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Maximum height for area: 682 metres, Summits in area: 16, Maximum prominence for area: 607 metres, OSI/LPS Maps: 37, 38 For all tops
Highest summit: Maumtrasna, 682m
KnocknagussyHillBinn Dhubh A name in Irish (Ir. Binn Dhubh [TR], 'black peak')GalwayCountyIn Carn List
Height:456mOS 1:50k Mapsheet: 38Grid Reference: L97900 53400This summit has been logged as climbed by 15 members I have climbed this summit: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.)
The English name, Knocknagussy, appears to be an anglicisation of a different Irish name from the one recorded by Tim Robinson on his map of Connemara: Binn Dhubh. Knocknagussy suggests Cnoc na Giúise, 'hill of the pine tree', or Cnoc na Giúsaí, g
Knocknagussy is the 603rd highest summit in Ireland. Knocknagussy is the most southerly summit in the Partry/Joyce Country area. Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/600/