Brassel might be positioned well beneath Cnoc an Chuillin and is quite less likely to be visited but it is in a lovely location at the western end of the Black Valley.

Hopefully this photo taken from above the waterfall to the north west of Knocknabreeda does it and Cummeenduff some justice.

For those seeking to avoid the more excessively worn tracks track in these parts but still offering the big achievement sought by some in your party, Jim Ryan's fantastic book on the Reeks suggests many an interesting loop and is a great addition to your library.

One route mentioned might see you parking up somewhere near V 821 813 A (where you might have been if you've ever undertaken the loop of Stumpa Duloigh) and heading towards Curraghmore lake, to Curraghmore and on to Caher and then Carrauntoohil, before a descent via Cnoc an Chuillin and Brassel.

That might be a good alternative way to take in Brassel as part of a bigger loop. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/317/comment/19938/