| Ben of Howth | |
|---|---|
 Ben of Howth Radio Mast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft)1 |
| Prominence | 167 m (548 ft)1 |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Beann Éadair |
| Geography | |
Ben of Howth Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Dublin, Ireland |
| OSI/OSNI grid | O285376 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 50 |
The Ben of Howth (/ˈhoʊθ/ HOHTH; Irish: Beann Éadair ) is a hilly area2 on Howth Head, adjacent to the 171 metre high Black Linn,2 the peninsula's highest point.2
Geography
Lying approximately 1½ km to the south of Howth village, the nearest road is Windgate Road, from which a path leads west past Green Hollows quarry.
Two of Howth's other peaks are nearby, Shelmartin or Shielmartin2 which lies approximately 1 km to the west, and Dun Hill,2 0.5 km to the north west.
Gallery
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North-facing view -
Northwest facing view -
Ben of Howth, southwest facing view -
Ben of Howth, east view
References and notes
- "East Coast Area - Ben of Howth". MountainViews. Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- The Neighbourhood of Dublin - Chapter 32, Weston St John Joyce, Dublin, MH Gill and Son, 1912, - multiple mentions
53°22′23″N 6°04′12″W / 53.37319°N 6.07002°W / 53.37319; -6.07002