Cnoc Breasail

About Cnoc Breasail

Sitting deep in the rugged Dunkerron Mountains of south Iveragh, this 592-metre peak offers a true sense of Kerry wilderness. The terrain is a characterful mix of sandstone outcrops and peat, rewarding climbers with a commanding perspective over Kenmare Bay toward the Beara Peninsula and the neighbouring ridge of Finnararagh.

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• •Derived from the Irish Cnoc Breasail, the name translates as 'Breasal’s Hill,' an ancient Gaelic personal name that likely refers to a local chieftain or territory holder from the Iveragh Peninsula’s past.
• •The hill is a key point on the wild, pathless ridge of the Dunkerron Mountains that divides the Sneem and Blackwater river valleys, offering some of the most secluded hiking in County Kerry.
• •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the broad expanse of Kenmare Bay, with the Slieve Miskish and Caha Mountains of the Beara Peninsula forming a jagged horizon across the water.
• •Falling just eight metres short of the 600-metre mark, the summit remains blissfully ignored by most peak-baggers, ensuring its sandstone ribs are shared mostly with the local sheep.