Carrignabinnia [Carraig na Binne]

About Carrignabinnia [Carraig na Binne]

Resting on the western shoulder of the Galty range, this impressive sandstone peak commands the head of the Clydagh River valley. Often reached via the steep Glencush trail, its broad summit ridge offers a dramatic perspective of Galtymore’s precipitous northern face and the dark waters of Lough Curra tucked far below.

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• •The name Carraig na Binne translates from Irish as 'Rock of the Peak', though local hillwalkers often refer to it as Glencushnabinnia, taking the name from the valley and woods at its northern foot.
• •It serves as a vital corner-post of the Glencush Horseshoe, a popular circular route that links this summit with Slievecushnabinnia and the range’s highest point, Galtymore.
• •From the summit, the view east is dominated by the spectacular cliffs of the Galtee wall, while looking south-west, the distinctive profile of the Knockmealdown Mountains is visible across the Mitchelstown valley.
• •The terrain is composed of Old Red Sandstone, and the northern slopes show clear evidence of glacial carving, with the ridge dropping sharply into the deep coum that houses the waters of Lough Curra.
• •Despite the name suggesting a sharp pinnacle, the summit is a wide, exposed plateau where the wind has a habit of reminding you exactly why the surrounding lowlands are so much more populated.