Beann SW Top

About Beann SW Top

Standing as a rugged high point on the southern Iveragh Peninsula, this Hewitt offers a quiet, peat-heavy approach from the Glencar side. It forms part of the broad ridge system of the Dunkerron Mountains, providing a wilder, less-frequented alternative to the busy trails of the neighboring MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish word 'beann', which translates to a peak, pinnacle, or horn, reflecting the sharp, rocky character of the higher ground in this part of County Kerry.
• •Located within the Dunkerron Mountains, the summit is part of a high-altitude plateau that separates the valleys of Glencar to the north and the Blackwater river to the south.
• •The summit offers a spectacular, uncrowded vantage point to view the entire MacGillycuddy’s Reeks range to the northeast, specifically the steep southern faces of Carrauntoohil and Caher.
• •To the southwest, the view opens up across the Kenmare River toward the rugged, spine-like ridges of the Beara Peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
• •In a region where the Reeks attract the majority of visitors, this summit offers the rare luxury of a 2,000-foot peak where you are far more likely to encounter a stray sheep than another hiker.