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Knocknarea – A serene beach with gentle waves and green hills📷 Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
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Knocknarea

Strandhill, Ireland

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A flat-topped hill crowned by a vast unopened cairn said to be the grave of Queen Maeve. The path up takes about 45 minutes.

Nearest town
Strandhill, Ireland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
54.2585, -8.5745
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Strandhill Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    3 km from Knocknarea
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  • Rosses Point Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    5 km from Knocknarea
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  • Common ShoreMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Knocknarea · 2 pitches
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All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Knocknarea?

Knocknarea is in Strandhill, Ireland, at GPS 54.2585, -8.5745. It is about 7 km from Sligo.

Can you camp near Knocknarea?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Strandhill Caravan & Camping Park, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Knocknarea?

Knocknarea is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sligo: Yeats Country and ancient tombs.

What is there to see near Knocknarea?

Places worth a stop nearby: Carrowmore (4 km), Drumcliff churchyard (9 km), Glencar Waterfall (16 km) and Slieve League cliffs (42 km).

When is the best time to visit Knocknarea?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)