Geokaun

Geokaun Mountain (Irish: an Geocán) is the highest mountain on Valentia Island,[2] County Kerry.

Geokaun
an Geocán
The mountain (on the right) from Coonanaspig
Highest point
Elevation266 m (873 ft) [1]
Prominence266 m (873 ft) [1]
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates51.9227°N 10.3466°W / 51.9227; -10.3466 
Naming
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Geokaun
Location in Ireland
LocationValentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridV386770

Geography

On Geokaun's northern face the 180-metre (600 ft) Fogher Cliffs (Irish: an Fhoithir) meet the sea.

From the summit there are views of the Skellig Islands, Dingle Peninsula, the Blasket Islands, Beginish Island, Cahersiveen, Portmagee and MacGillycuddy's Reeks, including three of Ireland's six highest mountains: Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh and Caher.

Access
Portion of the view from the summit

The summit of Geokaun Mountain is privately owned, and a fee is required to access the mountain via the main track to the summit.

Situated along the main path up the mountain are 4 viewing areas with 36 information plaques on topics of social, environmental and historical interest in the area. These plaques include information on subjects such as:

See also
  • List of mountains in Ireland
  • List of Marilyns in Ireland

References
  1. Iveragh NW Area - GeokaunMountainViews.ie
  2. Geokaun, Ireland, www.peakbagger.com
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