Mullacor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mullacor |
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| Mullaigh Mhór | |
View from the slopes of Lugduff
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 661 m (2,169 ft) |
| Prominence | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Listing | 100 Highest Irish Mountains, Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
| Naming | |
| English translation | big hilltop |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
 Mullacor
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | Wicklow, Ireland |
| Parent range | Wicklow Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | T0927493925 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 56 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Dark blue-grey slate, phyllite & schist |
Mullacor is a mountain in Ireland. Its name, Mullaigh Mhór, means "big hilltop" in Irish. It stands at 661 metres (2,169 ft) tall. This makes it one of the higher peaks in the country.
Mullacor is found in the southern part of the Wicklow Mountains. This mountain range is in County Wicklow.
About Mullacor Mountain
Mullacor is part of a group of mountains. These mountains form a wide horseshoe shape. This shape goes around the Upper Lake in the famous Glendalough valley.
Other mountains nearby include Lugduff (652 metres (2,139 ft)) and Conavalla (734 metres (2,408 ft)). You can also see Turlough Hill (681 metres (2,234 ft)), which has a hydroelectric power station. Camaderry (699 metres (2,293 ft)) is another close peak.
Valleys and Views
The western side of Mullacor forms steep slopes. These slopes lead down into the nearby Glenmalure valley. To the east of Mullacor, you'll find Cullentragh Mountain. It is 510 metres (1,670 ft) high.
How Tall is Mullacor?
Mullacor is 661 metres (2,169 ft) high. It is ranked among the tallest mountains in Ireland. It is the 90th-highest mountain on the MountainViews Online Database. This list includes mountains that rise at least 100 metres (330 ft) from the land around them. This measurement is called "prominence."
