Eagles Hill [An Bhinn Riabhach]

About Eagles Hill [An Bhinn Riabhach]

Dominating the wild landscape between Sneem and Waterville, this 549m Marilyn offers a remote experience on the southern Iveragh Peninsula. The terrain is quintessential Kerry, consisting of rugged sandstone outcrops and high peat bog. From the summit, the views drop sharply toward the dark waters of Lough Derriana and the Inny valley.

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• •The Irish name An Bhinn Riabhach translates as "the brindled" or "streaked peak," a description of the dappled patterns created by the alternating rock and vegetation on its slopes.
• •It forms part of the high ground encircling the head of the Inny River valley, providing a quieter alternative to the better-known trails of the Ring of Kerry.
• •Looking south from the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view across the Kenmare River to the rugged silhouettes of the Caha Mountains on the Beara Peninsula.
• •While the name Eagles Hill suggests majestic raptors, the most common aerial sightings here are kestrels or the occasional hooded crow eyeing a hiker's lunch.