Beann na Stiocairi

About Beann na Stiocairi

Situated on the rugged Iveragh Peninsula near An Chillín Liath, this 673-metre peak offers a quiet alternative to the busier Kerry ranges. The ascent involves navigating steep, grassy slopes and rocky sandstone. From the summit, you gain a commanding perspective over the Coomura Circuit and the deeply carved Inny Valley.

Key Statistics

Find It

Did You Know?

• •The name derives from the Irish Beann na Stiocairi, translating literally as the 'Peak of the Scroungers' or 'Stingy People', a title likely rooted in local folklore or a nickname for those who grazed their flocks on these high, marginal lands.
• •The hill serves as a western gateway to the wild Coomura Highlands, with the sharp, distinctive profile of Mullaghanattin—often called the 'Matterhorn of Kerry'—visible across the valley to the northeast.
• •From the summit, the view extends past the inland waters of Lough Currane to the Atlantic, where the jagged silhouettes of the Skellig Islands can be seen on the western horizon.
• •The southern approach through the Finglas River valley is largely pathless and boggy, ensuring that even in peak season, the silence of the high Iveragh interior remains undisturbed by crowds.