Loughcrew

#328 among destinations in Ireland

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Loughcrew or Lough Crew is an area of historical importance near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. It is home to a group of ancient tombs from the 4th millennium BC, some decorated with rare megalithic art, which sit on top of a range of hills. The hills and tombs are together known as Slieve na Calliagh and are the highest point in Meath. It is one of the four main passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland and is a protected National Monument. The area is also home to the Loughcrew Estate, from which it is named. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°44'36"N, 7°8'3"W

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Loughcrew – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fore Abbey, Lough Lene, Slieve na Calliagh, Lough Bane.

5.6 miSW
Historical place, Monastery
Fore Abbey, Fore
143 min walk • Fore Abbey is the ruin of a Benedictine Abbey, situated to the north of Lough Lene in County Westmeath, near Fore village. The abbey was founded by Saint Feichin in 630 CE and functioned for over 900 years.
6.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Lene, Fore
172 min walk • Lough Lene is a lake situated in north County Westmeath, Ireland, between the villages of Castlepollard, Collinstown and Fore. It possesses a rich and varied history.
0.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slieve na Calliagh
24 min walk • Slieve na Calliagh are a range of hills and ancient burial site near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. The summit is 276 metres, the highest point in the county.
4.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Bane, Fore
105 min walk • Lough Bane is a lake on the border of County Meath and County Westmeath in Ireland. The county border runs east–west through the centre of the lake. Lough Bane forms part of the Lough Bane and Lough Glass Special Area of Conservation. The lake is the largest of three lakes in the SAC, the others being Lough Glass and Lough Glass North.
5.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Ramor
140 min walk • Lough Ramor is a large natural lake of 741 hectares situated near Virginia, County Cavan. From early records Vita Tripartita identified as being in the territory of Cenal Muinreamhair.
5.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hill of Ben, Fore
137 min walk • Situated between Lough Glore and Lough Lene, and Lough Ban, Ireland, the Hill of Ben dominates the valley where Fore abbey was built by De Lacy of the Lord of Meath family for the French Benedictine monks.
1.7 miN
Town
Oldcastle
44 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is Loughcrew Cairns, a collection of ancient passage tombs that date back over 5,000 years. Visitors can explore these fascinating ancient structures and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from the hill on which...