Raghtin More

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Raghtin More (Irish: Reachtain Mhór)[3] or Slieve Keeroge[3] is a mountain with a height of 502 metres (1,647 ft)[1] in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. There is a megalithic cairn on its summit, which can be climbed from Mamore Gap.[1] From the summit there is a view of Lough Swilly and the coast stretching to Malin Head.[4]

Triangulation pillar on the summit
Elevation502 m (1,647 ft)[1]
Prominence407 m (1,335 ft)[1]
Coordinates55°12′21.24″N 7°28′1.2″W
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Raghtin More
Reachtain Mhór
Raghtin More (left) as seen from Mamore Gap
Highest point
Elevation502 m (1,647 ft)[1]
Prominence407 m (1,335 ft)[1]
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates55°12′21.24″N 7°28′1.2″W
Naming
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Raghtin More is located in Ireland
Raghtin More
Raghtin More
Ireland
LocationInishowen, County Donegal, Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridC339455
Geology
Mountain typemainly of quartzite[2]
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Mamore Gap
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