Esknaloughoge [Eisc na Leathog]

About Esknaloughoge [Eisc na Leathog]

Rising above the southern coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, this 416m Tump offers a rugged, off-track experience. The terrain is typical of this region: a mix of wet bog and sandstone outcrops. From the summit, you gain a clear, specific view across the Kenmare River toward the jagged Beara Peninsula peaks.

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• •The Irish name Eisc na Leathóg translates as the 'Gully of the Flounder'. In the local landscape, the word eisc refers to a narrow channel or rocky rift, likely describing one of the steep-sided gullies that cut through the sandstone on the hill's flanks.
• •From the summit, walkers have a direct line of sight across the Kenmare River to the distinctive profile of the Beara Peninsula, including the prominent peak of Hungry Hill.
• •Navigating the lower slopes often involves a test of character against the deep Iveragh bog, making a sturdy pair of gaiters more of a necessity than an accessory.