Stumpa Barr na hAbhann [Skregmore East Top]

About Stumpa Barr na hAbhann [Skregmore East Top]

Positioned on the high ridge of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks between Skregmore and Beenkeragh, this rugged summit commands a central view of the range. The terrain is characteristically rocky, offering a sharp perspective into the Hag’s Glen and across the deep Coomcallee towards the towering north-eastern face of Carrauntoohil.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'Stumpa Barr na hAbhann', which translates as the 'peak at the head of the river'. This refers to its position overlooking the source waters of the Gaddagh River, which drains the Coomloughra and Hag's Glen basins.
• •This peak is a key waypoint on the Coomloughra Horseshoe, a classic high-level circuit that includes Ireland's three highest mountains: Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh, and Caher.
• •The summit offers a particularly clear profile of the Beenkeragh Ridge, the jagged, narrow arête that links the Reeks' second-highest peak to the main summit of Carrauntoohil.
• •Its English name, Skregmore East Top, is a descriptive label used by surveyors, but the Irish name is far older and better reflects the peak's topographical role in the local watershed.
• •Navigating this section of the ridge requires steady footing; while not as narrow as the nearby Beenkeragh Ridge, the ground is a mix of shattered sandstone and steep grassy run-offs.