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Stumpa Dúloigh
Maol
View over the Bridia Valley - geograph.org.uk - 451316.jpg
Bridia Valley, with Stumpa Dúloigh on the right
Highest point
Elevation 784 m (2,572 ft)
Prominence 499 m (1,637 ft)
Listing Marilyn, Hewitt
Naming
English translation Stump of the black lake
Language of name Irish
Geography
Stumpa Dúloigh is located in Ireland
Stumpa Dúloigh
Stumpa Dúloigh
Location in Ireland
Parent range Dunkerron Mountains (Mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula)
OSI/OSNI grid V787793
Climbing
Easiest route scrambling

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

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.

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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.

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