Mullaghnarakill

About Mullaghnarakill

Located in the wild heart of the Iveragh Peninsula, this Hewitt forms a vital link in the rugged horseshoe above Coomasaharn Lough. Its broad, grassy summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Reeks, providing an expansive vantage point over the Dingle Peninsula and the surrounding Atlantic-battered peaks of Kerry.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'Mullach na hAicille', which translates as the 'summit of the eagle’s nest', referring to the raptors that historically inhabited these high Kerry crags.
• •It is a key feature of the Coomasaharn Horseshoe, a demanding high-level circuit that takes in neighbouring peaks like Teermoyle and Knockmoyle while overlooking seven glacial lakes.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the Slieve Mish Mountains across Dingle Bay and the massive sandstone bulk of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks to the east.
• •The terrain is typical of the Iveragh highlands, consisting of Old Red Sandstone covered by thick layers of blanket bog and hardy mountain grasses.
• •Despite the name’s promise of eagles, you are considerably more likely to find a solitary Kerry mountain sheep looking mildly offended by your presence.