Altar
Altar sits at 21 ft along the Wild Atlantic Way, with terrain dropping 26 ft within 600 meters of the overlook. To the west, Knockaphuca rises to 708 ft at a distance of 2.2 miles, and Knocknamaddree, at 971 ft, is visible 4.3 miles away in the same direction. Given the low elevation and modest land drop, this is a coastal-level stop rather than a high vantage point. Daylight hours vary by season: on the March equinox the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:51, while the June solstice brings a longer span from 05:22 to 22:00. The September equinox runs from 07:25 to 19:39, and the December solstice offers the shortest window, from 08:43 to 16:32. Seefin lies along the route before this stop, with Sailor's Hill next along the way.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Knockaphuca708 ftwest · 2.2 mi
- Knocknamaddree971 ftwest · 4.3 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:43 | 18:51 | 18:07 |
| June solstice | 05:22 | 22:00 | 21:06 |
| September equinox | 07:25 | 19:39 | 18:55 |
| December solstice | 08:43 | 16:32 | 15:30 |
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How high is Altar?
Altar sits at about 21 feet (6 m).
What can you see from Altar?
From Altar: Knockaphuca (W, 2.2 mi); Knocknamaddree (W, 4.3 mi).
What is the next lookout after Altar?
Sailor's Hill is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Altar.
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