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Croghan Hill
What it’s all about
About
Croghan Hill is the remains of an extinct volcano rising from the Bog of Allen, offering extensive views across the midlands. Though only 232 m high, the hill commands sweeping panoramas of surrounding counties and landscapes. The summit mound is believed to be a Bronze Age burial site. The area also has strong links with Saint Brigid of Kildare, who is traditionally said to have been born nearby.
The Old Croghan Man is another fascinating connection to Croghan Hill. Old Croghan Man is a well-preserved body of an Iron Age man which was found in June 2003. He is believed to have died between 362 BC and 175 BC, making his body over 2,000 years old! Evidence suggests the man was in his early 20s when he was killed. Today, the remains are on display in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin.
Things to Know
Useful Information
Start/Finish Point: Croghan Community Centre, Format: Loop, Grade: Moderate
- Distance: 1.8 km hill walk with elevated views across the Midlands
- Summit mound believed to be a Bronze Age burial site with early Christian associations
- Strong local heritage links to St Brigid and Bishop MacCaille
- Adjacent to the site where the Old Croghan man was discovered
Croghan Hill
The Croghan Hill Loop Walk begins at Croghan in east County Offaly, rising prominently from the Bog of Allen between Edenderry and Rhode.
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