Stumpa Dúloigh
Mountain in Kerry, Ireland
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Stumpa Dúloigh (Irish for "stump of the black lake")[2] also known as Maol, is the highest of the Dunkerron Mountains, part of the Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula[3] in County Kerry, Ireland. It has a height of 784 metres (2,572 ft) and lies southwest of MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
| Stumpa Dúloigh | |
|---|---|
| Maol | |
Bridia Valley, with Stumpa Dúloigh on the right | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 784 m (2,572 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 499 m (1,637 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Coordinates | 51°57′13.5″N 9°45′54.9″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Stump of the black lake |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
  Stumpa Dúloigh | |
| Parent range | Dunkerron Mountains (Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula) |
| OSI/OSNI grid | V787793 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | scrambling |
Name
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.
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]
