Dartry Mountains

#785 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Dartry Mountains are a mountain range in the north west of Ireland, in the north of counties Sligo and Leitrim. They lie between Lough Melvin, Lough Gill and Lough MacNean. The highest point is Truskmore at 647 metres. Other notable mountains include Benbulbin at 526 metres, Benwiskin at 514 metres, and Tievebaun at 611 metres. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 2123 ftCoordinates: 54°19'60"N, 8°25'0"W

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SligoIreland

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Dartry Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Glencar Lough, Truskmore.

4.8 miSW
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
123 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Sligo, Ireland, lies Sligo Abbey, a monastic site steeped in history and spirituality. This Dominican friary, founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich ecclesiastical heritage and offers...
5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
129 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and history. This impressive church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a pivotal landmark in the city, serving both as a place of worship and a testament...
1.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Glencar Lough
33 min walk • Glencar Lough, locally known as Glencar Lake, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It covers an area of 1.15 square kilometres and lies mostly in County Leitrim with a smaller part in County Sligo.
3.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Truskmore
86 min walk • Truskmore is a 647 m mountain on the border of County Sligo and County Leitrim in Ireland. It is the highest peak of the Dartry Mountains and the highest in Sligo.
4.8 miSW
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
122 min walk • Sligo County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Sligo. The museum is housed in a former manse on Stephen Street, Sligo town.
5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
128 min walk • St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo or more properly the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo but also known as Sligo Cathedral is one of two cathedral churches in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.
4.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
116 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
3.1 miNW
Lush mountain peak with hiking trails
Benbulbin, Drumcliff
78 min walk • Benbulbin, sometimes spelled Ben Bulben or Benbulben, is a large flat-topped rock formation in County Sligo, Ireland. It is part of the Dartry Mountains, in an area sometimes called "Yeats Country".
3.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Truskmore SE Cairn
87 min walk • Truskmore South-East Cairn is the highest point in Leitrim at 631 m above sea level. It is part of Truskmore mountain and is located approximately 0.45 km southeast of the mountain's summit, which is 16 m higher and located in County Sligo.
3.2 miW
54°19'34"N • 8°29'38"W
Drumcliffe Church, Drumcliff
81 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Gortarowey Forest Recreation Area, Drumcliff
100 min walk • Gortarowey Forest Recreation Area is a forest park and recreation area at the foot of Ben Bulben near Drumcliffe in County Sligo, Ireland.