Glencolumbkille Viewpoint
Glencolumbkille Viewpoint sits along the Wild Atlantic Way at an elevation of 290 ft, facing north. The terrain drops 245 ft within 600 m of the overlook, indicating a steep descent from this vantage point. Sliabh Tuaidh, a peak reaching 1,596 ft, is visible to the east-northeast at a distance of 6.8 mi. Sunrise and sunset times vary considerably across the year, from a June solstice sunrise at 04:58 and sunset at 22:17, to a December solstice sunrise at 08:57 and sunset at 16:10. The equinox timings fall between these extremes, with sunrise around 06:39–07:21 and sunset around 18:48–19:36. This lookout follows Pointe Radhairc Cheann Ghlinne along the route and precedes Ballymastocker Strand.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Sliabh Tuaidh1,596 fteast-northeast · 6.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:39 | 18:48 | 18:00 |
| June solstice | 04:58 | 22:17 | 21:16 |
| September equinox | 07:21 | 19:36 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 08:57 | 16:10 | 14:57 |
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How high is Glencolumbkille Viewpoint?
Glencolumbkille Viewpoint sits at about 290 feet (88 m).
What can you see from Glencolumbkille Viewpoint?
From Glencolumbkille Viewpoint: Sliabh Tuaidh (ENE, 6.8 mi).
What is the next lookout after Glencolumbkille Viewpoint?
Ballymastocker Strand is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Glencolumbkille Viewpoint.
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