Beenreagh [An Bhinn Riabhach]

About Beenreagh [An Bhinn Riabhach]

Rising above the coastal village of Glenbeigh, this brindled peak offers a rugged ascent on the northern edge of the Iveragh Peninsula. Often overshadowed by the nearby Reeks, its heather-streaked slopes provide a quiet vantage point over the sweeping sands of Rossbeigh Strand and the Atlantic waters of Dingle Bay.

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• •The Irish name An Bhinn Riabhach translates as the 'brindled' or 'streaked' peak, a likely reference to the weathered appearance of its grey rock and dark heather slopes.
• •The summit offers a clear perspective on the Slieve Mish mountains on the Dingle Peninsula, which are visible directly across the water to the north.
• •It is classified as a Hump, meaning it has a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides; this ensures that the climb from the Glenbeigh side requires a fair amount of honest effort from the valley floor.
• •Despite its respectable height of 1,624 feet, Beenreagh remains largely ignored by the crowds heading for the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer their mountain silence without a queue at the cairn.