Boughil [Buachaill Finnleithid]

Rising above the dramatic Ballaghbeama Gap in the southern Iveragh Peninsula, this Hewitt offers a rugged, pathless ascent. Its rocky 631m summit provides a front-row seat to the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks across the valley, contrasting sharply with the glistening waters of Kenmare Bay and the Atlantic coastline visible to the south.

• •The Irish name Buachaill Finnleithid translates to "The Boy of Finnleithid". In Gaelic mountain nomenclature, a buachaill (boy or herdsman) often denotes a prominent peak that appears to stand guard over lower-lying pastures or mountain passes.
• •It serves as a significant high point overlooking the Ballaghbeama Gap, a narrow, glaciated pass that provides one of the most scenic and remote road crossings through the mountains of County Kerry.
• •The summit offers a distinct perspective on the Reeks; you can trace the entire ridge from Knocknapeasta over to Carrauntoohil, while looking south reveals the long finger of the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains.
• •While the MacGillycuddy's Reeks attract the crowds, Boughil remains a quiet retreat for those who don't mind navigating the "Kerry mix"—a local term for terrain that is simultaneously rocky, steep, and remarkably boggy.