Vârfuri montane și puncte de belvedere în Peninsula Beara

Beara Peaks and Viewpoints

The Beara Peninsula's landscape is defined by the Caha and Slieve Miskish mountain ranges. This collection features prominent summits like Sugarloaf and Adrigole Mountain, alongside coastal vantage points overlooking Bantry Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Highlights include the Mare’s Tail Waterfall, one of Ireland's highest falls, and Lady Bantry’s Lookout, which provides views of Glengarriff’s ancient oak forests and the surrounding rugged terrain.

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Lady Bantry's Lookout

Elevated viewpoint within Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve. Accessible via a steep stone staircase, it offers 360-degree views of Bantry Bay, Glengarriff Harbour, and the Caha Mountains.

B

Sugarloaf Mountain

A 574-meter peak in the Caha Mountains known for its conical shape. The summit provides views across Bantry Bay toward the Sheep's Head Peninsula.

C

Dooneen

Coastal vantage point near the western tip of the peninsula, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the Dursey Sound.

D

Mare's Tail Waterfall

One of Ireland's highest waterfalls, located on the slopes of Hungry Hill near Adrigole. The water cascades down a steep rock face in the Caha Mountains.

E

Gour

Coastal viewpoint along the R572 road, offering vistas of the rugged Atlantic shoreline and the Beara landscape.

F

Adrigole Mountain

A summit in the Caha Mountains overlooking Adrigole Harbour and the Healy Pass. The area is characterized by glaciated rock landscapes.

G

Skellig

Mountain peak in the Caha range offering views across the rugged interior of the Beara Peninsula.

H

Tooth Mountain

A rocky peak in the Caha Mountains north of Adrigole, known for its sharp, jagged profile.

I

Eagle Hill

Summit located near Allihies at the western end of the peninsula. It overlooks the historic copper mining district and the Atlantic coast.

J

Knockoura

A 490-meter summit providing views of Castletownbere, Bere Island, and the Slieve Miskish Mountains.

K

Killaha Mountain

Peak on the northern side of the peninsula overlooking Kenmare Bay and the mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula.

L

Barraduff Mountain

Mountain situated near the Cork-Kerry border, offering views of the inner Kenmare Bay and the eastern Caha Mountains.