Mullaghanattin, Mullach an Aitinn 773m mountain, Dunkerron Mountains Cen: Mullaghanattin Ireland at MountainViews.ie

Longitude: -9.834595, Latitude: 51.933814 , Easting: 73872, Northing: 77276 Prominence: 528m, Isolation: 0.8km, Has trig pillar
ITM: 473845 577335, GPS IDs, 6 char: Mlghnt, 10 char: Mlghntn
Bedrock type: Purple sandstone & siltstone, (Ballinskelligs Sandstone Formation)

Dubbed the Matterhorn of Kerry by Richard Mersey, Mullaghanattin stands proud above Ballaghbeama (Ir. Bealach Béime, 'way/pass of the notch'. Together with its neighbour Beann and their satellites, it forms a horseshoe ridge that confines a narrow glen known as the Pocket. Mullaghanattin is the third highest mountain in the Dunkerron Mountains area and the 60th highest in Ireland.
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Picture: Mulaghanattin from the south west

Distinctive, isolated cone-topped peak – part of a long, undulating ridge.

Short Summary created by markmjcampion, simon3, jackill, Colin Murphy 14 Jan 2023

Mullaghanattin, lying above a well-defined corrie to the S is a grassy and rocky pointed peak that lies at the N end of a long, high ridge that bisects the Iveragh peninsula from near Waterville. The views from the top are stunning including much of Iveragh, Dingle and Beara. Careful - V. steep ground to the N.

S. Park at V74740 74702 star

A where road forks. Ask permission at farm before fork - the farmer has been obliging hitherto . Walk 100m N from fork and head uphill to the E - relentlessly steep all the way to An Cnoc Riabhach. Drop N to the col and then NW for 1km. The terrain is grassy but firm and a fairly gentle slope up to M. East Top. Turn W here and follow a fairly broad ridge, steep in places to the summit which is on a small grassy area marked by a trig pillar. 2.5hrs+
To do a complete circuit of the corrie allow 6 to 7 hours for reasonably experienced walkers.

NE. This shorter route starts at V75942 77990 star

B near the Ballaghbeama Gap. The initial ascent is v steep but grassy. Ascend to the SW to East Top and continue as above. 1.5hrs+

W. It is also possible to summit from Cloon Lake. However, the farmer at the N end of Cloon Lake has requested hikers to start at V70843 78395 star

C and to follow the stream uphill. Please do not ascend from the N end of the lake V70921 78795 star

D or the farm track at 70855 78582 star

E as both these routes involve a number of fence crossings. 2.5hrs+

Notable tracks include track/3473, the linear track/4506 and the challenging track/2604. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/58/comment/4818/

Ireland's last Wimbledon Winner

by Conor74 2 Feb 2011

Was Harold Segerson Mahony, whose family owned Dromore Castle in Templenoe, the area between here and Kenmare - the castle itself is in the woods by the sea, some miles south west of Mullaghanattin. He spent most of his youth in this area, and went on to win Wimbledon in 1896. He is widely accredited as being Ireland's last Wimbledon winner, though research has shown that he was actually born in Scotland and may be their only winner - at least until Mr Murray answers his fans prayers. He was romantically linked with the female tennis star of the time and 5 time Wimbledon winner Charlotte 'Lottie' Dodd. He won an Olympic silver medal for the same sport in 1900.

So apart from growing up in the shadow of the Dunkerrons, what's his link to this mountain? Well in 1905 his body was found at the side of the road in Ballaghbeama, the mountain pass to the east of Mullaghanattin. He had been out cycling and struck by a horse and cart, and by local accounts the owner was unjustly tried for murder and hung.

In a strange footnote, incredibly a previous Irish Wimbledon finalist, Vere St Leger Goold, who lost the 1879 decider, was the only major finalist convicted of murder, he killed a creditor in Monaco. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/58/comment/6231/

Picture: An amazing view

Rising above a sea of white

by wicklore 26 Feb 2012

On Saturday last, while hiking the Coumloughra Horseshoe, we were blessed with the most fabulous cloud inversion that was present for many hours of our walk. This photo shows Mullaghanattin to the SW poking through the clouds as visible from the summit of Caher West Top. It's views like this that can make you catch your breath and stun you into silence. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/58/comment/6698/

Picture: Mullaghanattin "The Matterhorn of Ireland" ... do you agree?

ahendroff on Mullaghanattin, 2008

by ahendroff 17 Apr 2008

29 Apr 2006. A day I'll never forget. Finished the walk under the moonlight after a full day's bagging Beann NE Top, Mullaghanattin, Beann , Beann South Top, Beann West Top, Finnararagh, Coomanassig and Coomura. Splendid walk. Splendid horseshoe around Cloon. One of its summits cast a spell on me, Mullaghanattin. No other mountain in Ireland is shaped like it. A perfect 3D triangle which HAS to be climbed in life. Savor the views from the top. It's one of the best you can ask for in Ireland. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/58/comment/3048/

milo on Mullaghanattin, 2002

by milo 6 Nov 2002

A great day's walk from The Pocket ( E. Side )or as part of a long day round the Cloon Loughs. Walkers should avoid blocking agri-access when they park near the start of the former circuit. If going round it anti-clockwise please note the following from Catherine McMullin (Laune MC):
The descent to Derrenageer is wrongly shown on Sheet 78 and the farmer has problems from walkers descending incorrectly. The correct line of descent is via point 639 and on toward 381, continuing until you see a farm road heading downhill toward the N. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/58/comment/199/

keithkingston on Mullaghanattin, 2008

by keithkingston 17 Nov 2008

Climbed Mullaghanattan for the first time recently. Beautiful day - sunny, calm, and odd bits of low cloud making it all the more interesting. Parked at junction at 747 747 star

F as suggested in previous comment - enough room for 2-3 cars. I'm a bit perplexed at the high "challenge rating given for this mountain. I would class it as similar to Galtymore but a good deal less challenging than Carrauntoohil. Views are great though, and it's wild enough that there are no paths - which is nice. I didn't have any problem with locals (mentioned in previous comments) - actually got a few waves and smiles! (see previous comments by milo). Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/58/comment/3450/

COMMENTS for Mullaghanattin (Mullach an Aitinn)

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Crocknapeast: Long walk up windfarm roads.

Double bag mostly on windfarm tracks.

Mulnanaff: Longish walk up windfarm road.

Good, relatively easy double bag

Binbane NE Top: Simple bag from its neighbouring top.

Binbane: Steepish approach to relatively easy Carn.

Lake District: Dale Head Horseshoe

Crucknaree: Magnificent views!

Lake District: Coledale Horseshoe

Dunranhill: Sika deer and sitka spruce

Crocknasharragh: Impressive views on initial ascent.

Longish walk to isolated top

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