Binn Mhor NE Top

About Binn Mhor NE Top

This rugged shoulder on the central Maumturks ridge offers a sharp perspective of the range’s quartzite spine. Situated between Binn Mhór and Binn Chaonaigh, it overlooks the deep trough of the Lough Inagh valley. The terrain is characteristically Connemara: steep, stony, and unforgiving underfoot, but essential for those traversing the main ridge.

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Did You Know?

• •The name is derived from the Irish 'Binn Mhór', meaning 'Great Peak'. This specific point serves as a subsidiary high point on the sprawling northern shoulder of the parent mountain.
• •It is a key waypoint on the Maumturks Ridge Walk, a notoriously demanding route known for its 'yo-yo' profile and the absence of established paths across the slippery, loose rock.
• •The summit offers a clear, direct view across the Inagh Valley to the Twelve Bens, specifically the scree-covered eastern flanks of Binn Corr and Derryclare.
• •In the Maumturks, a minor 'top' often feels like a significant mountain in its own right, particularly when you realize the descent into the next col is usually twice as steep as it appeared on the map.