Gouladane

Rising above the narrow spine of the Sheep’s Head Peninsula, this 303m summit offers a rugged, Atlantic character. Tucked between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay, the terrain is a classic West Cork mix of sandstone ribs and damp hollows, providing an excellent, lower-level perspective on the neighbouring higher peak of Seefin.

• •The name likely derives from the Irish 'Gualadán', a diminutive of 'guala', meaning shoulder. This reflects its topographical position as a prominent secondary height on the sandstone ridge of the peninsula.
• •Occupying a narrow strip of land between two deep inlets, the summit provides a simultaneous view of the Beara Peninsula to the north and the Mizen Peninsula to the south.
• •The hill is frequently crossed as part of the Sheep’s Head Way, a long-distance walking route known for its proximity to the coastline and its weather-beaten, rocky outcrops.
• •At 303 metres, the summit misses the 1,000ft milestone by just six feet, though the Atlantic wind at the top usually does a convincing job of making it feel much higher.