Cuilcagh
Cuilcagh (from Irish Binn Chuilceach, meaning "chalky peak") is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh (in Northern Ireland) and County Cavan (in the Republic of Ireland). With a height of 666 metres (2,185 ft) it is the highest point in both counties. It is also the 170th highest peak on the island of Ireland, and Ireland's only cross-border county top. Water from the southern slope flows underground until it emerges some miles away in the Shannon Pot, the traditional source of the River Shannon. The area is sometimes referred to as the Cuilcagh Mountains.
| Cuilcagh | |
|---|---|
Northern slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 666 m (2,185 ft) |
| Prominence | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Listing | County Top (Cavan and Fermanagh), P600, Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Coordinates | 54.200°N 7.811°W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Binn Chuilceach (Irish) |
| English translation | "calcareous/chalky peak" |
| Pronunciation | Irish: [ˌbʲiːn̠ʲ ˈxɪlʲcəx] English: /ˈkʌlkə/ |
| Geography | |
Cuilcagh Location in Ulster | |
| Location | Fermanagh, Northern Ireland & Cavan, Republic of Ireland |
| OSI/OSNI grid | H123280 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 26 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail (Stairway to Heaven) |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Cuilcagh Mountain |
| Designated | 31 December 1998 |
| Reference no. | 968 |
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