Cookies. This website uses cookies, which are small text files that the website puts on your computer to facilitate operation. Cookies help us provide a better service to you. They are used to track general user traffic information and to help the website function properly.

Click to hide this notice for 30 days.
Welcome to MountainViews
If you want to use the website often please enrol (quick and free) at top right.
Overview
Detail
Zoom: ??
For more map options click on any overview map area or any detail map feature.
Find Suggested Walks
Find hill, mountain, island, coastal feature.
Videos


Recent Contributions
Get Notifications

Knockanes: Remarkable scenery

Summit Comment Damian120 3 days ago
A good hike over the traditional Burren karst limestone. A few minor scrambles if approaching from the left. The views are astounding and offer up a picture-postcard setting that encompasses, M...

Knockree: Wicklow Way Easy Access

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 5 days ago
The Wicklow Way passes over the western and southern flanks of this hill and can be used to provide access to the summit from either side. It is a pleasant walk, with good views when there is a...

Farbreiga: An easy afternoon walk

Summit Comment phonohan 5 days ago
Started from a small road almost due North of Farbreiga at G 1690 0398 (we were staying within walking distance). Only one fence to cross (easiest point is at a prominent Rowan tree), then stra...

Crohaun: Pillar painter

Summit Comment Colin Murphy 6 days ago
Followed the obvious route up as suggested by other contributors, but returned via the forest track that runs parallel just to add some interest, which may be accessed via a stile next to the m...

Rosroe Point: Access issues

Coast Comment markmjcampion a week ago
There are access issues here...the landowner will not give permission for anyone to walk or camp on his land.

Coolsnaghtig: Burnt Mountain

Summit Comment Fergalh a week ago
Sadly this hill has not escaped the spate of gorse fires that hit Killarney and other places in May. The entire southside of the mountain has been burnt away. The grass is growing quickly on th...

Knockaughna: Track nearly Impassible

Summit Comment Fergalh a week ago
Update : The track indicated by Sandman is now totally impassable by any motorised vehicle including tractors as it is overgrown with trees. In fact shortly it will be totally overgrown as in p...

210516_Sheepshead_Durrus_NW

Track 4499 TheDutchman a day ago
walk, Len: 17.0km, Climb: 397m, Area: Fahane, Mizen/Sheeps Head (Ireland) Fahan...

Shrone Hill: Long trek to summit along ridge

Summit Comment Fergalh a week ago
Approached this from Derrynafulla SW Top by dropping down the ridge to the col between . Ground is reasonable when I did but not advisable after rain. The forest at the eastern end of the Derry...

210425_Sheepshead_Ahakista_NE

Track 4498 TheDutchman a day ago
Sixth track in a Series of loop walks to be able to walk the ridge of Sheepshead Peninsula, fantastic views. walk, Len: 15.0km, Climb: 427m, Area: Gouladane, Mizen/Sheeps Head (Ireland) Go...

Eagles Nest: Fire devastation sadly now in evidence

Summit Comment Fergalh a day ago
Followed Ciarraiochs excellent route up and down to the col and from thence to the summit. Sadly some of the fire devastation is much in evidence around the bridge. Would like to add this is a ...

Curraghchosaly Mountain: Summit easily gained - slower progress to the west

Summit Comment pdtempan a week ago
We were looking for a short walk for a Saturday afternoon, and being familiar with Mullaghcarn, decided that it would be worth exploring Curraghchosaly Mountain, its lower neighbour on the west...
Conditions and Info
Use of MountainViews is governed by conditions and a privacy policy.
Read general information about the site.
Opinions in material here are not necessarily endorsed by MountainViews.
Hillwalking is a risk sport. Information in comments, walks or shared GPS tracks may not be accurate for example as regards safety or access permission. You are responsible for your safety and your permission to walk.
See the credits and list definitions.
Recent Items   RSS Feed for Recent Items.
MV Facebook page.   Visit our Facebook page.
Video display
Glenbeigh Horseshoe Area   Cen: Glenbeigh Horseshoe Subarea
Place count in area: 20, OSI/LPS Maps: 70, 78, 83 
Highest place: Coomacarrea, 772m
Maximum height for area: 772 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 457 metres,

Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
Rating graphic.
Mullaghnarakill Mountain Mullach na hAirchille A name in Irish prob. Ir. Mullach na hAirchille [PDT], 'summit of the secluded spot’ Kerry County in Munster Province, in Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam Lists, Purple mudstone & siltstone Bedrock

Height: 665m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 78/83 Grid Reference: V60084 85056
Place visited by 115 members. Recently by: Chance, No1Grumbler, bandre, derekpkearney, learykid, Grumbler, John.geary, dunnejohn, Lauranna, schwann10, FrankMc1964, jamesmforrest, strangeweaver, ckilm, Fergalh
I have visited this place: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.)

Longitude: -10.038013, Latitude: 52.000397 , Easting: 60084, Northing: 85056 Prominence: 90m,  Isolation: 1.2km
ITM: 460066 585113,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Mlghnr, 10 char: Mlghnrkl
Bedrock type: Purple mudstone & siltstone, (Valentia Slate Formation)

The sharp ridge which climbs to Mullaghnarakill between Coomaglaslaw and Coomnacronia provides one of the most challenging walks in the Glenbeigh Horseshoe area. The lower part of this ridge is known locally as Drom an Bháid or Bottom of the Boat, from its resemblance to an upturned keel. The second element of Mullaghnarakill appears to be a modern Irish form of a rare Old Irish word airchel, and can be compared with Welsh argel, ‘secluded spot, hiding place, sanctuary’. Errigal in Donegal is probably an instance of the same word, but the -g- there indicates Brittonic-type lenition, whereas Mullaghnarakill seems to reflect a more typically Goidelic development. It is interesting to note that the Brittonic form is found in a northern name while the Goidelic form occurs in a southern one. Probably related to Mullaghnarakill are the townland names Coolnaharragill Lower/Upper (Cúil na hEargaile), even though these show a -g-. These two townlands are located NE of Mullaghnarakill at the foot of the mountains near Mountain Stage. The secluded spot referred to in these names seems to be the valley of the River Behy, or some part of it. It should be noted that this interpretation is supported as the correct one by the absence of any early church site (aireagal (m.) < Lat. oraculum) and the indications that the word in question is not masculine but feminine.   Mullaghnarakill is the 170th highest place in Ireland.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/
COMMENTS for Mullaghnarakill (Mullach na hAirchille) 1 2 Next page >>  
Follow this place's comments
MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Mullaghnarakill (<i>Mullach na hAirchille</i>) in area Glenbeigh Horseshoe, Ireland
Picture: Ascending the north east ridge		  
Stunning Ridge to the North East
Short Summary created by Onzy  29 May 2014
Mullaghnarakill is normally experienced as a small rise on the main ridge of the Glenbeigh Horseshoe walk. However, to its north-east, a spectacular ridge rises to the summit between the coums of Coomnacronia and Coomaglaslaw. Though this ridge can be easily ascended, descent would be difficult. The ridge is narrow and exposed on both sides, however the footing is good and hands need to be used only at a couple of points. Views into both coums are spectacular.

A number of routes can take in Mullaghnarakill. The main Glenbeigh Horseshow taking in the entire ridge from Macklaun to Drung Hill is the most obvious. Perhaps the best starting point for the complete circuit is around V64812 86761 A - it should take 7-8 hours. Another possible circuit is that of Coomnacronia, which involves ascending the north-east ridge directly to Mullaghnarakill and taking in Been Hill, Beenmore and Drung Hill. A good starting point for this would be at the bridge at V62202 87010 B - about 4.5 hours. A further possibility from the same starting point would be to ascend directly to Keamconneragh and to make a circuit around both Coomaglaslaw and Coomnacronia taking in from Keamconneragh to Drung Hill - about 6 hours. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/comment/4924/
 
MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Mullaghnarakill (<i>Mullach na hAirchille</i>) in area Glenbeigh Horseshoe, Ireland
Picture: Kerry sea, hill and sheep.
simon3 on Mullaghnarakill, 2005
by simon3  23 Aug 2005
If you go west from the top, the view SW becomes another Kerry classic. The inlet nearest to us is part of Valencia River with Cahersiveen on the left side at the narrower part before the water widens. On the skyline is the magnificently named Geokaun (266m) to the right and the further summit is Foiltagarriff, 11km away. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/comment/1907/
Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average
 
MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Mullaghnarakill (<i>Mullach na hAirchille</i>) in area Glenbeigh Horseshoe, Ireland
Picture: Tricky NE Approach		  
North East ridge
by Onzy  30 Sep 2013
Followed the route as described by Sbender on this page, up the NE spur to Mullaghnarakill, then over Been Hill, Beenmore and Drung Hill.

The spur is the highlight of the route, narrow, challenging and slow, but not particularly technical, a scramble which is tricky in parts, but which is very satisfying to complete. Approaching from the valley, there is one false top, after which the ascent becomes progressively steeper, with hands needing to be used more as you rise.

Route recorded in track 2343. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/comment/15201/
Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average
 
pdtempan on Mullaghnarakill, 2009
by pdtempan  24 Jun 2009
I climbed this peak about 5 years ago with a couple of friends by the obvious ridge coming from the NE which rises up between the lakes of Coomnacronia and Coomaglaslaw and makes straight for the summit. I mustn't have had my camera with me that day, as the scenery was very dramatic and the weather fine, but I've no pics to show for it. I notice that nobody has commented on this route on this page. I guess a lot of people do this peak as part of a longer walk taking in many or all of the peaks on the Glenbeigh Horseshoe, but I'm surely not the only one who has spotted this striking ridge and felt compelled to take up the challenge. pdonnelly points out that a short, sharp circuit of Coomaglaslaw is also a possibility, and one I would throughly recommend. Your best bet is to do the tougher ridge up to Mullaghnarakill on the way up, and then to descend via the airy but easy arete (called Keamconneragh) to Coomreagh, finishing in Coomasaharn. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/comment/3883/
Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average
 
sbender on Mullaghnarakill, 2009
by sbender  11 Oct 2009
Climbed Mullaghnarakill today via the NE spur as described by pdtempan. I spotted this ridge last week when I did the Coomasaharn HS and just had to do it!! Unfortunately the weather wasn't great for it, visibility was down to 50m. So, I don't have any pictures either.
the best access is via the track just after the bridge V 622 870 C, it splits after a short bit, just stay left. This will bring you right to the nose of the spur. It is a nice easy scramble with dramatic drops on both sides (which I couldn't really see). After you reach the summit, you can take Beenhill, Beenmore and Drung Hill. Descent E-SE to bring you back to the bridge. There is parking for only a few cars near the bridge and the road is very narrow. I will have to go back one day when the weather is better, so I can see the views. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/comment/4199/
Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average
 
pdonnelly on Mullaghnarakill, 2005
by pdonnelly  29 Mar 2005
Mullaghnarakill can be climbed as part of the wider Glenbeigh horseshoe or more interestingly as a part of a shorter circuit around Coomaglaslaw lake . The summit is dome shaped with a boulder strewn top. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/164/comment/1608/
Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average
 
COMMENTS for Mullaghnarakill (Mullach na hAirchille) 1 2 Next page >>
(End of comment section for Mullaghnarakill (Mullach na hAirchille).)

OSi logo OSNI/LPS logo
Some mapping:
Open Street Map
(Various variations used.)
British summit data courtesy:
Database of British & Irish Hills
(Creative Commons Licence)
MountainViews.ie, a Hill-walking Website for the island of Ireland. 2100 Summiteers, 1400 Contributors, Monthly Newsletter since 2007