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Place count in area: 12, OSI/LPS Maps: 29, 36, EW-CLY
Highest place: Slieve Foye, 587m Maximum height for area: 587 metres, Maximum prominence for area: 492 metres,
Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
Clermont CarnMountainCarnán Mhaighréid Náir A name in Irish, also Black Mountain an extra name in English(Ir. Carnán Mhaighréid Náir [HU], 'cairn of noble Margaret')LouthCounty in Leinster Province, in Arderin List, Microgranite with granophyric texture Bedrock
Height:510mOS 1:50k Mapsheet: 29&36AGrid Reference: J09909 15758 Place visited by 269 members. Recently by: TommyMc, sprog, Carolineswalsh, just.explores, orra, Jai-mckinney, SenanFoley, NualaB, childminder05, Arcticaurora, GerryCarroll, Oscar-mckinney, Cecil1976, ElaineM76, scapania I have visited this place: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.)
Also known as Black Mountain [OSI]. The more common name, Clermont Carn, appeared on the old ½ map. This name records the association with Lord Clermont of Ravensdale, whose residence was Ravensdale Park in the early 19th century.
Clermont Carn is the 532nd highest place in Ireland. Clermont Carn is the second most westerly summit in the Cooley Mountains area. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/434/