The Highest Mountain In Ireland. Also sometimes known as corrán tuathail the mountain soars to 3 407 feet 1 038 meters. Those planning a visit here can look forward to a variety of routes here s a guide to each route with dramatic summits stunning cliffs picturesque lakes and lush forests.
It is on the iveragh peninsula in county kerry close to the centre of ireland s highest mountain range macgillycuddy s reeks. Corrán tuathail ˌkɔɾˠaːn ˠ ˈt ˠuəhəlʲ meaning tuathal s sickle is the highest mountain on the island of ireland at 1 038 6 metres 3 407 feet 6 inches. The star of the macgillycuddy s reeks carrauntoohil is the highest peak in the highest mountain range in ireland making it the tallest mountain in ireland.
The highest of the mourne mountains it is near the town of newcastle on the eastern coast of county down overlooking the irish sea.
I m not usually one to climb a mountain because it s the highest or most difficult or most famous. Found in county kerry carrauntoohil is made of sandstone and has steep ridges that can be. From the top of purple mountain you will be treated to views of the gap of dunloe to the west and the lakes of. The highest of the mourne mountains it is near the town of newcastle on the eastern coast of county down overlooking the irish sea.