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Twelve Bens Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 729 metres Summits in area: 30 OS Map(s): 37, 44 for all tops Set Area Map On     Bencorrbeg Mountain Galway County Binn an Choire Bhig A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Binn an Choire Bhig [OSI], 'peak of the little corrie') Height: 577 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 37 for top Grid Ref: L81650 53299 Latitude: 53.516518 Longitude: -9.784939 ITM: 481626 753320 Prominence: 42m   Isolation: 0.6km The Carrot Ridge (Meacan Buí) is an obvious nose of rock rising from Gleninagh towards Bencorrbeg. It is graded diff. and is 275m long. Tim Robinson's remark that the English name is a mistranslation is, uncharacteristically, off the mark. In fact it is a climber's name rather than a local name. It was named the Carrot Ridge by Joss Lynam and Liam Ó Réagain who believed they were completing the first ascent in the 1949. (In fact, they later learned that some Cambridge students had already climbed it in 1933.) Joss asked Liam what the Irish for carrot was, and Liam replied meacan buí. This is a perfectly good translation for the Eng. word 'carrot' and is listed in Dinneen's Dictionary. Bencorrbeg is the 317th highest summit in Ireland. Bencorrbeg is the most easterly summit in the Twelve Bens area. Our data has reached 70% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Bencorrbeg Page 1 2 Next page >> Picture: Derryclare,BenCorr,BenCorrBeg Expand pics.   by CaptainVertigo  19 Mar 2005 I spent a thoroughly enjoyable August day (2003) in the company of my wife's brother in law and our four teenage children ascending Derryclare, walking along the ridge to BenCorr and finally coming down off BenCorrBeg. A comic prelude was the fact that we spent the "night before" in flimsy tents in the forest at Derryclare's base. The early part of the evening involved all six of us being feasted upon by midges...to the point where we lit a fire, piled on green grass, and stood in the smoke. Our tent seemed to float on a mossy bed and I lay awake all night long, damp and uncomfortable. I learned that my eldest son snores in the normal way while his brother does so from his derriere! It was a great relief to get up and begin the climb. Unfortunately, the cousins were made up of hares and tortoises and it was difficult to kept the platoon together. But the views from Derryclare were stunning and peace broke out and we relished the ridge walking, and the moonscape vistas. A WORD OF WARNING !! We were badly caught out on the descent of BenCorrBeg. We found ourselves half way down a very steep aspect with what looked like a cliff below us. We eventually managed to move across to a safer slope and I was greatly relieved to get all down safely. I really thought we were in serious difficulties. We had checked out our proposed descent the evening before but that didn't save us. I have always believed that "coming down" is far more dangerous than "going up". Take care folks. (Comment Rating 3.80) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by pdtempan  23 Oct 2003 A view of Binn Choire Bhig from Gleninagh. The Carrot Ridge is visible as the steep sliver of rock in the centre of the picture that appears whiter than the rest of the mountain. (Comment Rating 3.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Summit cairn of Bencorr, with Binn an tSaighdura and the two Bin Corrs behind. Expand pics.   by csd  6 Nov 2006 Bencorrbeg was the first stop on our Gleninagh horseshoe. We parked at an abandoned house on the laneway that leads off the R344 at the 25 metre spot height marked on the Harvey map, then followed the lane into the valley towards the point marked Stone Row. Crossing the river at L 816 550 (Point A), we headed directly south towards Bencorrbeg. The northern approach to the summit is steep but manageable, with some gentle scrambling as you near the summit. Magnificent views await, as well as a nice sheltered area near the cairn, which makes a nice spot for lunch. Next stop on the horseshoe route was Binn an tSaighdura. Point A: L816 550 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by aidand  13 Oct 2008 We did the Gleninagh Circuit on a fine October day. We finished with Binncorrbeg and descended down the north side to the valley below. In good weather it was okay but time consuming at the end of a long day. David Herman suggests the circuit should take 6.25 hours, it took us 8.5. Definitely a route for a fine summers day when you won't be under time pressure. Views are excellent, route is well worth doing but make sure you have no inexperienced/unfit people with you. Avoid in bad weather - the route finding will be very tricky and you will miss the wonderful views. (Comment Rating 3.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Coming off Bencorrbeg onto the ridge Expand pics. by smcbr  20 Jul 2009 Went up Bencorrbeg on a fine July day, as the first uphill part of the Gleninagh horseshoe. Started near the Outdoor Education Centre on the R344, came up the forest path and over the bog, curving round and tackling the hill from about NW. Bencorrbeg looks like nothing looking back from Bencorr, but it is serious enough going up, what with soft ground, loose rock, and some interesting slabs to cross. Concur with other comments – I wouldn’t fancy coming down it, or tackling it either way in the wet or with poor visibility. The reward is tremendous views all round, and access to the rest of the ridge, which we found pretty good going compared to the Bencorrbeg climb. Came down off the east spur of Derryclare – hard work by that stage. Took us 8 hours plus. A great walk, but not to be underestimated. (Comment Rating 3.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by conorob  19 Jun 2005 Should thhis mountain not be called by its correct name "Binn an Choire Bhig" as it is in the Gaeltacht. The Irish name means something, the English version does not. (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Bencorrbeg Page 1 2 Next page >> (End of comment section for Bencorrbeg. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 30 Next page >> Forum: General Tomaneena summit Dessie1 16 hours ago. Wasnt sure how to add gps reading of summit Simon,so heres a pic!!!    Summit Comment Bunnacunneen: Access Issue Frank12345 20 hours ago. Just south of the summit there are two bright red warning signs 'No unauthorised access beyond this point'. They are attached to the boundary fence that runs along the ridge,and they are confusing...    Summit Comment Bran Scultair: White Mountain or Cooliagh barryd 2 days ago. 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