Knockanouganish [Cnoc an Uaignis]

Rising above the rugged Beara Peninsula, this sandstone peak offers a quiet alternative to the higher Caha Mountains. Its terrain is quintessential West Cork: a mix of rough heather and rocky ribs. From the summit, you’ll find expansive views across the Kenmare River toward the distant peaks of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

• •The Irish name Cnoc an Uaignis translates to 'the hill of solitude' or 'loneliness,' a title that reflects its position away from the more frequented sections of the Beara Way.
• •The summit provides a commanding perspective of the northern Beara coastline, looking directly down over the waters of Ardgroom Harbour and Kenmare Bay.
• •Geologically, the hill is composed of Old Red Sandstone, typical of the Variscan folding that created the distinctive ribbed ridges of the southwest Irish peninsulas.
• •If the name Hill of Solitude is to be taken literally, you are considerably more likely to share the summit with a stray sheep than a fellow hiker.