Lugnaquilla
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About this place
Lugnaquilla (Irish: Log na Coille, meaning 'hollow of the wood') is the highest of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland, rising to 925 metres (3,035 ft). It is also the highest Irish mountain outside of County Kerry, and the highest point in County Wicklow and the province of Leinster. Lugnaquilla overlooks the Glen of Imaal to the west and Glenmalure to the east. Lugnaquilla is also the 11th-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list and 13th-highest on the Vandeleur-Lynam list.
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- Elevation
- 925 m
Getting There & Parking
Lugnaquilla is located in County Wicklow, roughly 57 km (50 min drive) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include South Prison (0.3 km away).
Dublin57 km
~50 min driveLimerick191 km
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