Purple Mountain, Mountain summit in County Kerry, Ireland.
Purple Mountain rises to 832 meters in elevation within the Macgillycuddy's Reeks range, featuring sandstone formations and steep slopes on multiple sides.
The mountain's English name emerged during the 19th century, replacing earlier references to Tomies or Toomish mountain in historical documents and maps.
The dual naming of Purple Mountain as An Sliabh Corcra in Irish represents the linguistic heritage preserved in Kerry's geographical features.
Hikers can access the summit through multiple routes, including a 14-kilometer loop trail starting at Kate Kearney's Cottage near the Gap of Dunloe.
The mountain's geological composition of Old Red Sandstone creates distinctive purple-reddish hues visible across its exposed rock surfaces.
Location: County Kerry
Elevation above the sea: 832 m
GPS coordinates: 52.01421,-9.61099
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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