Barraboy Mountain [Cnoc Bharr Bui]

About Barraboy Mountain [Cnoc Bharr Bui]

Tucked away in the rugged Shehy Mountains of West Cork, this 462m peak offers a quiet alternative to the busier Kerry heights. Its terrain is quintessential West Cork—exposed rock, heavy bog, and wild, pathless slopes. It commands a lonely position overlooking the R584 road as it winds towards Bantry.

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• •The Irish name Cnoc Bharr Buí translates to 'Hill of the Yellow Top,' likely describing the late-season colouring of the Purple Moor Grass that covers these acidic upland slopes.
• •The summit offers a clear sightline south towards the waters of Bantry Bay, while the distinctive silhouettes of The Paps of Anu are visible to the north across the border in County Kerry.
• •The mountain lies just west of the Pass of Keimaneigh, a dramatic limestone gorge that serves as a historic gateway between the inland valleys and the rugged coast of West Cork.
• •In the Shehy Mountains, a classification like Tump usually promises two things: absolute solitude and a very high probability of ending the day with at least one boot full of bog water.