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The Wicklow Mountains in Ireland are home to many beautiful peaks. This article will tell you about the major mountain peaks in this area. A "major peak" here means a mountain that stands at least 300 meters (about 984 feet) tall. The height of a mountain is measured from sea level, which is like the average level of the ocean.

Exploring the Wicklow Mountains' Tallest Peaks

The Wicklow Mountains are a popular spot for hiking and exploring in Ireland. They stretch across County Wicklow and parts of Dublin, offering stunning views and exciting trails. Many of these mountains are quite tall, and we'll look at some of the highest ones.

What Makes a Mountain Peak "Major"?

When we talk about a "major mountain peak" in the Wicklow Mountains, we mean any mountain that reaches a height of 300 meters (or 984 feet) or more above sea level. This helps us focus on the more significant mountains in the range. The height, or elevation, is measured from a special average sea level point.

The Top 10 Highest Mountains in Wicklow

Here are the ten tallest mountains in the Wicklow Mountains, listed from highest to lowest. These are the giants of the range, offering incredible views for those who climb them.

* Height: 925 meters (3,035 feet) * Lugnaquilla is the highest mountain in the Wicklow Mountains and the 13th highest in all of Ireland!

* Height: 849 meters (2,785 feet)

* Height: 817 meters (2,680 feet)

* Height: 800 meters (2,625 feet)

* Height: 794 meters (2,605 feet)

* Height: 759 meters (2,490 feet)

* Height: 758 meters (2,487 feet)

* Height: 757 meters (2,484 feet)

* Height: 734 meters (2,408 feet)

* Height: 725 meters (2,379 feet)

Other Notable Peaks in the Wicklow Mountains

There are many other impressive peaks in the Wicklow Mountains that are also over 300 meters tall. Here are some more of them:

  • Seefingan - 724 meters (2,375 feet)
  • Duff Hill - 720 meters (2,362 feet)
  • Gravale - 718 meters (2,356 feet)
  • Barnacullian - 714 meters (2,343 feet)
  • Moanbane - 703 meters (2,306 feet)
  • Table Mountain - 701 meters (2,300 feet)
  • Camaderry - 698 meters (2,290 feet)
  • Silsean - 698 meters (2,290 feet)
  • Benleagh - 689 meters (2,260 feet)
  • War Hill - 686 meters (2,251 feet)
  • Carrigvore - 682 meters (2,238 feet)
  • Mullacor - 657 meters (2,156 feet)
  • Ballineddan - 652 meters (2,139 feet)
  • Logduff - 652 meters (2,139 feet)
  • Croaghanmoira - 650 meters (2,133 feet)
  • Seahan - 648 meters (2,126 feet)
  • Tonduff - 642 meters (2,106 feet)
  • Scarr - 641 meters (2,103 feet)
  • Lobawn - 636 meters (2,087 feet)
  • Keadeen - 635 meters (2,083 feet)
  • White Hill - 630 meters (2,067 feet)
  • Seefin - 621 meters (2,037 feet)
  • Croghan Mountain - 606 meters (1,988 feet)
  • Luggala - 595 meters (1,952 feet)
  • Glendoo - 582 meters (1,909 feet)
  • Maulin - 570 meters (1,870 feet)
  • Slieve Maan - 560 meters (1,837 feet)
  • Brockagh - 557 meters (1,827 feet)
  • Prince William's Seat - 555 meters (1,821 feet)
  • Sugarloaf - 552 meters (1,811 feet)
  • Church Mountain - 543 meters (1,781 feet)
  • Ballycurragh Hill - 536 meters (1,759 feet)
  • Two Rock - 536 meters (1,759 feet)
  • Ballinacor - 531 meters (1,742 feet)
  • Cullentragh - 510 meters (1,673 feet)
  • Carrickashane - 508 meters (1,667 feet)
  • Great Sugar Loaf - 501 meters (1,644 feet)
  • Kirikee - 474 meters (1,555 feet)
  • Tibradden Mountain - 467 meters (1,532 feet)
  • Ballinafunshoge - 460 meters (1,509 feet)
  • Three Rock - 450 meters (1,476 feet)
  • Ballygobban Hill - 447 meters (1,467 feet)
  • Coolafunshoge - 431 meters (1,414 feet)
  • Aghowle Upper - 420 meters (1,378 feet)
  • Kilmashogue - 403 meters (1,322 feet)
  • Cushbawn - 400 meters (1,312 feet)
  • Coolgarrow - 398 meters (1,306 feet)
  • Garryhoe - 397 meters (1,302 feet)
  • Muskeagh Hill - 397 meters (1,302 feet)
  • Slieveboy - 391 meters (1,283 feet)
  • Montpelier Hill - 383 meters (1,257 feet)
  • Carrick Mountain - 381 meters (1,250 feet)
  • Cupidstown Hill - 379 meters (1,243 feet)
  • Cronelea - 357 meters (1,171 feet)
  • Little Sugar Loaf - 342 meters (1,122 feet)
  • Slieveroe - 328 meters (1,076 feet)

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