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Things to do in Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Crossmaglen, United Kingdom including Annaghmare Court Tomb, Ring of Gullion, Moyry Castle, Bernish Viewpoint, St Patricks Church.
1. Annaghmare Court Tomb
2. Ring of Gullion
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
The Ring of Gullion is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to the very popular Slieve Gullion Forest Park, as well as Derrymore Estate and Camlough Lake. The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a unique geological landform, unparalleled elsewhere in Ireland or the UK and was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. It was voted onto the ‘Top 100 Geosites of UK & Ireland’. The ring of low, rugged hills forms a ‘rampart’ around the heather-clad Slieve Gullion mountain. Rich semi-wild habitats of heath, bog and woodland contrast with the neatly patterned fields and ladder farms. The AONB straddles the Northern Ireland border with the Republic of Ireland in south Armagh. The AONB shares many landscape characteristics with the adjacent Cooley peninsula in County Louth. Slieve Gullion’s mysterious reputation arises from its associations with legends and the wider area’s rich archaeological heritage. It was along these roads and fields, and over these hills and mountains, that Cúchulainn and the Red Branch Knights, the O’Neills and the O’Hanlons roamed, battled and died. You can read some of these stories about Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Cúchulainn and the Cailleach Beara in the Living History Section, but better still Experience Gullion at one of the many local pubs and storytelling houses or visit the Giant’s Lair at Slieve Gullion. The Ring of Gullion is alive with history, awash in scenic beauty and bursting with culture. You can Experience Gullion’s rich geology, biodiversity and archaeology very easily. Browse the Ring of Gullion site, and plan your trip; you can Experience Gullion with our self guided Audio Tours or you can choose a guide from our tour guides page to bring Gullion to life with their local knowledge. You can also use our Interactive Map to Experience Gullion before heading out. There are lots of ways to Experience Gullion and Get Involved through volunteering, events, training or simply taking a stroll along one of our many tranquil walkways. So get out there and experience all that the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer.
3. Moyry Castle
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 877sineads
Moyry Castle, built in 1601 by Lord Mountjoy, in the parish of Dromintee, South Armagh, 6 miles from Dundalk & 9 miles from Newry in the Ring of Gullion (AONB). It was built to oversee/secure the Gap of the North (by the Elizabethan English) which is the ancient entrance to the province of Ulster through which the Dublin/Belfast railway line now travels. It commands stunning views of the area and is one of many historical sites which makes this part of Armagh well worth a visit to include, the Killnassagart Stone which is the oldest monastic site in Ireland, Sliabh Gullion, an ancient and mythical mountain which features in many of Irelands mythoglical tales, Cu Chuliann, Fionn McCool, the Cailleach Beara. Killeavy Old Church and grave yard, the pretty village of Forkhill and Larkin's pub and so much more. The area is the home of many peots and writers such as Michael J Murphy who's work recorded the tradition of handing down stories and history orally. This area also features amazing walks and trails and is the only ring dyke in Europe and so is a area of significant geological importance. Coupled with the areas geological proximity to the coastal region of the Cooley peninsula & Carlingford and with a ferry link (Greenore) across Carlingford Lough to South Down and the stunning Mourne Mountains - the entire area is well worth a visit and holds something for every visitor.
4. Bernish Viewpoint
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
