Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill (Irish: Cnoc Bhréanail) is the highest mountain in County Kilkenny, Ireland, with an elevation of 515 m (1,690 ft) and prominence at 448 m (1,470 ft). The South Leinster Way, a long-distance trail, meandering through the Barrow Valley and traverses Brandon Hill. The village of Graiguenamanagh and River Barrow are at the base of the hill. It is classified as a county high point, an Arderin, a Myrddyn Dewey, and a Marilyn.

This article is about the mountain in Kilkenny, Ireland. For the hill and park in Bristol, England, see Brandon Hill, Bristol. For the American football player, see Brandon Hill (American football). For the Modernist house in Cambridge, see Salix, Conduit Head Road.

Brandon Hill
Cnoc Bhréanail
Brandon Hill from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation515 m (1,690 ft)
Prominence450 m (1,480 ft)
ListingCounty Top (Kilkenny), Marilyn, Arderin
Coordinates52.509704°N 6.974251°W / 52.509704; -6.974251
Naming
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Brandon Hill
Location in Ireland
LocationKilkenny, Republic of Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridS697402
Topo mapOSi Discovery 68
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