The Polduce
The Polduce sits along the Wild Atlantic Way at an elevation of 20 feet, with land dropping 8 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Three peaks are visible from this point: Knocknafaugher, to the south-southwest at 1.1 miles and 371 feet; Kill Mountain, to the southwest at 1.5 miles and 396 feet; and Crocknakilla, also southwest, at 1.6 miles and 507 feet. Daylight hours vary through the year, with sunrise at 04:52 and sunset at 22:17 around the June solstice, and sunrise at 08:57 and sunset at 16:04 around the December solstice. At the equinoxes, sunrise and sunset fall near 06:35/18:45 in March and 07:17/19:33 in September. The Polduce is positioned along the route between Pollet Great Arch and Horn Head.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Knocknafaugher371 ftsouth-southwest · 1.1 mi
- Kill Mountain396 ftsouthwest · 1.5 mi
- Crocknakilla507 ftsouthwest · 1.6 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:35 | 18:45 | 17:57 |
| June solstice | 04:52 | 22:17 | 21:15 |
| September equinox | 07:17 | 19:33 | 18:45 |
| December solstice | 08:57 | 16:04 | 14:49 |
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How high is The Polduce?
The Polduce sits at about 20 feet (6 m).
What can you see from The Polduce?
From The Polduce: Knocknafaugher (SSW, 1.1 mi); Kill Mountain (SW, 1.5 mi); Crocknakilla (SW, 1.6 mi).
What is the next lookout after The Polduce?
Horn Head is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after The Polduce.
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