Lackawee [An Leaca Bhui]

About Lackawee [An Leaca Bhui]

Rising from the rugged spine of the Beara Peninsula, this sandstone peak offers a quintessential Atlantic hiking experience. Its name, meaning "the yellow slope," reflects the weathered grasses of its flanks. Expect a pathless, rocky ascent that rewards walkers with an incredible perspective over Bantry Bay and the neighbouring heights of Hungry Hill.

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• •The Irish name An Leaca Bhuí translates as 'the yellow slope' or 'yellow flagstone'. This likely refers to the distinct hue of the mountain's vegetation—often Molinia grass—which turns a pale, straw-yellow colour during the winter months.
• •It is frequently tackled as part of a traverse across the central Beara ridge, often linked with its higher and more famous neighbour, Hungry Hill, which lies roughly three kilometres to the west.
• •From the summit, walkers can look directly down into the Adrigole harbour and across the broad expanse of Bantry Bay toward the Sheep's Head Peninsula.
• •Despite being classified as a Tump, the lack of a formal trail means you are far more likely to share the summit with a stray sheep than another hiker.