What is recorded here
Búcán rises to approximately 550 metres and is part of the low mountain range extending through west Galway. Its name, derived from the Irish *Buachan*, suggests a historical association with cattle or pastoral activity in the area.
Places near here
Leenaun Hill Far North-West TopMountain / peak · 1076 yd
Holy well in GlencraffHoly well · 1104 yd
Meall CheoMountain / peak · 1255 yd
Céibh an Lionáinharbour/dock/port · 1.4 mi
HawthornHawthorn · 1.5 mi
bridgebridge · 1.6 mi
Enclosure in Bun An MheascáinEnclosure · 1.7 mi
The Sheep And Wool Heritage CentreHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
WaterfallHeritage attraction · 1.9 mi
Aasleagh WaterfallWaterfall · 3.6 mi
Scots PineScots Pine · 4.3 mi
Dear IslandIslet · 4.5 miOther information
Photo: Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0