Knocknashee Trail

Hiking Challenging

County

Sligo

Distance

1.2 km

Duration

1.5 hours

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Ascent

120 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Car park om L8402 in Carrownaworan townland
  • Public transport · Regular bus service to Tubbercurry and along N17 3.5 km from trailhead
  • No dogs

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.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

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Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Peaks

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland.

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