Cnoc an Bhráca, together with its near neighbour Cnoc na DTarbh, are the last (relatively) high summits along the great ridge of the Eastern Reeks; beyond here the ground gradually declines to the lesser eminence of Struicin, before conclusively plunging to the Kerry plains. It is a mountain of rough grassy slopes and in possession of a fine summit cairn.

The ascent is generally made from the Gap of Dunloe to the north-east, perhaps starting from the fleshpots of Kate Kearney's Cottage at ( GapDun KK (V88080 88811)), walking south into the Gap before leaving the road to follow the obvious bog road up the flanks of Struicín. On emerging on the higher ground walk south across a potentially very boggy section before a final steep pull to the top. Views are very extensive to the north, over the declining ridge and lowlands, the Tomies/Purple Mountain group lies to the east, and the continuing Reeks ridge rears up dramatically to the south-west.

Other ascents can be made from higher up the Gap of Dunloe (for instance from (A (V870 833)) near the head, but suitable discretion should be exercised given the complex, steep and craggy nature of the terrain. Linkback: mountainviews.ie/summit/87/comment/4847/