Queen Maeve Trail

Knocknarea, Strandhill.
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The trail is a 6km loop reaching a height of 327m at Knocknarea’s summit. There are three access points to the trail, on the R292 Strandhill Rd., at Rathcarrick car park on the L3503 and at the Glen Rd. car park on the L3507. For ease of parking we suggest you begin at the Glen Rd. car park.

Follow the path from the car park up the hill to the cairn. The walk gets steeper from the kissing gate and continues up to the summit, the terrain is quite steep and rugged as you move closer to the summit. Continue around the cairn, DO NOT CLIMB THE CAIRN, and follow the red arrows to descend the mountain to the north-east through the forest. Care is advised when descending the wooden “bog bridge” as it may be slippery underfoot particularly following wet weather. At the end of the “bog bridge” the gravel path continues along the edge of the forest and around the northern face of the mountain finishing back at the car park.

  • Walk Category: Upland Walk
  • Walk Grade: Strenuous
  • Walking Terrain: Mountain Trail, Pathways
  • Waymarking: Red Arrows
  • Trailhead: Carparks
  • Dogs: Allowed on lead, not during lambing season February to April
  • Length: 6km
  • Ascent: 327m
  • Time: 2.5 – 3 Hours
  • Suggested Gear: Sturdy boots, fluids, snacks and mobile phone
  • Longitude: 54.25326
  • Latitude: -8.55774

Directions to Trailhead:

From Sligo Town follow the R292 towards Strandhill, after about 6.5km take the turn to your left at St. Anne’s Church (L3503). Follow this road for approximately 3km to a crossroads, take a right here (L3507, Glen Road) and continue for about 850m, turn right again and continue to the main carpark. Note after about 2.5km on L3503 you will pass the Rathcarrick carpark on your right. You may start your walk from here though it is advised that you continue to the larger main carpark. Also note that you can continue on the R292 for about 500m to the Strandhill entrance to the trail. There is limited on road parking here though on non-matchdays you should be able park at Sligo Rugby Club, just across the road from the trail entrance.

Please note, The cairn and its surrounds at the summit of Knocknarea constitute a sacred burial place to people in this area and should be treated with dignity and respect – PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB THE CAIRN.

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Knocknarea, Strandhill.

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