Knocknadobar

Knocknadobar
Cnoc na dTobar
Highest point
Elevation 690 m (2,260 ft) [1]
Prominence 565 [1]
Listing Marilyn
Coordinates 51°59′35″N 10°10′32″W / 51.99302°N 10.175489°W / 51.99302; -10.175489Coordinates: 51°59′35″N 10°10′32″W / 51.99302°N 10.175489°W / 51.99302; -10.175489 
Geography
Knocknadobar
Parent range Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula
OSI/OSNI grid V506845

Knocknadobar (Irish: Cnoc na dTobar, meaning "mountain of the wells") is one of the main mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland.

Etymology

Its name means "mountain of the wells" and is thought to refer to the four small lakes on its slopes.

Geography

The mountain lies northeast of Cahersiveen, just north of the N70 road, on the coast of Dingle Bay. It is 690 m (2,264 ft) in height.

History

Knocknadobar is famous for its "stations of the cross" on the path to the summit and an altar at the top where mass is said yearly. A cross beside the altar was erected in June 1884.

References

  1. 1 2 "Iveragh NW Area / Knocknadobar". MountainViews. Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
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