Lough Crewe Forest
Lough Crewe Forest is a forest in County Meath, Leinster. Lough Crewe Forest is situated nearby to the locality Patrickstown, as well as near Knockrath.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Loughcrew and Slieve na Calliagh.
Loughcrew
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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. Loughcrew is situated 3 km west of Lough Crewe Forest.
Slieve na Calliagh
Peak
Photo: Bill Griffiths, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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. Slieve na Calliagh is situated 3 km west of Lough Crewe Forest.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Crossakiel and Drumone.
Crossakiel
Village
Crossakiel or Crossakeel is a village in County Meath, Ireland. It is situated in the north-west of the county, at the junction of the R154 and the L2801, approximately 13 km south of Oldcastle and 12 km north of Athboy. Crossakiel is situated 5 km southeast of Lough Crewe Forest.
Drumone
Locality
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Drumone is a small village and townland in western County Meath, Ireland. Drumone townland is within the civil parish of Moylagh, County Meath. The local Catholic church is dedicated to St. Drumone is situated 7 km southwest of Lough Crewe Forest.
Oldcastle
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Oldcastle is a town in County Meath in central Ireland, with a population in 2022 of 1400. The reason to visit is the collection of prehistoric tombs at Loughcrew Cairns, which are as fine as those at better-known Newgrange but even older, and without the tourist hordes.
Lough Crewe Forest
- Type: Forest
- Location: County Meath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.74945° or 53° 44′ 58″ northLongitude
-7.0669° or 7° 4′ 1″ westElevation
200 metres (656 feet)Open location code
9C5JPWXM+Q6GeoNames ID
9866598
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Patrickstown and Knockrath.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Virginia Road and Loughcrew Megalithic Tomb Cemetery.
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