Dromderalough [Dromderalough South] [Drom idir Dha Loch]

About Dromderalough [Dromderalough South] [Drom idir Dha Loch]

This rugged Hewitt stands on the Cork and Kerry border within the Shehy Mountains. Its name, Drom idir Dhá Loch, translates as the ‘ridge between two lakes,’ reflecting its position above the remote mountain waters. Expect typical West Cork terrain: peat hags, sandstone outcrops, and expansive views across the Beara Peninsula.

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• •The Irish name Drom idir Dhá Loch translates literally as the 'ridge between two lakes.' This likely refers to its position overlooking the iconic Gougane Barra lake to the south and the smaller Lough Nambrackderg tucked into the northern cliffs.
• •This summit sits directly on the county boundary between Cork and Kerry, forming part of a high, peaty plateau that links the peak with its taller neighbour, Knockboy.
• •Standing at 653 metres, it is categorised as a Hewitt, marking it as one of the significant Irish peaks rising above the 2,000-foot threshold.
• •From the summit, the view south looks directly into the deep glacial bowl of Gougane Barra, where the River Lee begins its journey toward Cork city.
• •Despite being a 'ridge between two lakes,' the terrain underfoot often suggests the entire mountain is trying to become a third one, particularly after a typical West Cork downpour.