Slievemaan facts for kids
Slievemaan is a mountain located in County Wicklow, Ireland. Its name, Sliabh Meáin, means "Middle mountain" in Irish. Standing at 759 meters (2,490 feet) tall, Slievemaan is one of the higher peaks in the Wicklow Mountains. It is part of the large group of mountains that includes Lugnaquilla, which is Wicklow's highest mountain. Slievemaan is found at the southern end of the scenic Glen of Imaal.
Quick facts for kids Slievemaan |
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| Sliabh Meáin | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 759 m (2,490 ft) |
| Prominence | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
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 Slievemaan
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | Wicklow, Ireland |
| Parent range | Wicklow Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | T017918 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 56 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Dark slate-schist, quartzite & coticule |
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About Slievemaan Mountain
Slievemaan is a significant peak in the Wicklow Mountains. It is known for its height and its connection to the larger Lugnaquilla massif. A massif is a group of mountains that form a compact block. Slievemaan is often climbed by hikers exploring the area.
How Tall is Slievemaan?
Slievemaan reaches a height of 759 meters (2,490 feet). This makes it the 54th highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale. It is also the 70th highest on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. These scales are ways to rank mountains by their height and how much they stand out from the land around them.
Location in Wicklow
This mountain is located in the southwestern part of the Wicklow Mountains range. It is very close to Lugnaquilla, which is the highest mountain in County Wicklow. Slievemaan marks the southern edge of the beautiful Glen of Imaal. This glen is a valley known for its stunning scenery.
Nearby Peaks
To the west of Slievemaan, you will find a smaller mountain called Ballineddan Mountain. It stands at 652 meters (2,139 feet) tall. Ballineddan Mountain is also considered a Vandeleur-Lynam peak. This means it meets certain height and prominence requirements. Prominence refers to how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak.
Avoiding Confusion
Sometimes, people might confuse Slievemaan with another mountain in Wicklow. This other mountain is called Slieve Maan. It is lower in height, at 548 meters (1,798 feet). It is important to remember that Slievemaan (the one this article is about) is the taller of the two.
What is Slievemaan Made Of?
The rocks that make up Slievemaan are very old. They include dark slate-schist, quartzite, and coticule. These types of rocks tell us about the long history of the Earth's geology in this region.
