Cummeenbaun [An Coimin Ban]

About Cummeenbaun [An Coimin Ban]

Rising from the rugged spine of the Beara Peninsula, this 510m peak offers a classic Caha Mountains experience. Expect a mix of sandstone ribs and boggy hollows. It overlooks the deep waters of Glanmore Lake, providing clear views across the Kenmare River towards the high peaks of the Iveragh Peninsula.

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• •The name translates from the Irish An Coimín Bán, meaning the 'white little common.' In this context, a coimín is an area of commonage land used for shared grazing, while bán (white) likely describes the pale appearance of the mountain grasses or local quartz outcrops.
• •It sits directly on the county boundary between Cork and Kerry, forming part of the high sandstone spine that separates the Sheen River valley from the coastal slopes above Adrigole.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the hairpin bends of the Healy Pass to the east and the jagged profile of Tooth Mountain to the west.
• •Navigating this section of the Caha range in low cloud is a notorious challenge, as the repeating pattern of glaciated sandstone ribs can easily lead an inattentive walker in circles.