Tooth Mountain [Cnoc na bhFiacal]

About Tooth Mountain [Cnoc na bhFiacal]

Rising from the rugged spine of the Beara Peninsula, this jagged sandstone peak perfectly matches its Irish name, Cnoc na bhFiacal. Situated in the heart of the Caha Mountains, it offers a wild, rocky experience typical of the region, overlooking the deep waters of Bantry Bay and the distant peaks of Iveragh.

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• •Its Irish name, Cnoc na bhFiacal, translates literally as "Hill of the Teeth," a reference to the serrated, sawtooth profile of the sandstone ridges that define this section of the Caha Mountains.
• •The mountain is often climbed as part of a classic Beara ridge walk, connecting the Healy Pass with the higher ground of Knockowen and Hungry Hill to the west.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the Great Sugar Loaf to the south and the winding coastline of the Kenmare River to the north.
• •In keeping with its name, the terrain is dominated by Old Red Sandstone "ribs"—narrow, parallel rock outcrops that provide excellent grip for boots but can be remarkably unforgiving on a pair of trousers.