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Things To Do
Activities near Cabra Castle
No stay at Cabra Castle would be complete without a scenic round or two on our 9-hole golf course, or a lively game of tennis on our hard court. Fishing, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and archery are also available nearby. Our Front Office team will be happy to enquire on your behalf. Dun A Rí Forest Park nestles on Cabra Castle's doorstep and indeed, historically was part of the Castle lands, once owned by the Pratt family. The park is truly beautiful in each of the seasons with blazes of colour as the Rhododendrons bloom in Spring and Summer and stunning Autumn colours. There are plenty of walking trails to choose from, both short and long distance, boasting incrediable views to really help you relax.
Newgrange
The World Heritage Site of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth is approximately 45 minutes away, These ancient temple and passage tombs are over 5,000 years old, older than Stonehenge in England and the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. As this is such a popular tourist attraction, you should plan to get there early to avoid disappointment
Carlingford
The mediavel town of Carlingford is just over an hour's drive from the castle - a charming and scenic, lakeside town and heritage centre nestled below the Cooley Mountains. As well as its historic attractions, it offers an array of quality restaurants and some very attractive shops and galleries; as well as a water sports adventure centre.
Lough An Leagh Mountain
Nearby, Lough an Leagh Mountain is located between the towns of Bailieborough and Kingscourt. It offers 7km of walking trails and a picnic area, set against spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, up to 14 counties can be seen from the summit.
Drogheda
Drogheda is a bigger and busier historic town, with many medieval sites of interest, as well as a bustling commercial and shopping centre for the region (approx 45 minutes away).
Carrickmacross
The Castle is just four miles from the town of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, home to the world-famous Carrickmacross Lace and Patrick Kavanagh Centre. This literary resource centre hosts exhibits on local history and Kavanagh. It houses a 60-seater audio visual theatre and research library. An excellent choice for book clubs and poetry devotees, the centre also runs creative writing and other workshops.