Cooley Mountains

#943 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Cooley Mountains are on the Cooley Peninsula in northeast County Louth in Ireland. They consist of two ridges running northwest to southeast, separated by the valley of Glenmore with the Big River running through it. ()

Maximum elevation: 1929 ftCoordinates: 54°3'12"N, 6°16'30"W

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

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

4.7 miSW
Horse track, Dog track, Sport
Dundalk Stadium, Dundalk
121 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.
3.3 miE
Sailing, Park, Marina
Carlingford Lough, Carlingford
86 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.
3.6 miE
Shopping, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
King John's Castle, Carlingford
93 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
163 min walk • Golf
3.7 miE
Forts and castles
The Mint, Carlingford
95 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
158 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.8 miE
Sport complex, Monastery
Carlingford Abbey, Carlingford
96 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.
3.2 miW
Archaeological site
Proleek Dolmen, Dundalk
81 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
155 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.
2.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slieve Foy
64 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.
3.7 miE
Forts and castles
Fathom Castle, Carlingford
95 min walk • Fathom Castle, also known as Feedom Castle, was a castle in Fathom County Armagh near Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Cooley Mountains

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