Looking north-east from Doomore Cairn across Ballisodare Bay to Knocknarea and Benbulben.

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Doomore Cairn is situated in the Ox Mountains at an altitude of 272m a.s.l. overlooking Ballisodare Bay, Knocknarea and Benbulben. Aside from anything else, this monument is worth visiting for the magnificent panaromas it affords of the Sligo Mountains. Having said that, it's not too easy to get to. Parking at the picnic spot where the Coolaney road crosses the Ox Mts from Beltra, follow one of the paths west through the forestry plantations. There are many stone walls, enclosures, and cottages within the wood, which could date from a combination of several ages, and reminded me of the Aran Islands. Doomore Cairn looking south west. Knocknashee is visible on the right. From the woods, its a steep climb through rough bog and bracken. The cairn is located on the east side of the summit, and is composed of locally quarried stone. There is plenty of white quartz in the Ox Mountains, and several chunks remain on the cairn. There is a concrete Ordinance Survey pillar on the cairn, and a large mounded pile of stones on the west side. Large boulders and slabs on the side facing Knocknarea may indicate the presence of a chamber.

Looking south west from Doomore Cairn to Carrowkeel, Lough Arrow and Moytura.