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Brandon Group Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 952 metres Summits in area: 13 OS Map(s): 70 for all tops Set Area Map On     Brandon North Top Mountain Kerry County For origin of name, see Brandon. Height: 891 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 70 for top Grid Ref: Q46117 12211 Latitude: 52.240570 Longitude: -10.253525 ITM: 446100 612264 Prominence: 8m   Isolation: 0.4km Climbers who follow the Faha Ridge and stick to the crest will eventually emerge on the summit ridge near the grassy top of this peak. In clear conditions it commands a spectacular view of the Faha Ridge. Brandon North Top is the second highest mountain in the Brandon Group area and the 15th highest in Ireland. Brandon North Top is the second most westerly summit in the Brandon Group area. Our data has reached 62% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Brandon North Top Page 1 of 1 Expand pics.   by skyehigh  12 Jun 2005 I strayed to the right of the broad ridge ascending Brandon East Top from Faha to view the Owannafeana valley and Brandon North Top. My main objective in doing this was to assess a possible descent route. I intended to follow the main ridge north to Masatiompan, from which I could either descend east (a very roundabout route to Faha) or rescend the north top and return through the corrie (also fairly demanding). However, my study revealed that a descent from point Q463134 (Point A) to the Owannafeana river, following that down and finally recrossing the Faha ridge low down should present no difficulties. It didn't, apart from a few wet areas. Finally, I tried to make use of grassy ramps to cross the ridge too soon: it is best to stay low until there are no more rock bands, and you should then attain the ridge directly above Faha. Point A: Q463 134 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.75) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by jackill  21 Aug 2004 Picture of Brandon North Top (right of photo) with point 809m (left of photo) looking out onto Brandon Bay - if you're climbing Mount Brandon from Cloghane and up behind Locha Coim an Cnoic take a few minutes (10) and a short detour to climb this peak , its well worth the effort for the views. (Comment Rating 4.40) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by GWPR  11 Dec 2002 Spectacular walk along the ridge above Coimin na gCnamh. When the mist rolls back to reveal the ridge it's a memorable scene! (Comment Rating 3.80) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by skyehigh  12 Jun 2005 The secluded An Loch Dubh, nestling below the northern cliffs of Brandon North Top, passed (and admired) on a descent from Pierasmore to the Owannafeana river. 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