Cushbawn [Cuislean]

About Cushbawn [Cuislean]

Situated in the southern reaches of the Wicklow Hills, this 401m Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the busier glens. While modest in height, its relative isolation provides clear, unobstructed views across the Avonmore Valley towards the hulking mass of Lugnaquilla and the distant Irish Sea coastline near Arklow.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Cuisleán, often translated as a 'vein' or 'pulse', which may refer to the physical shape of the ridge or the presence of small watercourses on its slopes.
• •As a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—Cushbawn stands as a significant landmark in the South Wicklow landscape, despite being less than half the height of the range's highest peaks.
• •From the summit, the view stretches over the Meeting of the Waters in the Vale of Avoca, where the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers join to form the Avoca River.
• •Its position makes it a prime spot for observing the southern profile of the Wicklow Mountains, specifically the long, broad shoulders of Croaghanmoira and Kirikee Mountain to the north.
• •Being a Marilyn under 500 metres in Wicklow means you are likely to have the summit entirely to yourself, as most local walkers are too busy queuing for a photo on the summit of Lugnaquilla.