Stunning scenery, you won't be … Eleanor kyne reviewed Laugh Caum and Glanteenassig Woods Mountain Loop. An Seabhac gives the name Binn na mBroc ('peak of the badgers') for this hill (TCCD, 143, 233), which shows that Beennabrack is a corruption. The Faha Ridge route is about 5 miles and takes about 6 hours. Bed and Breakfasts in Ballybrack, County Kerry for 1 night from 08/12/2020 to 9/12/2020 within 10 miles, in an Average Nightly price range of €1 to €200. Sauce Creek is derived from Irish sás, 'noose', a name referring to the fact that waves and currents make it very difficult to leave this cove by boat. [7][9] The colour gave its name to nearby Purple Mountain. Hiking. Situated at the base of COM Valley, and Just 3k from Ballybrack Car Park, Mount Brandon, the countryside surrounding the Gamekeepers Cottage offers numerous outdoor activities to include hiking and walking. On the contrary, we went down the well-marked pilgrim's path to the carpark at Ballybrack which seemed more monotonous. Eimear McMahon reviewed Conor Pass to Mount Brandon, Geerhane, and Beennabrack. There is a chi-ro monogram (representing 'Christ') above it and a Greek cross in a circle on the other side (Barrington, Discovering Kerry, 180). During the last four years, the Rev. [19], Some sources link the name with the voyages of Bran mac Febail, however, this is considered less likely. Mount Brandon owes its craggy shape to the work of local ... (11-mile) long waymarked trail has been constructed between Ventry Strand and the grotto at Ballybrack at the foot of Mount Brandon. September 19, 2020. The following is a download from the MountainViews Online Database, who list 15 Brandon Group peaks over 100 metres. near Ballybrack, Munster (Ireland) Go Ad free with Wikiloc Premium → This is a great hike. [17][4] A pilgrimage route called Cosán na Naomh ("The Saints Road") begins at Cill Mhic an Domhnaigh (Kilvickadowning) on Ventry Strand at the southern end of the Dingle peninsula, and ends at Séipéilín Bréanainn ("Brendan's Oratory") on Brandon's summit. 3 months ago. This name is interpreted as 'big Pierce' in the Ordnance Survey Name Book. above 2,000 ft in height); one is the similarly named Brandon Peak (840 metres). As well as Mount Brandon, the Brandon Group ridge has seven other major classified peaks (see list below), including the similarly named Brandon Peak 840 metres (2,760 ft), Benagh 822 metres (2,697 ft), Faha Ridge 809 metres (2,654 ft), Gearhane 803 metres (2,635 ft), Masatiompan 762 metres (2,500 ft), Piaras Mór 746 metres (2,448 ft), and An Scraig 623 metres (2,044 ft). Approximately a 5/6 hour return trip, this looming, glorious mountain offers 360 degree spectacular views from the summit of lakes, islands and miles and miles of the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastline. 3 months ago. 3 months ago. Brandon is the highest Irish mountain outside the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks range and has the greatest prominence of any Irish peak except Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain. There is a lower peak to the N called Piaras Beag. also the top is cold and very windy. This is the most direct route up the mountain. The walls E of the summit were identified as the remains of an inland promontory fort by archaeologist Barry Raftery. This route follows the western pilgrim’s path (originally from Ventry) taking in the 14 Stations of the Cross. On a clear day the summit commands spectacular views right across the west coast, but sitting on the edge of the Atlantic coast, clear days are very few and far between. According to legend St Brendan lived on or near the summit for a time, and the mountain is named for him. it was set up as a pilgrimage so there are 14 stations of the cross. One of the routes chosen for development was Cosán na Naomh and an 10-mile long waymarked trail has been constructed between Ventry Strand and the grotto at Ballybrack at the foot of Mount Brandon. The quickest and easiest route to the summit of Mount Brandon is from the west via the final stages of the medieval pilgrim path, The Saint’s Route (Irish: Cosán na Naomh), which begins 18 kilometres (11 mi) away in Ventry. the village of Ballybrack, near the foot of Mount Brandon; he is a trusted guide, and a stranger without him would be in some danger on Mount IBrandon on account of steep precipices and fogs which fall quickly. In a good mood, Brandon offers arresting views stretching from Carrauntoohil west to the staggeringly photogenic Blaskets and then north to the surreal