Clermont Carn

#231 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Clermont Carn, also known as Black Mountain, is a mountain that rises to 510 metres in the Cooley Mountains of County Louth, Republic of Ireland. It is at the border with Northern Ireland. There is a 2RN transmission site on its summit. The mountain's name refers to an ancient burial cairn on its summit, and to Lord Clermont of Ravensdale. ()

Elevation: 1673 ftProminence: 1024 ftCoordinates: 54°4'45"N, 6°19'17"W

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Clermont Carn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dundalk Stadium, Carlingford Lough, King John's Castle, Joe Frawley Golf.

4.6 miSW
Horse track, Dog track, Sport
Dundalk Stadium, Dundalk
117 min walk • Dundalk Stadium stands as a premier sporting venue located in the bustling city of Dundalk, Ireland. This modern facility is celebrated for its unique dual-purpose design, accommodating both greyhound racing and horse racing, making it the first of its kind in Europe.
5.5 miE
Sailing, Park, Marina
Carlingford Lough, Carlingford
142 min walk • Carlingford Lough is a glacial fjord or sea inlet in northeastern Ireland, forming part of the border between Northern Ireland to the north and the Republic of Ireland to the south.
6 miSE
Shopping, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
King John's Castle, Carlingford
153 min walk • King John's Castle, also known as Carlingford Castle, is an enclosure castle and National Monument located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland.
6.4 miSW
53°59'59"N • 6°24'11"W
Joe Frawley Golf, Dundalk
164 min walk • Golf
6.1 miSE
Forts and castles
The Mint, Carlingford
156 min walk • The Mint is a fortified house and National Monument located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland.
6.2 miSW
54°0'4"N • 6°23'56"W
Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk
160 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
6.2 miSE
Sport complex, Monastery
Carlingford Abbey, Carlingford
158 min walk • Carlingford Abbey, also called Carlingford Friary or Carlingford Priory, is a medieval Dominican abbey and National Monument located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland.
3.1 miS
Archaeological site
Proleek Dolmen, Dundalk
80 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of County Louth, the Proleek Dolmen stands as a captivating testament to Ireland's ancient past. This archaeological site, located near the city of Dundalk, is a remarkable example of a megalithic portal tomb, dating back to the...
6.1 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk
156 min walk • The Church of St. Patrick, also named St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, is a large Roman Catholic church located in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It is built in the Gothic style, and was designed by the architect Thomas Duff.
4.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slieve Foy
126 min walk • Slieve Foy or Slieve Foye is a mountain on the Cooley Peninsula in Louth, Ireland. It rises to 589 metres, making it the highest of the Cooley Mountains and the highest in Louth.
6.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Fathom Castle, Carlingford
156 min walk • Fathom Castle, also known as Feedom Castle, was a castle in Fathom County Armagh near Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland.