Republic of Ireland
Stoompa East Top
605M
1985FT
About Stoompa East Top
Sitting on the eastern shoulder of the more prominent Stoompa, this 605-metre height offers a wild, peat-covered landscape typical of the rugged Mangerton and Shehy ranges. It serves as a quieter viewpoint overlooking the deep waters of Lough Guitane and the distinctive skyline of the Paps of Anu to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
13th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21m
Nearest Town
Coolies
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
W017819
Latitude
51.9810°N
Longitude
9.4314°W
Did You Know?
- •Stoompa derives from the Irish 'Stumpa', which translates to 'stump' or 'post', aptly describing the blunt, blocky profile the mountain presents when viewed from the glens below.
- •The summit is a prime spot for viewing the 'Paps of Anu' (Dá Chích Anann), two breast-shaped peaks to the east that form one of Ireland's most famous prehistoric landscapes.
- •This ridge overlooks the remote Clydagh River valley, a traditional boundary area between the rugged highlands of Kerry and the rolling terrain of West Cork.
- •Navigating the plateau to this top involves a masterclass in 'peat-hag hopping', an Irish hillwalking discipline where the goal is to reach the summit without disappearing knee-deep into a bog.