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
Nearest Town
Curraghmore
Prominence
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37m
Geology
Geological data pending update.
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.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
V800846
Latitude
52.0017°N
Longitude
9.7470°W