Ben of Howth explained

Ben of Howth
Other Name:Beann Éadair
Elevation M:171
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:167
Map:island of Ireland
Map Relief:yes
Listing:Marilyn
Location:Dublin, Ireland
Grid Ref Ireland:O285376
Topo:OSi Discovery 50

The Ben of Howth (; Irish: Beann Éadair) is a hilly area[2] on Howth Head, adjacent to the 171 metre high Black Linn,[2] the peninsula's highest point.[2]

Geography

Lying approximately 1½ km to the south of Howth village, the nearest road is Windgate Road, from which a path leads west past Green Hollows quarry.

Two of Howth's other peaks are nearby, Shelmartin or Shielmartin[2] which lies approximately 1 km to the west, and Dun Hill,[2] 0.5 km to the north west.

References and notes

53.3732°N -6.07°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: East Coast Area - Ben of Howth . . MountainViews . . July 5, 2015.
  2. http://www.chaptersofdublin.com/books/Neighbourhood/chapter32.html The Neighbourhood of Dublin - Chapter 32