Ben of Howth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben of Howth |
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| Beann Éadair | |
Ben of Howth Radio Mast
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Prominence | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
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| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| OSI/OSNI grid | O285376 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 50 |
The Ben of Howth ( HOHTH; Irish: Beann Éadair ) is a hilly area on Howth Head, adjacent to the 171 metre high Black Linn, the peninsula's highest point.
Geography
Lying approximately 1½ km to the south of Howth village, the nearest road is Windgate Road, from which a path leads west past Green Hallows quarry.
Two of Howth's other peaks are nearby, Shelmartin or Shielmartin which lies approximately 1 km to the west, and Dun Hill, 0.5 km to the north west.
Images for kids
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North-facing view
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Northwest facing view
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Ben of Howth, southwest facing view
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Ben of Howth, east view
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