The Muckish Cairn

The Muckish Cairn

Sommet de Muckish Mountain - rgmcfadden - cc

Visiter The Muckish Cairn.

Muckish Cairn is an archaeological relic dating back to the Neolithic period. Built at the top of Muckish Mountain in County Donegal, it is one of the rewards for any hiker who has climbed the mountain! A breathtaking view awaits you!

Visit Muckish Cairn

A prehistoric construction

Muckish Cairn is a stone mound erected in Neolithic times. Today, the building stands north of the summit of Muckish Mountain, in the form of a mound of white stone.

This imposing structure was once used as a prehistoric tomb, and for ceremonies in Celtic times.

Researchers believe that this stony mound was used by men to get closer to the sky. A better way to pay tribute to their beliefs…


The Muckish Cairn
Practical information

Adresse Adresse :
north of Glenveagh Park, on Muckish Mountain, Gortnaleck, (County Donegal) - Republic of Ireland

Coordonnées GPSGPS :
55.105373, -7.994209
TarifsRates :
  • free of charge
Horaires d'ouvertureOpening hours :

free access



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