Crohane SW Top

About Crohane SW Top

Situated in the rugged Shehy Mountains near the Cork-Kerry border, this 476m Tump offers a quiet, untracked alternative to the region's more prominent peaks. The terrain consists of rocky outcrops interspersed with damp heath and rough grass, providing clear vantage points over the Roughty River valley towards the higher Crohane massif.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'Cruachán', meaning 'little stack' or 'conical hill', a common descriptor for the pointed, sandstone summits found throughout this part of Munster.
• •The summit serves as an excellent viewpoint for the Borlin Valley to the south and the craggy northern face of Knockboy, the highest point in County Cork.
• •Geologically, the hill is part of the Old Red Sandstone Shehy range, characterized by the distinct purple-grey rock layers visible in the various outcrops near the top.
• •Due to its lack of a formal path, the ascent offers a masterclass in 'Kerry bog-trotting', where success depends entirely on choosing the one patch of moss that won't immediately swallow your boot.