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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     Benagh Mountain Kerry County Binn Fhaiche A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Binn Faiche [TCCD*], 'peak of Faha') Height: 822 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 70 for top Grid Ref: Q46907 11928 Latitude: 52.238249 Longitude: -10.241841 ITM: 446890 611981 Prominence: 57m   Isolation: 0.5km The name Benagh is marked on the OS 6" map. An Fhaiche / Faha is the name of the townland in which this peak is situated. The grotto at which the traditional ascent of the mountain begins is further down in the same townland. The walls E of the summit were identified as the remains of an inland promontory fort by archaeologist Barry Raftery. For information on this fort, see Archaeology Ireland Heritage Guide No. 29 (published March 2005). Previously Brandon Mtn East Top in MV. Benagh is the 30th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 80% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Benagh Page 1 of 1 Expand pics.   by jackill  15 Jan 2005 Brandon Mountain East Top in the centre of the picture viewed from the Brandon Ridge between Brandon Mountain and Drom na Muice. Below on the valley floor you can see the Locha Choim an Chnoic and just above them the path that starts out at the Faha grotto above Cloghane.The walk up this path is quite easy going and well defined and offers great views down to the lakes and back over Brandon Bay to Tralee. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Brandon East Top from the low point between the tops Expand pics. by skyehigh  12 Jun 2005 29 May 2005. Brandon clear! I had aborted a climb the previous day, preferring sunshine on Ballydavid Head, Sybil Head and Mount Eagle to murk and showers on Brandon, and just had to take advantage of this opportunity. I planned to follow the Faha ridge (a "piece of cake", according to another climber I met - I reserved judgement on that) and take in all the tops north of Brandon senior. Anyway, the climb to the east top could hardly be easier, and on this fine day the views were breathtaking. Once the east top is reached, the walking is interspersed with scrambling. I was reminded of Aonach Eagach in Glencoe, though the scrambles here are shorter and the ridge itself is much shorter. And as I hadn't traversed the ridge before, I was always mindful that negotiating the final obstacle could be tricky...... (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by skyehigh  12 Jun 2005 This picture was taken after descending part way from the east top. It shows the north east top with the north top directly behind. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by skyehigh  12 Jun 2005 I finally managed to find a view of the east top which does it justice. The viewpoint is below the north top (point 891). (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Loch Cruite Expand pics.   Spectacular by Colin Murphy  11 May 2010 Followed the track from the Faha Grotto to point 118 488 (Point A) then ascended a very steep slope to top of ridge. The approach to Benagh follows a very narrow track with spectacular views into the valley floor. Beyond Benagh towards Faha Ridge becomes extremely tricky and dangerous in bad conditions. I notice that in a previous comment from skyehigh, he met a walker who described it as a 'piece of cake'. This is rubbish. The narrow track weaves in, out and over huge boulders and people have been killed on this track in the past. So extreme caution is necessary. Having said that, it's doable with care and is certainly among the most spectacular routes in Ireland, especially on a clear day. Point A: Q118 488 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Brandon East Top from the north east top Expand pics. by skyehigh  12 Jun 2005 This picture was taken looking back from the northe east top. (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average (End of comment section for Benagh. 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. There is an access road about a mile or so outside Schull...it's tarmac all the way up and the views are excellent. Of cou... 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