Corrigasleggaun facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Corrigasleggaun
Carraig na Sliogán
Looking at summit from the glen of the Carrawaystick River
Highest point
Elevation	794 m (2,605 ft)
Prominence	49 m (161 ft)
Listing	Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam
Naming
English translation	rock of the shells or flat stones
Language of name	Irish
Geography
Corrigasleggaun Location in island of Ireland
Location	Wicklow, Ireland
Parent range	Wicklow Mountains
OSI/OSNI grid	T047910
Topo map	OSi Discovery 56
Geology
Mountain type	Aphyric granodiorite Bedrock

Corrigasleggaun (which means "Rock of the shells" in Irish) is a mountain in Ireland. It stands tall at 794 metres (about 2,605 feet). This makes it one of the highest peaks in the country.

Corrigasleggaun is located in the southwestern part of the Wicklow Mountains. This mountain range is famous for its beautiful scenery. Corrigasleggaun is also part of a larger group of mountains around Lugnaquilla. Lugnaquilla is the highest mountain in Wicklow, reaching 925 metres (about 3,035 feet).

Exploring Corrigasleggaun's Surroundings

Corrigasleggaun is surrounded by interesting natural features. It sits at the top of a valley called the glen of the Carrawaystick River. This river flows towards the east.

Kelly's Lough: A Scenic Lake

Near the summit of Corrigasleggaun, you'll find a beautiful lake called Kelly's Lough. This lake is in a bowl-shaped valley known as a corrie. It's a very scenic spot.

Carrawaystick Mountain and River Ow

At the base of the glen is Carrawaystick Mountain. Corrigasleggaun also lies next to an area called Lugnaquilla's South Prison. From here, the River Ow flows south. It eventually reaches the Aghavannagh Bridge.

Gallery

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  Kelly's Lough

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  View from summit to Carraystick River

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  Kelly's Lough, summit behind

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  Kelly's Lough, looking east