Beann

About Beann

Rising steeply above the Glencar valley, this rugged Iveragh peak offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Reeks. Its rocky, heathery slopes provide a demanding ascent, rewarding walkers with a dramatic perspective of Mullaghanattin’s sharp profile and a sprawling vista across the Kenmare River toward the Beara Peninsula.

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• •The name translates simply as 'peak' from the Irish beann, a fittingly blunt description for this prominent point in the Dunkerron Mountains.
• •The summit is a key vantage point for studying the south faces of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks; the jagged silhouettes of Caher and Carrauntoohil appear particularly imposing from this southern perspective.
• •Hikers often include this peak in a demanding circuit known as the Coomura Horseshoe, which traverses the wild, pathless ridges surrounding the pocket-shaped valley to the west.
• •Standing at over 750 metres, it is classified as a Hewitt and a Marilyn, marking it as one of the most significant heights on the Iveragh Peninsula outside the main Reeks complex.
• •The 'unspoilt' nature of the ascent is effectively a guarantee that you won't be troubled by anything as convenient as a waymarked path or stable footing.