Coomacarrea [Com an Charria]

About Coomacarrea [Com an Charria]

Dominating the northern skyline of the Iveragh Peninsula, this 772m Marilyn is defined by dramatic glacial cirques and steep, grassy flanks. Often tackled from An Chillín Liath, the summit offers a rugged, solitary alternative to the Reeks, with expansive views stretching across Dingle Bay toward the distant Brandon Range.

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• •The name derives from the Irish 'Com an Charria', which translates as the 'Hollow of the Stag', likely referring to the deep glacial valley or coum that sits below its eastern slopes.
• •It serves as the high point of a magnificent mountain horseshoe around Lough Coomasahane, one of the most impressive glacial amphitheatres in County Kerry.
• •From the summit, the view south provides a clear perspective of the entire MacGillycuddy’s Reeks ridgeline, including the sharp profile of Carrauntoohil.
• •Despite being a significant Hewitt and the highest peak in its immediate range, its relative obscurity compared to the Ring of Kerry peaks means you are far more likely to share the summit with sheep than with other walkers.