trail in Sligo, Ireland
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Queen Maeve’s cairn above Sligo Bay
Worth the wander
Climb through woodland and open mountain to a huge unopened passage-tomb cairn. Keep off the cairn itself and take in views over Strandhill, Benbulben and the Atlantic.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free
- Time and distance
- 6 km loop · 2-3 hours
- Parking
- Dedicated trail car park; alternative access from Strandhill is longer.
Find your way
Queen Maeve Trail, Rathcarrick, Strandhill, Co. Sligo