Masatiompan is the most N peak on the splendid ridge that runs north from the Conor Pass. A close neighbour of Brandon it is surrounded by cliffs and v steep ground on its N flanks. Great views of local hills and the rugged coast.

W. Park in Tiduff (Q43300 12496 A) and take the Dingle Way E, following the old track to the col between M and Piaras Mór. This track climbs gradually to a shoulder at 450m, from where a steep drop to the Atlantic far below is revealed. Continue to the col with its ogham stone, then go left following a fence to the summit cairn. Allow 3.5 hrs+ for this 8.5k return with 650m ascent.

W. It's also possible to start at Brandon Creek Q42305 12028 B and hug the coast on a narrow trail above spectacular cliffs to Beennaman before heading up M's steep western spur. 2.5 hrs to summit.

E. Park carefully at the end of the R550 near Q52621 17262 C. From here cross a stile and follow a track that will carry you past Bookeen's southern col and on up past Faill an tSáis before joining the Dingle Way at Q49132 14544 D. Follow the DW vaguely W until you reach the col at Q46484 14118 E and then walk N for 500m to the summit. 3hrs+ to summit

A more scenic, rugged and undulating route that stays closer to the coastline can be started at the same point and skirts the north of Bookeen before joining the previous route at Q49753 15632 F.

The Dingle Way route can also be accessed from Brandon village or by parking at Q50825 14584 G

Tracks incl track/3916 and track/3650 Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/66/comment/4826/