Baurtregaum NW Top

About Baurtregaum NW Top

Sitting on the high sandstone ridge of the Slieve Mish Mountains, this subsidiary peak overlooks the dramatic U-shaped Derrymore Glen. It offers a rugged, peat-covered approach from the main summit of Baurtregaum, providing expansive views across Tralee Bay toward the Magharee Islands and the sharp peaks of the Brandon range.

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• •The name Baurtregaum is derived from the Irish Barr Trí gCom, which translates as the 'summit of the three combes.' This describes the three deep glacial cirques of Derrymore, Curraheen, and Finglas that radiate from the central massif.
• •This northern shoulder provides a superior vantage point into the Derrymore Glen compared to the main summit. From the plateau, you can look directly down onto the three small glacial lakes nestled on the valley floor below the scree slopes of Caherconree.
• •The ground here is composed of Old Red Sandstone, a characteristic feature of the Dingle Peninsula's geology, which can become remarkably slick and greasy underfoot during the frequent Atlantic mists.
• •While the main summit attracts the few hikers who venture into the Slieve Mish, this NW Top offers a similar altitude with significantly fewer crowds, which is impressive given that the range is rarely busy to begin with.