Feorus East [Cooryeen]

About Feorus East [Cooryeen]

Rising from the northern fringes of the Caha Mountains, this rugged Tump offers a quiet vantage point over the Beara Peninsula. Its terrain is characteristic of the region—sandstone outcrops interspersed with wet heath. To the north, the view stretches across Kenmare Bay to the looming peaks of the Iveragh Peninsula.

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• •The name Feorus is derived from the Irish 'Feoras', meaning a green or grassy place, while Cooryeen likely comes from 'Cuirrín', referring to a small marsh or a quiet corner of land.
• •From the 474-metre summit, the view includes a clear line of sight across the water to the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, with the distinctive profile of Carrauntoohil often visible on clear days.
• •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a high-level traverse connecting toward Knockanaskill, crossing the glaciated sandstone ribs that form the backbone of the Beara landscape.
• •As a Tump, this summit is defined by having a prominence of at least 30 metres, making it a distinct, if modest, shoulder within the complex topography of the Kerry-Cork border.
• •Despite the name promising a 'green place,' the standard Beara approach usually involves negotiating enough boggy ground to ensure your boots have forgotten what 'dry' feels like long before you reach the top.