Bohaun [Na Bothain]

About Bohaun [Na Bothain]

Tucked away in the rugged borderlands of County Mayo, this modest peak offers a quieter perspective on the surrounding Maumturk and Partry Mountains. Rising above the Erriff River valley, its heathery slopes provide a straightforward but often boggy ascent, leading to a summit with expansive views across the fractured landscapes of Connemara.

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• •The name Na Bothain translates from Irish Gaelic as 'the huts', likely a reference to ancient shielings or temporary shelters used by herdsmen moving livestock to higher summer pastures.
• •Its position provides a grandstand view of the Erriff River snaking through the valley below towards Killary Harbour, framed by the impressive profiles of Ben Gorm and the Sheeffry Hills.
• •Despite its modest elevation, its 150 metres of prominence earns it the classification of a Hump, making it a distinct island of high ground in a landscape of rolling peatland.
• •Given the name translates to 'the huts', walkers are often disappointed to find that the summit offers absolutely nothing in the way of actual roofed accommodation.