Barcam [An Barr Cam]

About Barcam [An Barr Cam]

Tucked within the rounded peaks of the Slieve Blooms, this peat-covered summit offers a quiet alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain consists of characteristic blanket bog and heather, requiring some careful footwork. From the top, there are excellent views across the Glendine Gap towards Arderin, the highest point in the range.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'An Barr Cam', meaning 'the crooked top', a reference to the uneven and undulating nature of the high ground here.
• •Situated on the border of County Offaly and County Laois, the summit overlooks the deep-cut valley of the Glenletter River to the west and the sprawling Irish midlands beyond.
• •The hill is frequently bagged as part of a longer ridge walk connecting to Wolftrap Mountain to the north, following the general line of the Slieve Bloom Way.
• •While the Slieve Blooms are among the oldest mountains in Europe, the deep blanket bog on Barcam’s slopes ensures that any walker lacking gaiters will feel the terrain's age primarily through its remarkable capacity to retain water.