List of mountains and hills of County Dublin facts for kids
County Dublin is a part of Ireland, located on the country's east coast. While it's famous for its capital city, Dublin, it also has many interesting natural features. Among these are its mountains and hills, which offer great views and places to explore.
For example, the website PeakVisor stated in February 2024 that there are 41 mountains or hills in County Dublin. Another group, the Database of British and Irish Hills, listed 16 mountains and hills for the county in the same month.
Mountains and Hills of Dublin
County Dublin is home to a variety of mountains and hills. These natural landmarks are popular spots for hiking and enjoying the outdoors. They also play an important role in the landscape of the county.
List of Mountains and Hills
Here is a list of some of the mountains and hills found in County Dublin:
- Athgoe Hill
- Ballybetagh Hill
- Ballybrack Hill
- Ballycorus
- Ballymorefinn Hill
- Barnaslingan
- Ben of Howth
- Black Hill
- Carrickgollogan
- Corrig Mountain
- Cruagh Mountain
- Dalkey Hill
- Glassamucky Mountain
- Glendoo Mountain
- Great Sugar Loaf
- Holtrass Hill
- Killakee Mountain
- Killegar
- Killiney Hill
- Kilmashogue
- Kippure
- Knockananiller Hill
- Knockandinny (also called Crockaunadreenagh)
- Knockanvinidee
- Knocknagun
- Little Sugar Loaf
- Lugg
- Lugmore
- Montpelier Hill
- Mountseskin
- Naul Hills (Its highest point is Knockbrack)
- Newtown Hill
- Piperstown
- Prince William's Seat
- Saggart Hill (also called Slieve Thoul)
- Seahan
- Seefin
- Seefingan
- Shamrogue Hill
- Shielmartin Hill
- Slievenabawnoge
- Tallaght Hill (Knockannavea)
- Three Rock Mountain
- Tibradden Mountain
- Two Rock Mountain
- Verschoyle's Hill
The Database of British and Irish Hills also includes Knockbane. This is the highest point on Lambay Island. Its elevation and how much it stands out from the land around it (called topographic prominence) are both about 146 meters (479 feet).
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