Stumpa Dúloigh

Stumpa Dúloigh (meaning in Irish stump of the black lake[2] and also known as Maol) is the highest summit of the Dunkerron Mountains, part of the Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula[3] in County Kerry, Ireland.

Stumpa Dúloigh
Maol
Bridia Valley, with Stumpa Dúloigh on the right
Highest point
Elevation784 m (2,572 ft) [1]
Prominence499 m (1,637 ft) [1]
ListingMarilyn, Hewitt
Coordinates51°57′13.5″N 9°45′54.9″W 
Naming
English translationStump of the black lake
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Stumpa Dúloigh
Parent rangeDunkerron Mountains (Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula)
OSI/OSNI gridV787793
Climbing
Easiest routescrambling

Geography

The mountain lies northwest of Knockaunanattin (569 m). West of Stumpa Dúloigh the Dunkerron range splits in two parts: the NE one leads to Broaghnabinnia (745 m) while the SE sub-range reaches Knocknabreeda (569 m). With an elevation of 784 metres it is the 55th highest summit in Ireland.

Stunning View from Stumpa Dúloigh's summit, in the foreground lies Lough Duff and directly behind is situated Broaghnabinnia mountain. Looking to the right into the Black Valley. In the background can be viewed the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

Access to the summit

Stumpa Dúloigh's summit can be accessed from the end of the Black Valley; it is a 6 hours' walk (there and back) suitable only for experienced hikers.[1]

References
  1. "Dunkerron Mountains Area / Stumpa Dúloigh". MountainViews. Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  2. Paul Tempan. "Irish Hill and Mountain Names" (PDF). www.mountaineering.ie. Mountaineering Ireland. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  3. "Hills and Mountains of Britain and Ireland - Ireland : Iveragh Peninsula". www.walkingclub.org.uk. Saturday Walkers Club. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
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