Preban Hill

About Preban Hill

Rising above the village of Preban in the quiet southern reaches of the Wicklow Mountains, this prominent Marilyn offers a different perspective than its higher northern neighbours. Its heathery slopes and forestry plantations provide a steady climb with expansive views across the Derry River valley towards the distant, jagged profile of the Blackstairs Mountains.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'An Preabán', which translates to a small patch or piece of land, likely referring to the historic agricultural plots that line the lower slopes.
• •Despite its modest height of 393 metres, its status as a Marilyn marks it as a topographically significant peak with at least 150 metres of prominence from its surrounding landscape.
• •From the summit, the view to the north is dominated by the massive, rounded bulk of Lugnaquilla, the highest mountain in the Wicklow range and the province of Leinster.
• •The hill is situated just south of the village of Tinahely, making it a quieter, less-trodden alternative to the nearby Wicklow Way trails.
• •Being a Marilyn, a Hump, and a Tump simultaneously is quite a collection of acronyms for a hill that looks, to the casual observer, like a very large field.