Republic of Ireland
Beenbo
477M
1564FT
About Beenbo
Rising above the village of An Clochán, this modest Dingle peak offers a quieter alternative to the busier Brandon massif. Its grassy slopes provide a direct vantage point over the sweeping curve of Brandon Bay and the Maharees peninsula, making it an excellent spot for observing Atlantic weather systems rolling in.
Key Statistics
Rank
40th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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48m
Nearest Town
An Clochán
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
Q545074
Latitude
52.2002°N
Longitude
10.1283°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Irish Binn Bhó, translating as the 'Peak of the Cow,' likely referring to the historical use of these slopes for summer cattle grazing.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective of the Seven Hogs islands and the sandy tombolo of the Maharees stretching into the Atlantic to the northeast.
- •While it is overshadowed by the nearby 900-metre giants of the Brandon range, its status as a Tump ensures it remains a distinct objective for those methodically ticking off the island's independent peaks.
- •For those who find the ascent of nearby Brandon Mountain a little too ambitious for a short winter afternoon, Beenbo offers roughly half the height with considerably less of the crowd.