Maumturks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maumturks (Maamturks) |
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| Irish: Mhám Toirc; pass of the boar | |
Maumturk Mountains, looking southeastwards from the Inagh Valley, with Knocknahillion's distinctive "diagonal stripes" featuring centre.
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Binn idir an dá Log |
| Elevation | 702 m (2,303 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) North West to South East |
| Naming | |
| English translation | The pass of the boar |
| Language of name | Irish language |
| Geography | |
 Maumturks (Maamturks)
Location in Ireland
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| Location | Connemara, County Galway, Ireland |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Provinces of Ireland | Connacht |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Pale quartzites, grits, graphitic top |
| Climbing | |
| Normal route | "Maamturks Challenge" |
The Maumturks (also known as Maamturks) are a long mountain range in Connemara, a beautiful area in County Galway, western Ireland. The name comes from the Irish Sléibhte Mhám Toirc, which means "the mountain of the pass of the boar."
These mountains are made of tough, weathered rock called quartzite. They stretch out in a mostly straight line. The Maumturks sit across the Inagh Valley from another famous mountain range, the Twelve Bens. This valley is also part of the Western Way, a popular walking route.
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Exploring the Maumturks
Many people enjoy walking and hiking in the Maumturks. Walking the entire mountain range is considered one of the best long-distance hikes in Ireland. It's a challenging but rewarding adventure.
The Maamturks Challenge
Since 1975, the University College Galway Mountaineering Club has held an event called the "Maamturks Challenge." This challenge involves walking the entire 25-kilometer (about 15.5 miles) range in just one day! It's a tough test of endurance for experienced hikers.
Máméan: A Special Place
Near the middle of the Maumturks, in a deep valley, you'll find a special place called Irish: Máméan. This site is important for pilgrims, who are people who travel to a holy place. It is dedicated to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Tallest Peaks of the Maumturks
The Maumturks range has several high peaks. Here are some of the tallest mountains in the range:
| Rank | Mountain Peak | Elevation | English Name |
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| 1 | Binn idir an dá Log | 702 m (2,303 ft) | Benadolug‡ |
| 2 | Binn Bhriocáin | 667 m (2,188 ft) | Letterbreckaun |
| 3 | Binn Mhór | 661 m (2,169 ft) | Binn Mhor |
| 4 | Binn Chaonaigh | 633 m (2,077 ft) | Binn Chaonaigh |
| 5 | Mullach Glas | 622 m (2,041 ft) | Mullach Glas |
| 6 | An Meall Dubh | 618 m (2,028 ft) | Leenaun Hill |
| 7 | Binn Mhairg | 612 m (2,008 ft) | Binn Mhairg |
| 8 | Corcogemore | 609 m (1,998 ft) | Corcogemore |
| 9 | Cnoc na hUilleann | 607 m (1,991 ft) | Knocknahillion |
(‡) The English name "Benadolug" is rarely used. A more common but incorrect name sometimes used is "Barrslievenaroy." This is actually the name of a nearby area on the slopes of Binn idir an Dá Log.
Rock Climbing
While the Maumturks are not famous for rock climbing, there are some climbing routes in the Loch Mhám Ochóige area. These climbs range from easy to more difficult levels.
See also
In Spanish: Maumturks para niños
