Stumpa Dúloigh
| Stumpa Dúloigh | |
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| Maol | |
Bridia Valley, with Stumpa Dúloigh on the right
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 784 m (2,572 ft) |
| Prominence | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Coordinates | 51°57′13.5″N 9°45′54.9″W / 51.953750°N 9.765250°WCoordinates: 51°57′13.5″N 9°45′54.9″W / 51.953750°N 9.765250°W |
| Naming | |
| Translation | Stump of the black lake (Irish) |
| Geography | |
| 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.
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.
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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