What is recorded here
Rough Point is a headland composed primarily of basalt, formed during the Paleogene period through volcanic activity associated with the opening of the North Atlantic. It is notable for its resistant columnar jointing, a common feature of ancient lava flows in the region.
Places near here
Penitential station in KilshannigPenitential station · 564 yd
Kilshannig Point Signal TowerRuins · 569 yd
BallycurraneHeritage attraction · 584 yd
CrossCross, High cross · 1189 yd
IllauntannigIslet · 1318 yd
IllaunboeIslet · 1.0 mi
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.5 mi
An CaipínNamed rock · 1.9 mi
Garrywilliam PointHeadland · 2.0 mi
Sandy Bay BeachBeach / strand · 2.5 mi
Man-made underground passage in CastlegregoryMan-made underground passage · 4.0 mi
Fermoyle BeachBeach / strand · 4.2 miOther information
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