1. Mount Leinster to Myshall
1 point of interest
- Historical
Nine Stones
The NE-SW alignment of these small stones does not seem to have any astronomical significance and may be quite modern. The origin of these stones is the subject of several hypotheses: they are the burial place of nine chiefs, or nine shepherds, or even nine rebels killed in 1798. Whatever the reason for their existence, these stones are worth a visit for the spectacular panorama of their location.
Description
The stage is deliberately short to allow you to reach this isolated summit, to appreciate the landscape and to take it easy at the beginning of your pilgrimage. From the terminal car park of Mount Leinster, descend by the arrival road heading north :
- At the first crossroads, turn right at a garage but above all at the Nine Stones historic site with a line of stones. Follow the hillside road in an easterly direction, which then turns north after crossing the Burren Creek.
- At the junction with the Bunclody Road, turn left (Adelaide Memorial Church) up the road and over a small ridge to go down to Myshall. At the next junction, the main road turns left, continue straight on to Myshall (sign) and pass through three groups of houses.
- At the crossroads after the last houses, go down to the left and turn right at the next crossroads to reach Myshall Church which is at the entrance to the village.
- Departure : Mount Leinster (847m), County Carlow
- Arrival : Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Myshall, County Carlow
- Towns crossed : Carlow
Altimetric profile
Transport
The nearest railway stations to Mount Leinster are:
Muine Bheag (to the west)
Enniscorthy (East)
Bus lines allow to get as close as possible to:
Carlow (west)
Bunclody (East)
Access and parking
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