Knocknarea Mountain, Sligo

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Knocknarea Mountain (address: Ash Lane) is a place located in Sligo (Sligo county) and belongs to the category of universities and schools.

It is situated at an altitude of 10 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 54°16'45"N latitude and 8°27'56"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Knocknarea Mountain is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Sligo Institute of Technology (bus, 8 min walk), Sligo Mac Diarmada (train, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Institute of Technology (universities and schools, 3 min walk), The Model (museum, 11 min walk), The Model (museum, 11 min walk).

Coordinates: 54°16'45"N, 8°27'56"W

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Ash LaneSligo Ireland

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Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo County Museum.

0.6 miS
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
16 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...
0.8 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
22 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...
0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Hawk's Well Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural arts and entertainment. This intimate venue, with a seating capacity that brings audiences up close to the performances, has been a central part of Sligo's cultural landscape...
0.5 miSW
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
14 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.
0.8 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
21 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
11 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art gallery
The Model, Sligo
11 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.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Cranmore, Sligo
25 min walk • Cranmore is a large local authority housing development in Sligo, it is situated on the eastern side of Sligo town. It is the largest housing estate in the west of Ireland with 511 houses, it was built in five phases from the early seventies to 1985.
0.5 miN
Town
Rathbraughan
12 min walk • Rathbraughan is a townland in County Sligo, Ireland just north of Sligo Town. It gives its name to Rathbraughan Line, the main road through the area, and to Rathbraughan Park, a housing estate on the northern edge of Sligo Town which was built in the 1980s.
~580 ftSE
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology, Sligo
3 min walk • Institute of Technology Sligo was a state-funded third-level educational institution situated in the town of Sligo, Ireland. In April 2022, it was formally dissolved, and its functions became part of Atlantic Technological University. The institute has three faculties and nine departments.
0.6 miSW
Memorial
Ambrosio and Bernado O'Higgins, Sligo
16 min walk • Ambrosio Bernardo O'Higgins y O'Higgins, 1st Marquess of Osorno born Ambrose Bernard O'Higgins, was an Irish-Spanish colonial administrator and a member of the O'Higgins family. He served the Spanish Empire as captain general of Chile and viceroy of Peru. Chilean independence leader Bernardo O'Higgins was his son.

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Which popular attractions are close to Knocknarea Mountain?

Nearby attractions include Institute of Technology, Sligo (3 min walk), The Model, Sligo (11 min walk), The Model, Sligo (11 min walk), Sligo County Museum, Sligo (14 min walk).

How to get to Knocknarea Mountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knocknarea Mountain:

Bus

Sligo Institute of Technology • Lines: 23 (8 min walk)
Sligo IT • Lines: 566 (9 min walk)

Train

Sligo Mac Diarmada (21 min walk)