Question 1

Is the Seefin Passage Tomb difficult to access?

Accepted Answer

The ascent is moderate to hard, considering that it is short, steep and uphill without remorse and on rough and at times boggy ground. It needs a sufficient level of fitness and hiking equipment.

Question 2

How old is the Seefin Passage Tomb?

Accepted Answer

Seefin Passage Tomb is a Neolithic structure dating back to 3300 BC and hence more than 5000 years old. It is even older than the Egyptian pyramids or Stonehenge.

Question 3

Is it possible to walk directly to the tomb from the trailhead of Seefin Mountain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ascent is a straight walk (usually in circular form) which starts at the trailhead at Kippure Bridge or some other lay-by. It is a gradual ascending to the tomb that is situated at the peak.

Question 4

Are there other passage tombs in Wicklow?

Accepted Answer

The Seefin Passage Tomb belongs to a larger system of Neolithic hilltop passage tombs in the Dublin and Wicklow area. There are some other cairns found on the adjoining Seefingan and Seahan summits

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