Benbulbin

About this place

Benbulbin (Irish: Binn Ghulbain), sometimes Benbulben or Ben Bulben, is a steep-sided and flat-topped mountain in County Sligo, Ireland. It is part of the Dartry Mountains, in an area sometimes called "Yeats Country". Benbulbin, 526 m (1,726 ft) high, formed as a nunatak during the last Ice Age. Benbulbin is a protected site, designated as a County Geological Site by Sligo County Council.

Visitor Information

Elevation

526 m

Getting There & Parking

Benbulbin is located in County Sligo, roughly 163 km (2h 25m drive) from Galway and 235 km (3h 25m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1087 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Benbulbin South-East Top (1.2 km away).