Garraun (marilyn)

Garraun
Maolchnoc

Lower slopes of Garraun
Highest point
Elevation 598 m (1,962 ft)[1]
Prominence 553 m (1,814 ft)[1]
Listing Marilyn
Coordinates 53°35′N 9°52′W / 53.583°N 9.867°W / 53.583; -9.867Coordinates: 53°35′N 9°52′W / 53.583°N 9.867°W / 53.583; -9.867
Geography
Garraun
Location in Ireland
Location County Galway, Republic of Ireland
Parent range Twelve Bens
OSI/OSNI grid L767610

Garraun (Irish: Maolchnoc, meaning "bald hill") is a hill in the Twelve Bens area in Connemara, Ireland, located just to the south of Killary Harbour.[2][3][4] Its height is 598m, its prominence is 553 m[1] (making it a Marilyn, as its topographic prominence exceeds 150m).

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Twelve Bens Area - Garraun Mountain". MountainViews. Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  2. Saturday Walkers' Club - Garraun
  3. Saturday Walkers' Club - Ireland : Connemara to South Mayo
  4. Garraun South Top
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