The Big Gun, Mountain summit in County Kerry, Ireland
The Big Gun rises to an elevation of 939 meters, featuring a prominent rocky outcrop and steep cliffs within the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range.
The mountain earned its name from local inhabitants who observed its commanding position as the ninth-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin classification system.
Irish mountaineers consider The Big Gun a significant milestone in their climbing progression, marking it as a test of technical skill and determination.
Climbers access The Big Gun through established routes from Hag's Glen, requiring proper mountain gear and favorable weather conditions for safe passage.
The mountain's narrow rocky arête formation between Cnoc na Péiste and Cruach Mhór creates technical climbing conditions rare in Irish mountaineering.
Location: County Kerry
Elevation above the sea: 939 m
GPS coordinates: 52.00087,-9.68867
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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