Great Sugar Loaf
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| Great Sugar Loaf | |
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 The Sugar Loaf, from the East |
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| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Location | Wicklow, Ireland |
| Range | Wicklow Mountains |
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| Listing | Marilyn |
Simply known as the Sugar Loaf, this mountain is located in County Wicklow, just south of Bray. It is also known as the Big Sugar Loaf, to distinguish it from the Little Sugar Loaf to the east on the other side of the N11 dual-carriageway from Dublin to Wicklow.
It should not be confused with the lesser known Sugar Loaf in the West of the Wicklow Mountains, which is marginally higher at 552 m ( ).
Though only 501 m high, its isolation from other hills, steep slopes and volcanic appearance makes it appear much taller than it is.
Due to its height relative to the surrounding landscape this mountain qualifies as a Marilyn.
