Slieve Gullion is a steep-sided mountain with a flat top and a height of 573 metres (1,880 ft). It is the eroded remains of a Paleocene volcanic complex. It is surrounded by a ring dike known as the Ring of Gullion, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Jan 2, 2024 · The Slieve Gullion walk is a looped trail stretches for 13.4 km (9.5 miles) and typically takes about four and a half hours to complete. With an ascent of 511 metres and occasional steep sections, paired with rocky and muddy sections, it’s a …

Jan 2, 2024 · Climb to the stony summit of Slieve Gullion, and you’ll soon see why this mountain is steeped in Irish myth and legend. The dramatic and inspiring views that draw your eyes out across southern Armagh, to Dublin Bay, even Wicklow on a good day, are simply out of this world.

Jan 31, 2025 · Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers the unmissable opportunity to experience tranquil woodland trails, stunning views across the Ring of Gullion, Mourne Mountains, Cooley Peninsula and Armagh Drumlins and offers top class facilities for walkers and families.

Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. Slieve Guillion Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and a Courtyard with coffee shop.

Slieve Gullion rising to 573m is the centrepiece of the volcanic landscape and is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) which recognises the importance of the geology and the upland heather moorland.

Slieve Gullion rising to 573m is the centrepiece of the volcanic landscape and is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) which recognises the importance of the geology and the upland heather moorland.

Slieve Gullion mountain is the county high point (CHP) for County Armagh in Northern Ireland. Slieve Gullion sits at an elevation of 573m.

Apr 1, 2022 · Slieve Gullion has a lovely mythological and neolithic history to it. At the summit of the mountain lies what’s known as the Southern Cairn. Famed as the highest passage tomb in Ireland, you can actually explore the passage tomb through an entrance at the side of the cairn.

Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers the unmissable opportunity to experience tranquil woodland trails, stunning views across the Ring of Gullion, Mourne Mountains, Cooley Peninsula and Armagh Drumlins with top class facilities for walkers and families.