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Trail · County Sligo

Knocknashee Trail

1.2 km1 hr 30 minChallengingOut and Back120 m climbNo dogs
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This trail is linear in nature and provides access to the open plateau at the summit of Knocknashee. The short steep path affords panoramic views of the Connacht plains, the Ox Mountains, Benbulben and Knocknarea. Knocknashee is rich in megalithic history and holds a central role in Irish folklore.

Distance and time are given for walking to the end of this trail and back to the trailhead

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Outdoors in County Sligo this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo

From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00

Heavy spells of rain. 

Be aware of potential impacts:

  • Difficult travelling conditions
  • Localised flooding possible

Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings

  1. Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showersWeather warning in force
  2. Sat, 10 Oct11° / 6°Light rainGood day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors

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