Mangerton North Top

About Mangerton North Top

Occupying the rugged northern edge of the Mangerton plateau, this Hewitt offers a quieter alternative to the main summit. The terrain is defined by wild blanket bog and dramatic drops into the Horse’s Glen, providing a grandstand view of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks across the deep, glaciated valleys of Killarney.

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• •The name Mangerton is an anglicisation of Sliabh Mangarta, which translates from Irish as 'the mountain of the long-grass' or 'the mangy mountain', referring to the coarse vegetation that dominates this high-altitude plateau.
• •The summit is a primary vantage point for looking down into the Horse’s Glen, a spectacular glaciated valley containing the Loughs Erhagh, Managh, and Garagarry.
• •To the west, the view is dominated by the full profile of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, with Ireland’s highest peak, Carrauntoohil, clearly visible across the gap of the Killarney valley.
• •This top is a key component of the Mangerton Horseshoe, a high-level circuit that rings the Devil’s Punchbowl, a deep corrie lake that supplies the town of Killarney with its water.
• •At nearly 800 metres, the summit plateau remains surprisingly aquatic; it is one of the few places in Kerry where you can enjoy world-class alpine views while standing ankle-deep in a saturated peat bog.