Broaghnabinnia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Broaghnabinnia |
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| Bruach na Binne | |
Bridia Valley, with Broaghnabinnia on the left
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 745 m (2,444 ft) |
| Prominence | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Verge of the peak |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
 Broaghnabinnia
Location in Ireland
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| Parent range | Dunkerron Mountains (Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula) |
| OSI/OSNI grid | V801814 |
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| Easiest route | scrambling |
Broaghnabinnia (pronounced Bro-ah-na-BIN-ee-a) is a cool mountain in County Kerry, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish language, meaning "verge of the peak." It's part of the Dunkerron Mountains, which are a group of mountains on the Iveragh Peninsula.
About Broaghnabinnia
Broaghnabinnia is a mountain in the beautiful County Kerry, Ireland. It's part of the Dunkerron Mountains, which are found on the Iveragh Peninsula. This mountain stands tall at 745 meters (about 2,444 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the highest mountains in Ireland, ranking as the 80th tallest summit! It sits northeast of Stumpa Dúloigh, which is the highest mountain in the Dunkerron range.
Reaching the Top
Getting to the top of Broaghnabinnia is an exciting adventure! The paths to the summit are quite steep on all sides. To reach the very top, you'll need to do some "scrambling." Scrambling means you'll use both your hands and feet to climb up rocky parts, a bit like rock climbing but usually not as difficult or needing special gear. It's a fun challenge for experienced hikers!
Images for kids
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View of Broaghnabinnia from Stumpa Dúloigh
