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Welcome to Valentia Island's Highest Point

Walk or drive to the top of Geokaun Mountain, one of the Ring of Kerry's highest points. Located in Valentia Island, one of the most westerly parts of Ireland and indeed Europe. Perhaps you like mountain climbing, hill walking or maybe you just like to take a leisurely stroll to see what nature has to offer.

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Learn about the social and cultural history of the area while enjoying the spectacular views. At the peak there are three viewing areas - The Miner's view, The Shepherd's View and Carraig na Circe. There are 34 information plaques relating to the views - Skelligs Rocks, Blasket Islands, The Lighthouse, Bray Tower, Tetrapod Trackway, Church Island, Beginish, Portmagee, Valentia, Whale Watching, Cable Station, Flora and Fauna, Wildlife - Chough, Puffin etc. 

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Before you get to the top, walk the short path to Fogher Cliffs and enjoy the panoramic landscape from the viewing deck. Read about the path through the cliffs which the women used long ago to go to the bog.

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We at Geokaun Mountain wish to acknowledge the help of the Kerry County Enterprise Board Ltd, the Irish Government and the EU in the creation of this website.