Diamond Hill (Ireland)

Diamond Hill is a large hill south-east of Letterfrack in County Galway, Ireland.GeographyThe 442m high hill stands in a prominent position between the Ballinakill harbour (West) and the Twelve Bens range (East).The top of the hill hosts a large cairn. It offers a view on a long stretch of Irish Atlantic coast, the Twelve Bens and the isles of Inishboffin and Inishark.NameThe English meaning of Binn Ghuaire is Guaire's peak; it is uncertain which Guaire is meant; it very likely relates to the surname rather than to the seventh-century king of Connachta, Guaire Aidni. The hill was also known as Bengooria, an anglicized form of the Irish name.Access to the summitThe walk which leads from the National Park visitor centre up to the summit does not require any special hiking ability, but is advisable wearing a proper outdoor clothing and being reasonably well trained. The complete signposed walk is composed of a lower Diamond Hill Walk and an Upper Diamond Hill Walk which reaches the summit. Diamond Hill is a popular walking destination and attracts both Irish hikers and foreign tourists.ConservationDiamond hill and its surrounding area is part of the Connemara National Park.