Nephin

#67 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Nephin or Nefin, at 806 metres, is the highest standalone mountain in Ireland and the second-highest peak in Connacht, Ireland. It is to the west of Lough Conn in County Mayo. Néifinn is variously translated as meaning 'heavenly', 'sanctuary', or "Finn's Heaven". ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2644 ftProminence: 2552 ftCoordinates: 54°0'45"N, 9°22'9"W

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Nephin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lough Conn, Errew Abbey, Levally Lough, Birreencorragh.

5.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Conn
131 min walk • Lough Conn is a lake in County Mayo, Ireland. With an area of about 48 square kilometres, it is Ireland's seventh largest lake. With its immediate neighbour to the south, Lough Cullin, it is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the River Moy. Lough Conn is noted for its trout and salmon fishing. The ruins of a priory exist at Errew Abbey.
5.1 miNE
Archaeological site, Monastery
Errew Abbey
131 min walk • Errew Abbey is a former Augustinian monastery and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
3.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Levally Lough
87 min walk • Levally Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in County Mayo near Lough Conn.
5.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Birreencorragh
132 min walk • Birreencorragh is a mountain in the Nephin Beg Range, County Mayo, Ireland, reaching 698 metres above sea level.
5.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Templenagalliaghdoo
132 min walk • Templenagalliaghdoo is a medieval church and National Monument in County Mayo, Ireland.

Nephin

Facts and practical information

Nephin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lough Conn

Errew Abbey

Levally Lough

Birreencorragh

Templenagalliaghdoo