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OSM map layer · LineString
54.26, -8.57 · rel 6530223
54.26, -8.57 · rel 6530223
Knocknarea trail
2,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sligo · 54.26°N ·
8.57°W
2,5km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× ruins
1× summit
Ceremonial rock
ruins ·
on the route
2,5 km
100%
Ceremonial rock
ruins ·
on the route
2,5 km
100%
Passage tomb
ruins ·
on the route
2,5 km
100%
Knocknarea
summit ·
30 m off route
2,5 km
100%
Passage tomb
ruins ·
60 m off route
2,5 km
100%
Passage tomb
ruins ·
89 m off route
2,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Knocknarea trail is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Knocknarea trail takes approximately 38 min to complete.
No, Knocknarea trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Knocknarea trail starts near coordinates 54.2531, -8.558.
Knocknarea trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.