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Republic of Ireland
Na Cnamha [The Bones Peak]
956M
3138FT
About Na Cnamha [The Bones Peak]
Located on the narrow, high-altitude spine between Caher and Carrauntoohil, this sharp rocky peak offers a rugged experience in the heart of the Reeks. At 956 metres, it is one of Ireland's highest Hewitts, providing a dramatic vantage point over the steep drops into the deep Coomloughra Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
7th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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37m
Nearest Town
Curraghmore
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
V800846
Latitude
52.0017°N
Longitude
9.7470°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Na Cnamha is Irish for 'The Bones,' a stark reference to the jagged, skeletal appearance of the exposed Devonian Old Red Sandstone that forms this part of the ridge.
- •It forms a key part of the Coomloughra Horseshoe, a celebrated circuit that traverses the three highest peaks in Ireland: Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh, and Caher.
- •Despite its significant height, it is frequently overlooked by walkers focused solely on the summit of nearby Carrauntoohil, which sits just 600 metres to the east.
- •From the summit, there is a clear, dizzying perspective of the Eagle's Nest and the deep glacial amphitheatre of the Hag's Glen stretching out to the northeast.
- •The peak is so well-integrated into the main ridge that many walkers cross 'The Bones' without ever realising they have summited one of the ten highest points in the country.