Knockmore, Mayo

Knockmore (Irish: An Cnoc Mór, meaning "The great hill") is a mountain on Clare Island off the coast of County Mayo, Ireland.

Knockmore
An Cnoc Mór
Knockmore Mountain is clearly seen as the highest point on Clare
Highest point
Elevation462 m (1,516 ft)[1]
Prominence462 m (1,516 ft)
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates53°48′30″N 10°01′17″W[1]
Geography
Topo mapOSi Discovery 30

Geography

The mountain is the highest peak on Clare Island at 462 metres (1,516 ft) and is the 572nd highest in Ireland.

Access to the summit

It is a popular walking destination for island residents and tourists and is known for its view of Clew Bay and the west coast mainland as well as a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

See also

References

  1. "Knockmore". mountainviews.ie. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
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