Monabrack

Sitting on the eastern shoulders of the Galty range, this Hewitt offers a quieter perspective on the higher peaks nearby. Characterised by its broad, peaty plateau, it provides a rugged link between Lyracappul and the central summits. Expect soft ground underfoot and clear vistas across the Galtee Valley.

• •The name derives from the Irish 'Móin Bhreac', meaning 'speckled bog'. This describes the mottled appearance of the high plateau, where dark peat hags contrast with tufts of hardy mountain grasses.
• •It is a key waypoint on the 'Galtee Crossing' route, acting as a high-altitude bridge between the eastern approaches from the Black Road and the more dramatic, steep-sided peaks of the central range.
• •The summit offers a spectacular profile view of Galtymore and Galtybeg to the west, while to the south-east, the long ridge of the Knockmealdown Mountains is visible across the broad valley floor.
• •Though it lacks the craggy drama of the Galty northern corries, its status as a Hewitt marks it as one of the significant peaks in the Republic of Ireland standing over two thousand feet high.
• •True to its name, the 'speckled bog' provides a masterclass in Irish mountain hydrology; after a week of rain, the 'speckled' part refers mainly to the patterns of mud you will acquire between your ankles and knees.