Coomclogherane Top [Com Clocharain]

About Coomclogherane Top [Com Clocharain]

Situated in the Shehy Mountains near Kilgarvan, this 449m Tump overlooks the deep, stony hollow of its namesake. Characterised by Old Red Sandstone outcrops and rough heathery ground, it provides a secluded vantage point with clear views northward across the Roughty Valley towards the massive bulk of Mangerton Mountain.

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• •The name Coomclogherane is an anglicisation of the Irish Com Clocharáin, which translates as the ‘hollow of the stony place’, referencing the rugged glacial cirque located immediately south of the summit.
• •While less visited than the neighbouring peaks, the summit offers an excellent perspective on the deep corrie containing Lough Nambrackdarrig, which sits tucked beneath the ridge leading toward Baurearagh Mountain.
• •As part of the Shehy range, the hill is composed of Old Red Sandstone, featuring the distinctive ribbed rock steps and peat hags typical of the high ground spanning the Kerry and Cork border.
• •Navigating the Shehy Mountains often requires a philosophical approach to bog-trotting, as the local terrain is expertly designed to hide ankle-deep water under the most innocent-looking patches of moss.