Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill
Brandon Hill from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation515 m (1,690 ft)
Prominence450 m (1,480 ft)
ListingCounty top (Kilkenny), Marilyn, Arderin
Coordinates52°30′35″N 6°58′27″W / 52.509704°N 6.974251°W / 52.509704; -6.974251
Naming
Native nameCnoc Bhréanail
Geography
Brandon Hill
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Kilkenny, Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridS697402
Topo mapOSi Discovery 68

Brandon Hill (Irish: Cnoc Bhréanail) is the highest mountain in County Kilkenny, Ireland, with an elevation of 515 m (1,690 ft) and prominence at 448 m (1,470 ft). The South Leinster Way, a long-distance trail, meandering through the Barrow Valley and traverses Brandon Hill. The village of Graiguenamanagh and River Barrow are at the base of the hill. It is classified as a county high point, an Arderin, a Myrddyn Dewey, and a Marilyn.