Slievanea

About Slievanea

Rising steeply above the glaciated valley of Loch a' Chnoicín, this broad sandstone peak offers a quieter alternative to the busier Brandon range. Located east of the Connor Pass, the summit plateau provides a superb vantage point for surveying the Dingle Peninsula’s jagged coastline and the distant Skellig Islands.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Sliabh an Aonaigh, meaning 'Mountain of the Fair' or 'Mountain of the Assembly,' suggesting the summit may have historically hosted seasonal gatherings or Lughnasadh festivals.
• •Positioned centrally on the peninsula, the peak offers a bird's-eye view of the winding Connor Pass road to the west and the expansive sands of Brandon Bay to the north.
• •The hill is often climbed as part of a high-level horseshoe route around the deep, north-facing corrie that cradles the waters of Loch a' Chnoicín.
• •Underfoot, the terrain is a classic Kerry mix of Old Red Sandstone and thick peat, requiring careful navigation across the broad plateau during the peninsula's frequent Atlantic mists.
• •Despite the name promising a 'fair,' the most lively assembly you are likely to encounter at the summit today is a huddle of sheep seeking shelter from the prevailing south-westerlies.