Killane Mountain [An Calan]

Rising from the rugged spine of the Beara Peninsula, this 537m Tump offers a quintessential Caha Mountains experience. Expect a mix of exposed sandstone slabs and soft, boggy hollows. Positioned east of Hungry Hill, it provides clear, unobstructed views across the deep waters of Bantry Bay toward the Sheep’s Head.

• •The Irish name An Calán is thought to refer to a hollow or a small vessel-like depression in the landscape, a common feature in this glaciated sandstone terrain.
• •Killane Mountain is often crossed by walkers navigating the high ridge between the village of Adrigole and the imposing massif of Hungry Hill to the west.
• •The summit offers a direct line of sight over the Berehaven Sound and the northern coastline of Bere Island, a strategically important deep-water anchorage.
• •While the rock is dependable Old Red Sandstone, the mountain is notorious for its 'mist-traps,' where low clouds can quickly roll in from Bantry Bay and obscure the complex, craggy navigation.