Slieve Gullion from the forest park
To the highest passage tomb in Ireland, on the summit of a mountain ringed by an ancient volcanic dyke.
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 170 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 573 m
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About this walk
Slieve Gullion from the forest park is a moderate 3 km out-and-back walk with 170 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Slieve Gullion Forest Park, upper car park (grid reference SB 109 777). It climbs Slieve Gullion (573 m), a Marilyn.
Slieve Gullion rises in the centre of the Ring of Gullion, a circle of hills formed by an ancient volcano. From the upper car park on the forest park's scenic drive, a steep path climbs to the south cairn, a Neolithic passage tomb that's the highest surviving in Ireland.
The route crosses the summit past the Calliagh Berra's Lough, linked in legend with Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Route
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1
Up the hill
Climb the steep path from the upper car park.
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2
The summit
Climb the steep path to the south cairn and cross the summit. Return the same way.
Summit
Slieve Gullion
573 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Slieve Gullion from the forest park take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3 km route, which has 170 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Slieve Gullion Forest Park, upper car park (grid reference SB 109 777). Upper car park on the forest park's scenic drive (the drive has seasonal opening hours).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A short, steep, rocky path to the summit.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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