Leitir Eitreann [Binn Mhor]

About Leitir Eitreann [Binn Mhor]

Rising from the rugged landscape of Connemara, this coastal Marilyn offers a straightforward but rewarding scramble over rough, heathery ground. Positioned north of the higher Twelve Bens, it provides an intimate perspective of the Atlantic coastline and the intricate loughs that define the South Mayo and Central Galway border.

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• •The name Leitir Eitreann comes from the Irish for a 'furrowed hillside', likely referring to the water-worn gullies in the terrain, while the alternative name Binn Mhór simply translates to 'Big Peak'.
• •Though modest in height compared to the main range, its summit offers a distinctive northern perspective of the Twelve Bens, particularly the quartzite profiles of Benbaun and Benkully.
• •The view to the west is dominated by the Renvyle Peninsula and the Atlantic, while to the north, the waters of Killary Harbour—Ireland’s only true fjord—are clearly visible.
• •Despite its name translating to 'Big Peak', it is arguably one of the most diminutive Marilyns in the region, providing a gentle alternative to the grueling horseshoe routes nearby.