Cloghnagaune

About Cloghnagaune

Tucked into the southern fringes of the Wicklow Hills near Three Bridges, this 379-metre summit offers a quiet alternative to the popular northern peaks. Classified as a Hump and Tump, its isolated position provides a genuine sense of elevation and expansive views across the Derreen River valley toward the Carlow border.

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• •The name is likely an anglicisation of the Irish 'Cloch na nGabhann', meaning 'Stone of the Smiths', a title that hints at the historical presence of metalworkers or a specific landmark stone in this rural landscape.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a distinct perspective of the massive Lugnaquilla range to the northeast, while the western horizon is dominated by the fertile, rolling plains of County Carlow.
• •Its classification as a Hump indicates a prominence of over 100 metres; this significant drop ensures the hill stands as an independent viewpoint rather than just a shoulder of the higher ground nearby.
• •With a height that barely clears 1,200 feet, it is unlikely to trouble the lungs of a seasoned mountaineer, though the stubborn gorse often found on these lower Wicklow slopes may well trouble their shins.