Record SL-444025 · Wikidata Q3776215 · DOBIH 20076
Benbaun
An Bhinn Bhán
County High Point
Country High Point
Hewitt
HuMP
Simm
Marilyn
Elevation
729
m
2,392 ft
Prominence
686 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
53.5212° N,
9.8318° W
Grid ref
L785539
Description
WikipediaBenbaun (Irish: Binn Bhán, meaning 'white peak') is a mountain in County Galway, Ireland. With a height of 729 metres (2,392 ft), it is the 72nd highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 88th highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. Benbaun is situated at the centre of the core massif of the Twelve Bens mountain range in the Connemara National Park and is the tallest mountain of the Twelve Bens range, and the county top for Galway.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binn Fraoigh | 638 m | NW 301° | 0.9 km |
| An Bhinn Dubh | 697 m | SE 130° | 1.5 km |
| Benbreen North Top | 674 m | S 182° | 1.7 km |
| Mucanacht [Meacanacht] | 655 m | W 272° | 1.9 km |
| Benbreen Central Top | 680 m | S 192° | 2.0 km |
| Binn Bhraoin | 674 m | S 185° | 2.4 km |