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Slieve Gullion North Cairn

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📷 Rossographer · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.12912, -6.43856

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Stonechat, Meadow Pipit, Wheatear +39 more · last seen 2022; Birds — Stonechat, Meadow Pipit, Wheatear +39 more · last seen 2022

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marsh Bryum, Fountain Apple-moss, Greasewort +20 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Marsh Bryum, Fountain Apple-moss, Greasewort +20 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Fox Moth +36 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Fox Moth +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ring of Gullion WayWalking route53 km
Named routeLength 53 kmRound tripRegional walking route
The Poets' Trail - Forkhill RouteWalking route17 km
Named routeLength 17 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Ring of Gullion Way - Section 3Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Giant's LairWalking route

A woodland walk exploring Hawthorn Hill Nature Reserve within Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Also known as the 'Annahaia Route'.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel LoopWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel LoopCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
The Poets' Trail - Forkhill RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J0221 : Slieve Gullion, North Cairn

📷 Rossographer · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J0221 : Slieve Gullion, North Cairn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bog Road Amenity AreaUrban park5 km→🌱Slieve Gullion Forest ParkUrban park1.4 km→🐄Meigh Farm ShopVisitor farm3.3 km→✦Slieve Gullion South CairnHistoric site900 m→🐄Killeavy Castle Farm StoreVisitor farm2.1 km→✦Clonlum North CairnHistoric site2.4 km→

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