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Knocknarea is a large prominent hill west of Sligo town in County Sligo, Ireland, with a height of 327 metres. Knocknarea is visually striking as it has steep limestone cliffs and stands on the Cúil Irra peninsula overlooking the Atlantic coast.
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Knocknarea, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland
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Knocknarea

Knocknarea South, Co. Sligo, Ireland
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Knocknarea is a large prominent hill west of Sligo town in County Sligo, Ireland, with a height of 327 metres. Knocknarea is visually striking as it has steep limestone cliffs and stands on the Cúil Irra peninsula overlooking the Atlantic coast.

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Knocknarea Cairn

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Knocknarea Cairn

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7y

I've done this walk a few times. However, this time a bit differently with the newly added path around the Sligo side of the mountain.

I recommend starting at the Sligo side car park and going up to the top and back down the Strandhill side through the forest. Then take the loop around back to the car park. This may be best for those, like me, who aren't very fit. I had my legs under me for the strenuous bit with loose rock and the loop is pretty easy on tired legs. Starting on Strandhill side, up and over, then around would be the same.

It took me about two hours with lots of stops for photos.

There is a nice little crepe and snack cart in the car park but not open...

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5y

KNOCKNAREA to samotna góra związana z irlandzką , zamierzchłą historią . Dzieje opisujące to miejsce sięgają aż do neolitu . Na istniejącym już wcześniej cmentarzysku , pośród wielu grobowców korytarzowych , wzniesiono ogromnym nakładem pracy , kamienny kopiec (The Cairn) przeznaczony dla pięknej i wojowniczej królowej prowincji Connaught o imieniu Maeve . Właśnie w znajdującym się tutaj kamiennym megalicie złożono a właściwie postawiono jej ciało (królowa została pochowana w pozycji pionowej z włócznią w dłoni , atrybutem jej walecznego usposobienia) Oprócz miejsca ostatecznego spoczynku w tym historycznym miejscu , waleczna i piękna królowa znalazła też swoje miejsce w irlandzkiej mitologii . The Cattle Raid of Cooley to wielki epos którego jest ona bohaterką wraz z innymi realnie żyjącymi a później zmitologizowanymi postaciami . Dziś aby dotrzeć na szczyt tej niesamowitej , dość wysokiej góry (320m) , można wybrać jedną z kilku dróg . Szlak południowo-wschodni wiedzie wygodnym traktem przez łąki i pastwiska , natomiast północno-zachodnie zbocze pozwala nam dotrzeć na szczyt drogą przez las , po wygodnych , drewnianych stopniach . Po około 1 godzinie docieramy na szczyt z którego roztacza się piękna panorama okolicy miasta Sligo , z charakterystyczną górą Ben Bulben , Ox Mountains , Lough Gill , aż po potężne klify Donegalu . Zainspirowany magią tajemniczej góry Knocknarea , pomyślałem , że odważna Królowa Maeve mogła jeszcze przed śmiercią wyrazić swoją wolę aby pochować ją "na stojąco" aby mogła trwać między Ziemią a Krainą Zmarłych , jak na wiecznej warcie , ze szczytu wypatrując zbliżających się do jej królestwa zagrożeń . Niczym nasi rodzimi , legendarni Śpiący Rycerze , mogła w porę ostrzec i obronić...

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5.0
3y

A strenuous walk. I parked the car in Sligo rugby football club (a honest box is kept). Ver well maintained trail, and the steps were stepper. Plenty of benches along the trail to take rest. The trail leads to Queen Maeve's cairn. An absolutely gorgeous 360° view from the summit. Spent nearly 4 hours. After walk went to Strandhill beach and enjoyed the rest of evening. Perfect for a day trip...

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I've done this walk a few times. However, this time a bit differently with the newly added path around the Sligo side of the mountain. I recommend starting at the Sligo side car park and going up to the top and back down the Strandhill side through the forest. Then take the loop around back to the car park. This may be best for those, like me, who aren't very fit. I had my legs under me for the strenuous bit with loose rock and the loop is pretty easy on tired legs. Starting on Strandhill side, up and over, then around would be the same. It took me about two hours with lots of stops for photos. There is a nice little crepe and snack cart in the car park but not open all the time.
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A strenuous walk. I parked the car in Sligo rugby football club (a honest box is kept). Ver well maintained trail, and the steps were stepper. Plenty of benches along the trail to take rest. The trail leads to Queen Maeve's cairn. An absolutely gorgeous 360° view from the summit. Spent nearly 4 hours. After walk went to Strandhill beach and enjoyed the rest of evening. Perfect for a day trip with family.
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I've done this walk a few times. However, this time a bit differently with the newly added path around the Sligo side of the mountain. I recommend starting at the Sligo side car park and going up to the top and back down the Strandhill side through the forest. Then take the loop around back to the car park. This may be best for those, like me, who aren't very fit. I had my legs under me for the strenuous bit with loose rock and the loop is pretty easy on tired legs. Starting on Strandhill side, up and over, then around would be the same. It took me about two hours with lots of stops for photos. There is a nice little crepe and snack cart in the car park but not open all the time.
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A strenuous walk. I parked the car in Sligo rugby football club (a honest box is kept). Ver well maintained trail, and the steps were stepper. Plenty of benches along the trail to take rest. The trail leads to Queen Maeve's cairn. An absolutely gorgeous 360° view from the summit. Spent nearly 4 hours. After walk went to Strandhill beach and enjoyed the rest of evening. Perfect for a day trip with family.
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