Beenoskee

About Beenoskee

Rising above the glacial lakes of the central Dingle Peninsula, this substantial 824m peak offers a rugged alternative to the busier Brandon range. The ascent from the north near Castlegregory reveals a wild landscape of steep coums and grassy ridges, leading to a summit with expansive views over Tralee Bay and the distant Slieve Mish.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Binn os Gaoith, which translates as 'Peak above the wind', a fitting title for a summit that stands exposed to the prevailing Atlantic gales.
• •It is most commonly climbed as part of a high-level horseshoe with its neighbour, Stradbally Mountain, circling the dramatic glacial hanging valley that holds the waters of Lough Anscaul.
• •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the massive, notched silhouette of Mount Brandon, while to the south, the long finger of the Iveragh Peninsula is visible across Dingle Bay.
• •Standing at 824 metres, it is the highest summit in the central section of the peninsula and is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has at least 150 metres of prominence from the surrounding terrain.
• •If you find yourself enjoying a calm, windless lunch at the summit, the name Binn os Gaoith suggests you have either climbed the wrong mountain or caught the Dingle Peninsula on its one day of annual leave.