Tonduff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tonduff |
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| Tóin Dubh | |
Tonduff East Top (near) and Tonduff (far) as seen from the summit of Maulin
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 642 m (2,106 ft) |
| Prominence | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Black bottom |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
 Tonduff
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | Wicklow, Republic of Ireland |
| Parent range | Wicklow Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | O159136 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 56 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Granite with microcline phenocrysts Bedrock |
Tonduff is a mountain in Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish language words Tóin Dubh, which means "black bottom". It stands at 642 metres (2,106 ft) tall. This makes it one of the highest peaks in Ireland.
Tonduff is found in the far northeastern part of the Wicklow Mountains. These mountains are located in Wicklow, Ireland.
About Tonduff Mountain
The main flat top of Tonduff is sometimes called Tonduff North. There is also a smaller peak nearby. This peak is called Tonduff East Top. It is 593 metres (1,946 ft) high. Sometimes, people call it Tonduff South.
Rivers from Tonduff
Tonduff is an important place for two rivers. The River Liffey starts on the western side of the mountain. It begins in an area called the Liffey Head Bog.
The River Dargle also starts on Tonduff. Its source is found in the bogs on the southern slopes of the mountain.
