Lobawn [Luban]

About Lobawn [Luban]

Situated on the western fringes of the Wicklow Mountains, this Hewitt is characterised by a broad, boggy plateau. It marks the northern boundary of the Glen of Imaal, offering expansive views across the artillery range toward Table Mountain and Lugnaquilla. A weathered concrete post identifies the highest point amidst the peat.

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• •The name derives from the Irish word Lúbán, meaning a 'little bend' or 'loop', likely describing the shape of the hill’s shoulder as it curves above the valley floor.
• •A concrete 'War Department' post marks the summit, acting as a boundary marker for the Glen of Imaal Artillery Firing Range which occupies the land immediately to the south.
• •Lobawn is the highest point of a ridge that includes the subsidiary peak of Sugarloaf; this is often referred to as 'West Wicklow Sugarloaf' to distinguish it from its more famous namesake near Bray.
• •The summit offers a starkly impressive view across the Glen of Imaal to the massive western cliffs of Lugnaquilla, Ireland's highest peak outside of Kerry.
• •The terrain is notoriously peat-heavy, meaning that even in a dry summer, the plateau tends to retain enough water to test the seals of any walking boot.