Knockalongy

About this place

Knockalongy (from Irish Cnoc na Loinge, meaning 'hill of the encampment') is a 544-metre (1,785 ft) Marilyn in County Sligo, Ireland. It is the highest of the Ox Mountains. The nearest village is Skreen. There are many megalithic tombs on the plain between Knockalongy and Sligo Bay to the north. There are also two small lakes at the foot of the mountain—Lough Aghree and Lough Minnaun.

Visitor Information

Elevation

544 m

Getting There & Parking

Knockalongy is located in County Sligo, roughly 134 km (2h drive) from Galway and 242 km (3h 35m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Knockalongy North-East Top (0.9 km away).