Place to visit
Mackoght, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Mackoght is a mountain in Ireland (Mac Uchta), at 555 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Ireland · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Mac Uchta
- Where
- Ireland
- Elevation
- 555 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 215 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 55.04057, -8.09439
What it is and where
Mackoght is a mountain in Ireland (Mac Uchta), at 555 m above sea level. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 55.04057, -8.09439; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 215 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mackoght is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:29
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:53
- JunBest time17:04
- JulBest time16:34
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:02
- DecBetter not6:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March and October |
| Mountains | April to September | February to March and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mackoght has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- ErrigalMountain in County Donegal, Ireland1.4 km
- Aghla MoreMountain in Ireland2.7 km
- ArdloughnabrackbaddyMountain in Ireland3.4 km
- CrocknalaragaghMountain in Ireland6.4 km
- GlenveaghNational park6.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Nature
- Carrauntoohil: highest mountain in Ireland
- Cliffs of Moher: cliffs in Western Ireland, on the Atlantic shore
- Hill of Tara: archaeological complex between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland
- Galway Bay: bay on the west coast of Ireland
- Killarney National Park: national park in Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
- Croagh Patrick: mountain in County Mayo, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mackoght?
It is a mountain in Ireland (Mac Uchta in the local language). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mackoght?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55.
How do you get to Mackoght?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 215 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Errigal, Aghla More, Ardloughnabrackbaddy. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
- Nature740 places for nature in Ireland, from Carrauntoohil to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mackoght on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.