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Republic of Ireland
Coomhola Mountain [Sliabh Chom Sheola]
472M
1549FT
About Coomhola Mountain [Sliabh Chom Sheola]
Rising above the Coomhola River valley on the edge of the Shehy Mountains, this 472m peak offers a quiet alternative to more frequented West Cork summits. The terrain is typical of the region—a mix of rough grazing and rocky outcrops—providing clear views south towards Bantry Bay and the Caha Mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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33m
Nearest Town
Gortroe
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
V995593
Latitude
51.7775°N
Longitude
9.4569°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Irish Sliabh Chom Sheola, meaning 'mountain of the hollow of the sail,' likely referring to the deep, bowl-shaped valley of the Coomhola River that cuts into the range.
- •From the summit, you can look directly down the length of Bantry Bay towards the Atlantic, with the profile of Whiddy Island and its oil terminal clearly visible to the south.
- •The mountain is situated on the eastern fringes of the Beara Peninsula, acting as a geographical gateway between the lush Glengarriff woods and the wilder high ground of the Shehy range.
- •It remains a remarkably quiet spot; you are far more likely to share the summit with a few hardy mountain sheep than with another group of hikers.