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MacGillycuddy's Reeks Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 1039 metres Summits in area: 28 OS Map(s): 78 for all tops Set Area Map On     Knocknapeasta Mountain Kerry County Cnoc na Péiste A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Cnoc na Péiste [OSI 1:25,000], 'hill of the serpent/monster') Height: 988 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 78 for top Grid Ref: V83588 84175 Latitude: 51.997923 Longitude: -9.695682 ITM: 483563 584234 Prominence: 253m   Isolation: 0.5km The lake below this peak is Loch Coimín Piast, 'lake of the little hollow of serpents'. Like many another Irish mountain lake, there was probably a story of a water-monster associated with it which has now been lost. In December 1943 an American Dakota aircraft crashed into the slopes of Cnoc na Péiste just above the lake. Pieces of the aircraft are still visible. A plaque here commemorates the 5 victims and there is another plaque at Cronin's Yard (Jim Ryan, Carrauntoohil and MacGillycuddy's Reeks, 80-81). Cnoc na Péiste is the 4th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 75% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Cnoc na Péiste Page 1 2 3 Next page >> Expand pics.   by jackill  29 Aug 2004 Cnoc na Péiste from the ridge after The Big Gun. The path after the col under the Big Gun starts on the south side then crosses over to the north side then back to the south side - the only hair raising bit is on the north side - a two foot ledge in places with nothing between you and Lough Cummeenapeasta except fresh air. (Comment Rating 4.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by pormerod  14 Dec 2004 I climbed the Cruach Mhor to Cnoc an Chullin ridge, and back to Maolan Bui for descent down the Bone, on a misty 10 December 2004. Occasional glimpses of views into the corries, but just before descending a superb cloud inversion, with the summits of the main peaks above the cloud and a fantastic brokenspectre. Cruach Mhor to Cnoc na Peiste is an excellent ridge which deserves much more attention from UK walkers. In terms of length, interest and difficulty, it is better than anything in England and Wales. Only Snowdon via Crib Goch is at all comparable. There is more massive exposure on Crib Goch, but few, if any, scrambling moves are needed on Crib Goch This ridge is more scrambly. In Scottish terms, An Teallach via Corrag Bhuidhe Buttress is definitely harder, and probably Aonach Eagach in my view. It is most similar to Am Fasarinen on Liathach, though again there is more exposure and a bit less scrambling moves on the Liathach ridge. I agree with a previous comment that this ridge is a UK grade 2 scramble. But overall superb. Just one final comment. On a wettish day after some wet days, I found both the rocks and grass on the steep descent down the Bone pretty treacherous, requiring concentration. It is certainly not a fast descent in these conditions. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Cnoc na Péiste viewed from Maolán Buí Expand pics. by dbloke  4 Jan 2009 From Maolán Buí, Cnoc na Péiste is near enough (10 mins) for a quick "grab and bag" before returning back down The Bone. Saving The Big Gun for a clearer, less slippery day. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by sbarany  22 Aug 2005 Cnoc na Péiste from the shore of the lake. Blue arrow indicates the location of a blue rope which is tied to the wing in the water (and to a rock on the other end). No use pulling it: the wing is too heavy. The red arrow shows the location of a memorial plate. The plane crashed into the mountain 500 feet above this plate. (Comment Rating 3.71) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Knife-Edge! Expand pics. by John Finn  30 Apr 2006 The exciting knife-edge from Cnoc na Peiste to Cruach Mhor (Comment Rating 3.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by Gerard  11 Jul 2004 I climbed to Cumenapeasta ( lake of the serpent ) in April 1984 with members of the Irish Naval diving unit who took photo's of the starboard wing of US Army Aircraft that lies in the lake directly below Cnoc na Peiste. The actual crash site where 5 young men died on December 17th 1943 is at a height of 2700ft and highly dangerous in an area of breadthtaking scenery but certainly not for the fainthearted. For further information on this unfortunate accident,please check my website on Air accidents in Cork,Kerry,Clare and Waterford during World War 2. After entering,please click on ''If URL is valid''. http://homepage.eircom.net/~wrgi But ''Mountain Views'' is an excellent website.Wish I was young again ? to climb Brandon. Sincerely Gerard O' Regan Cork (Comment Rating 3.33) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Cnoc na Péiste Page 1 2 3 Next page >> (End of comment section for Cnoc na Péiste. 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... Summit Comment Mount Gabriel: Does driving up count? exaisle 7 hours ago. I'll be honest, it was 25degrees and the sun was beating down. 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