Geokaun Explained

Geokaun
Other Name:an Geocán
Elevation M:266
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:266
Listing:Marilyn
Language:Irish
Location:Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates:51.9227°N -10.3466°W
Map:island of Ireland
Map Relief:yes
Grid Ref Ireland:V386770

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

Geography

On Geokaun's northern face the 600disp=flipNaNdisp=flip 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

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

References

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

External links