Bothan [Bohaun]

Tucking into the eastern fringe of the Maumturks, this rugged outlier provides a quiet, remote alternative to the main ridge. The ascent involves navigating classic Connemara bog and heath. From the top, you’re rewarded with an excellent, clear view across the northern waters of Lough Corrib toward the Partry Mountains.

• •The name Bohaun derives from the Irish bothán, meaning a small hut or cabin, likely referring to a shelter used by shepherds during summer grazing on the higher slopes.
• •Its classification as a Marilyn stems from its topographical isolation, cut off from the higher Maumturk peaks by the deep valley of the Bealanabrack River to the west.
• •The summit offers a commanding view of the Joyce Country (Dúiche Sheoigheach) and, on a clear day, the distinctive pyramid of Croagh Patrick is visible to the northwest.
• •Navigating the lower slopes is a quintessential Connemara experience, where 'ground' is often a polite term for a series of interconnected peat hags and hidden pools.