Geokaun

Geokaun
an Geocán
The mountain (on the right) from Coonanaspig
Highest point
Elevation266 m (873 ft)[1]
Prominence266 m (873 ft)[1]
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates51°55′22″N 10°20′48″W / 51.9227°N 10.3466°W / 51.9227; -10.3466
Naming
Language of name
Irish
Geography
Geokaun is located in island of Ireland
Geokaun
Geokaun
Location within island of Ireland
LocationValentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridV386770

Geokaun Mountain (Irish: an Geocán) is the highest mountain on Valentia Island,[2] County Kerry.

Geography

On Geokaun's northern face the 180-metre (600 ft) Fogher Cliffs (Irish: an Fhoithir) meet the sea.

From the summit there are views of the Skellig Islands, Dingle Peninsula, the Blasket Islands, Beginish Island, Cahersiveen, Portmagee and MacGillycuddy's Reeks, including three of Ireland's six highest mountains: Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh and Caher.

Access

Portion of the view from the summit

The summit of Geokaun Mountain is privately owned, and a fee is required to access the mountain via the main track to the summit.

Situated along the main path up the mountain are 4 viewing areas with 36 information plaques on topics of social, environmental and historical interest in the area. These plaques include information on subjects such as:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Iveragh NW Area - GeokaunMountainViews.ie
  2. ^ Geokaun, Ireland, www.peakbagger.com

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