Nephin Beg Range
| Nephin Beg Range | |
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Nephin and its range from Lough Cullin | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Nephin |
| Elevation | 806 m (2,644 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Provinces of Ireland | Connacht |
The Nephin Beg Range is a mountain range in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. The range contains the Nephin and Nephin Beg mountains. The range is hosts a the Nephin forest, a 4,843 hectares forest managed by Coillte.
The Nephin Beg range is in the process of becoming Ireland's first designated wilderness area, a 10-15 year project including remaking forest roads as walking trails and setting up huts for sustainable camping. The wilderness, when finished, will cover 16,000 hectares including a large amount of Ballycroy National Park and Coillte land.
External links
- Nephin Beg Mountain Views
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