Cnoc na Toinne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cnoc na Toinne |
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Devil's Ladder col as seen from Carrauntoohil, with the summit ridge to Cnoc na Toinne behind
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Prominence | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
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 Cnoc na Toinne
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Kerry, Ireland |
| Parent range | MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
| OSI/OSNI grid | V811834 |
| Topo map | OSI Discovery 78 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Well-bedded grey sandstone, (Lough Acoose Sandstone Formation) |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Devil's Ladder (via Hag's Glen) |
Cnoc na Toinne is an Irish mountain. Its name means "hill of the wave" in the Irish language. It stands at 845 meters (about 2,772 feet) tall. This makes it one of the highest peaks in Ireland. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range. You can find it in County Kerry, Ireland.
Cnoc na Toinne is located between two parts of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks. It sits just above a famous spot called the Devil's Ladder. This ladder is a very popular path. Many people use it to climb Carrauntoohil, which is Ireland's highest mountain.
Exploring Cnoc na Toinne
Cnoc na Toinne is often seen by hikers. It forms a low point (called a col) with Carrauntoohil. Most people pass through this col when they climb Ireland's tallest mountain.
The most common way to reach this col is from Hag's Glen. You start near Cronin's Yard. From there, you climb a rocky path known as the Devil's Ladder. This path can be quite loose and challenging.
Alternative Paths
Because the Devil's Ladder path has worn down, hikers now use another route. This is called the Zig-Zag path. It is on the northern side of Cnoc na Toinne. This path is also known as Bóthar na Gíge. It offers an easier way up. This route also brings walkers closer to the actual top of Cnoc na Toinne.
Mountain Connections
Cnoc na Toinne is important because it separates the two main sections of the MacGillycuddy Reeks. These are the Coomloughra Reeks and the Eastern Reeks. Each section has many high peaks.
A ridge goes from the top of the Devil's Ladder up to Cnoc na Toinne. From there, it continues to Cnoc an Chuillinn, which is 958 meters (about 3,143 feet) tall. This ridge then stretches further northeast. It connects several other major peaks. These peaks are joined by a high, sharp ridge. The ridge ends at Cruach Mhór, which is 932 meters (about 3,058 feet) high.
Cnoc na Toinne is recognized on several mountain lists. It is the 798th-highest mountain in Britain and Ireland on the Simm list. Its height and prominence (how much it rises above its surroundings) qualify it for other lists too. These include the Arderin and Hewitt classifications.
