Maolán Buí
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About this place
Maolán Buí (Irish for "yellow/golden round knoll"), also known by the name Bearna Rua, at 973 metres (3,192 ft) high, is the fifth-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, or the sixth-highest peak in Ireland according to the Vandeleur-Lynam list. Maolán Buí is also known for its narrow north-west spur, called The Bone. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks in County Kerry.
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Visitor Information
- Elevation
- 969 m
Getting There & Parking
Maolán Buí is located in County Kerry, roughly 20 km (20 min drive) from Killarney and 354 km (5h 10m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Cnoc na Péiste (0.5 km away).
Killarney20 km
~20 min driveCork108 km
~1h 35m driveDublin354 km
~5h 10m driveVideos
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