Knocknabreeda [An Cnoc Breac]

About Knocknabreeda [An Cnoc Breac]

Overlooking the Inny River valley on the Iveragh Peninsula, this 568-metre peak offers a rugged, often boggy ascent typical of South Kerry. Its "speckled" character comes from a mosaic of sandstone outcrops and heather. Reaching the summit rewards you with clear views of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and the distant Atlantic coast.

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• •The name An Cnoc Breac translates from Irish as "the speckled hill," referring to the dappled appearance of the terrain where dark heather and light-coloured sandstone outcrops create a mottled pattern.
• •From the summit, you can look directly north across the Ballaghbeama Gap to the jagged profile of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, which provides a dramatic contrast to the more rounded southern ridges of the Iveragh Peninsula.
• •Walkers often visit this hill as part of a longer trek through the southern Dunkerron Mountains, often linking it with Coomcallee to explore the remote ridges between Sneem and Waterville.
• •While its classification as a Tump guarantees at least 30 metres of prominence, the local Kerry sheep are generally more concerned with the quality of the grazing than the hill's status on a list.