Beann is a flat top flanked by steep sides which lies in central Iveragh. It’s rarely climbed on its own being part of the Mulaghanattin horseshoe and the Dunkerron ridge. Extensive views of the Reeks, south Iveragh hills, Glenbeigh hills and Beara.

SE. Beann is often done as part of the Mullaghanattin Horseshoe which starts at V74740 74702 A (see comments for Mullaghanattin for directions.) Approaching from Beann NE, the ascent from the col is about 90m and not excessively steep. The summit is quite unremarkable - a clump of slightly elevated grass topped by rocks. 3hrs+ anti clockwise/2hrs+ clockwise.

E. Park a car where you can near V76623 77454 B and ascend the grassy and rocky spur W to the summit of Mullaghanattin E Top and hence follow directions listed in Mullaghanattin entry. 2.5 hrs

NW. It is also possible to reach B from Cloon Lake. However, the farmer at N end of Cloon Lake has requested hikers to start at V70843 78395 C and to follow the stream uphill (stream is best seen on the ‘airphoto’ layer on the map above). Please do not ascend from the N end of the lake V70921 78795 D or the farm track at 70855 78582 E as both these routes involve a number of fence crossings. 2hrs+

B also lies on the Dunkerron ridge – the spine of Iveragh…it’s a 3 day walk between the vicinity of Waterville and the Ballaghbeama Pass and is a must for the wild campers among you.

Notable tracks include circular track/3485 and the epic track/3488 and track/2207 Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/75/comment/4835/