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Brandon Group Area
Maximum height for area: 952 metres,   Summits in area: 13,   Maximum prominence for area: 934 metres, OSI/LPS Maps: 70 For all tops   Highest summit: Brandon, 952m
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Gearhane Mountain An Géarán A name in Irish
(Ir. An Géarán [OSI], 'the fang') Kerry County In Vandeleur-Lynam List

Height: 803m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 70 Grid Reference: Q46825 08793 This summit has been logged as climbed by 151 members
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Longitude: -10.241622, Latitude: 52.210075 Prominence: 18m,   Isolation: 0.8km
ITM: 446808 608847,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Grhn, 10 char: Gearhane

The name refers to the peak's pointed profile when seen from the S. Note its relationship with its higher neighbour, Brandon Peak, which is Barr an Ghéaráin, 'top of the fang' in Irish.   Gearhane is the 37th highest summit in Ireland.
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by csd  29 Jun 2003 I agree with Milo - and what a nice conclusion it is! Much quieter than the peak of Brandon itself (which seems to teem with people). The summit of Gearhane is a fairly narrow ridge with a steep drop down to the valleys on either side. The remote effect is spoiled somewhat by a gate and fence. Pic shows the approach to Gearhane from Brandon Peak.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Gearhane in area Brandon Group, Ireland
by jackill  5 Aug 2004 The picture shows entire Brandon Ridge with Brandon Mountain behind to the left ,its summit just touching the clouds,then Brandon South Top (Droim na Muice)just above my hat and Brandon Peak peeping out from behind Gearhane in the extreme right.If you get the weather the views in all directions can only be described as splendid, Eagle Mountain and the Blaskets to the south west, back over Brandon bay to Tralee to the north east an of course the Central Dingle range to the South with the 'Reeks visible in the distance - possibly the best ridge walk in Ireland, it is one to do before you die
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Gearhane in area Brandon Group, Ireland
Picture: Gearhane from An Bhinn Dubh - new road centre top		  
by liam  18 Mar 2007 Coming down off the Brandon ridge at Folach na Marbh, a bizarre new road is to be found between Loch na mBan and the head of the Cloghane River. In poor visibility it can be found due south of Q463082 (Point A) which is on the SW ridge of Gearhane. It is very well constructed with banks and drainage ditches and after a few zigs and zags joins the much older and attractive track down to the farmhouse at Mullach Bhéal. Is a wind farm or forestry planned for this beautiful and remote hillside? Hopefully not.
Point A: Q463 082
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by milo  29 Jul 2002 Best done as a conclusion to the Brandon circuit.
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