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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     Ballysitteragh Mountain Kerry County An Scraig A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. An Scraig [TCCD], 'rocky outcrop') Height: 623 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 70 for top Grid Ref: Q460 057 Latitude: 52.182071 Longitude: -10.252276 ITM: 445984 605754 Prominence: 218m   Isolation: 0.8km Also known as Cnoc Bhaile Uí Shé [OSI], 'hill of Baile Uí Shé', from Ballyhea(-bought) townland. The English form Ballysitteragh could be from be Baile Suiteoireach, 'the townland of the camp/barracks', but the circumstances of its naming are unclear. Coumhenry, Coumgraig and Coumthrive are hollows below the mountain on the N. side. Previously Ballysitteragh in MV. An Scraig is the 239th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 54% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for An Scraig Page 1 of 1 Expand pics.   by jackill  6 Sep 2006 Coming down from the Brandon ridge at Fallaghnamara ,heading for 623m Q459 078 (Point A) , with An Scraig just right of centre. The rough track that is the end of the Pilgrims Route makes is way up to the gap past An Loch Dubh and down the Dingle side to Na Gleanna Thuaidh. Loch na mBan can be seen in the foreground with a fairly well defined track to the left which isn't marked on the map but winds is way up from the valley floor to the ridge over Loch the mBan. Point A: Q459 078 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: View from Ballysitteragh Expand pics. by johnvbrennan  19 Apr 2005 Ballysitteragh while not particularly high, is definitely very challenging. I've climbed it 3 times, on all occasions it's been part of a loop starting in Cloghane, work our way up to Brandon, Brandon Peak, Gearhane, Ballysitteragh, Conor Pass. We then leave the road at the Conor Pass and across the bog to meet with a small boreen that brings you back to Cloghane. I've attached a photo that shows the fabulous view from the top of Ballysitteragh heading towards the Conor Pass. It was taken last April. In the photo you can see Tralee Bay and Cloghane. You might also be able to make out the small road that starts at the lake (lower left corner). This is the road that we joined to bring us back into Cloghane after cutting down from the Conor Pass. (Comment Rating 4.42) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by milkorwater  18 Feb 2003 If you're in Dingle town, you can walk straight out of your b and b and into the hills (starting just by the fire station), with a great view of the Brandon ridge when you emerge from the turf cuttings at the top. Can tackle Brandon via Gearhane from there if you are up for a big walk, or contour round to Loch na mBhan, tucked away where no one will find you, if you want some peace. (Comment Rating 4.25) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by milo  29 Jul 2002 Worth a quick dash from the Conor Pass. Alternatively first stop on a long (2-car) day over to Brandon/ Faha (Comment Rating 3.63) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Gearhane and the Brandon Ridge from Ballysitteragh Expand pics.   by liam  19 Mar 2007 Plan A was Brandon, but a better forecast for the following day ruled that out; plan B was Stradbally and Beenoskee, but a long look at the clouds building on their slopes resulted in a drive back to Dingle for plan C, a lower level walk to Ballysitteragh. A very pleasant stroll from the Fire Station at the west end of Dingle along a green road brought us well up the shoulder. A rather boggy trek over to the summit was rewarded by great views of Gearhane and the Brandon Ridge to the north, Dingle and the Iveragh peninsula to the south and Benoskee in sunshine to the north west. We continued over to Beennabrack and the Connor Pass before walking back to the town on the old road that follows the Garfinny River before it becomes part of the Dingle Way. About four and a half hours for the round trip and yes, of course the following day's weather wasn't nearly as good! (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average (End of comment section for An Scraig. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 41 Next page >> Summit Comment Sugarloaf Hill: A short sharp shock... exaisle 7 hours ago. I thought this was a short but punishing climb although I'm not as fit as I should be. There is just one short respite but as soon as one leaves the road, it's tough from the word go....well, ...    Forum: General Suggestion for West Cork walk exaisle 7 hours ago. If the hangover is bad, you might consider the spin up Mount Gabriel. 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