The Foxes Rock

About The Foxes Rock

Rising above the medieval town of Carlingford, this rugged outlier of the Cooley Mountains offers a surprisingly wild character for its modest height. Marked by distinctive rocky outcrops and weathered heather, the summit provides a strategic vantage point overlooking the deep waters of Carlingford Lough and the granite peaks of the Mournes.

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• •The name is a direct translation of the Irish 'Carraig na Sionnach', likely referencing the foxes that find shelter among the many rocky crevices and scree slopes of the Cooley range.
• •Though lower than its neighbour Slieve Foye, the summit offers one of the best perspectives on the narrow entrance to Carlingford Lough and the ruins of Greencastle on the northern shore.
• •The hill sits within a landscape central to the 'Táin Bó Cúailnge' (Cattle Raid of Cooley), the ancient Irish epic detailing the exploits of Cú Chulainn and the quest for the Brown Bull of Cooley.
• •While the name promises wildlife, you are far more likely to encounter the local hill sheep, who have developed a professional indifference to the dramatic coastal views.