| Knocknarea | |
|---|---|
| Cnoc na Riabh | |
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 327 m (1,073 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 312 m (1,024 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 9.02 km (5.60 mi)  |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 54°15′32″N 8°34′29″W / 54.25889°N 8.57472°W |
| Geography | |
  Knocknarea | |
| OSI/OSNI grid | G626346 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 16, 25 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | limestone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Knocknarea (/nɒknəˈreɪ/; Irish: Cnoc na Riabh)[2] is a large prominent hill west of Sligo town in County Sligo, Ireland, with a height of 327 metres (1,073 ft). Knocknarea is visually striking as it has steep limestone cliffs and stands on the Cúil Irra peninsula overlooking the Atlantic coast. At the summit is one of Ireland's largest cairns, known as Queen Maeve's Cairn, which is believed to contain a Neolithic passage tomb.[1] In recent years there has been concern that the ancient cairn, a protected National Monument, is being damaged by climbers. There are also remains of several smaller tombs on the summit. Knocknarea overlooks the Carrowmore tombs and is thought to have been part of an ancient ritual landscape.
- ^ a b c MountainViews.ie
- ^ "Cnoc na Riabh". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 11 March 2020.