Benbreen is a multi-topped summit W of the much-lauded Glencoaghan Horseshoe. Like all the Bens it's v rocky but the only one with a lot of loose scree - just on the obvious route between it and Bengower. It's a hill that's nearly always climbed in conjunction with others - usually long days out on the Glencoaghan or Owenglin horseshoes. Views from the top are impressive over the other bens and associated valleys along with the Maamturks and W towards the sea.

SE. Start at 80525 48863 A and follow the Glencoaghan horseshoe anti-clockwise [look up entry for Derryclare]. After descending Bencollaghduff to the col at L78831 52724 B go SW up easy rock-strewn slopes reaching the summit after passing a couple of tops. If continuing on the horseshoe be prepared for a v steep descent via the infamous scree of the S face. Alternatively, backtrack to the col and head SE down the valley following the river and your nose back to the car. Indeed you could approach the hill this way too.
If horseshoeing in a clockwise direction you can avoid the scree by keeping slightly left where you can ascend over bigger rocks, following a v feint track.

W. If doing BB as part of the Owenglin Horseshoe, park at L74140 51352 C and head first either to Benglenisky or Maumonght SW Top. Both routes intersect with the Glencoaghan H. so see above for brief details or see entries for Benlettery or Derryclare for more.

Notable tracks incl. track/3929, track/1511 and the uncompromising track/2731. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/122/comment/4882/