Clermont Carn

About this place

Clermont Carn (Irish: Carnán Mhaighréid Náir, meaning 'cairn of noble Margaret'), also known as Black Mountain, is a mountain that rises to 510 metres (1,670 ft) in the Cooley Mountains of County Louth, Ireland. It is at the border with Northern Ireland, and is also the location of the Clermont Carn transmission site. The mountain's name refers to an ancient burial cairn on its summit, and to Lord Clermont of Ravensdale.

Visitor Information

Elevation

510 m

Getting There & Parking

Clermont Carn is located in County Louth, roughly 81 km (1h 10m drive) from Belfast and 104 km (1h 30m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Clermont Carn NE Top (0.9 km away).