outline of the Aran Islands. There are two routes to scaling Mount Brandon – the Baille Breac (Ballybrack) route and the Faha Ridge route. John Sheehan completed Seefin Mountain. The grotto at which the traditional ascent of the mountain begins is further down in the same townland. [6][5][8], Brandon is composed of sandstone particles of various sizes collectively known as Old Red Sandstone. It is the highest peak of the unnamed central mountain range of the Dingle Peninsula and the ninth highest peak on the island. Máire MacNeill comments on the place-names around Brandon as follows: From An Seabhac's compendium of the place-names of the district we learn that several places on the mountain have names suggestive of myths which recur at other Lughnasa sites, e.g. [41][17], In 1997, the Irish Heritage Council set up the Pilgrim Paths Project to restore walking routes along Irish medieval pilgrimage paths. [4] However, some believe that the Mons Aitche name refers to Slieve Aughty, rather than to Mount Brandon. [5][6] The positioning and dimensions of the Brandon Group ridge have made it the scene of several air accidents over the years. Britishfinance /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0. If you would like a guide to take you, Celtic Nature Walking Tours does a fantastic job. A pilgrimage route called Cosán na Naomh ("The Saints Road") begins at Cill Mhic an Domhnaigh (Kilvickadowning) on Ventry Strandat the southern end of the Dingle peninsula, and ends at Séipéilín Bréanainn ("Brendan's Oratory") on Brandon's summit. [12] Brandon is regarded by the Scottish Mountaineering Club ("SMC") as one of 34 Furths, which is a mountain above 3,000 ft (914 m) in elevation, and meets the other SMC criteria for a Munro (e.g. It follows a trail below the Faha Ridge to the summit; then retracing back to Faha Grotto. The climb is easy but care should be taken at the top especially in low visibility with cloud or fog, as there is a steep cliff on the eastern face of the mountain. Mount Brandon photographed from Brandon Peak, with its distinctive east–west contrast. Final part of Cosán na Naomh (The Saint's Road). Get directions. I have no answer, so instead it’s downhill to join a country lane and then on for about 3km to complete my pilgrim journey beneath Mount Brandon’s great head at Ballybrack shrine. Pilgrimage. An endurance walk over the Brandon Mountain Range finishing in the village of Annascaul in honour of the famous Antarctic explorer. "An Fhaiche / Faha is the name of the townland in which this peak is situated. One can also go horse riding just 2 minutes away at Seaview Equestrian Centre. Mount Brandon itself is in the middle of a long and high ridge known as the Brandon Group,[4] which runs north–south for 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) across the width of the Dingle peninsula. Sáipéilín Bréanainn is the remain… Mount Brandon which takes its name from St. Brendan The Navigator is Ireland’s second highest mountain standing at 952 metres or 3000 feet. The tradition of pilgrimage to Brandon Mountain dates back to the earliest times. He does not mention Macha na gCab. Map: OSi, Map of Mount Brandon, 1:25,000. FITZGERALD (née Brandon) (Ballybrack and formerly of Mounttown, Co. Dublin) – September 1st 2017 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and friend and in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. A longer 5-hour variation is to continue north along the summit ridge from Mount Brandon to Piaras Mor, and then descend to Ballyknockane. 4 hours. Due to its link with Saint Brendan, the mountain is popular with Irish Catholic pilgrims. [11] From highest they are, the Locha Chom an Chnoic (Coumaknock Loughs), Loch na Lice (Lough Nalacken) and Loch Cruite (Lough Cruttia). [7] The mountain, and range, is named after Saint Brendan, and is the end of a Christian pilgrimage trail known as Cosán na Naomh. On its way it crosses a shoulder of Mount Brandon (Ireland's second highest mountain) and offers every kind of terrain including beach, mountain and glorious scenery. September 17, 2020 . View AllTrails's Recording. [4] Its importance may be due to the fact that, being so far west and so high, it is the place where the sun can be seen the latest as it sinks below the horizon. This was a beautiful clear day, and from the summit the view was one to be remembered. [10] The trail has been developed to the standard required by the Irish Sports Council for National Waymarked Trails in Ireland. Mt Brandon from An Baile Breac. 29 (published March 2005)". ... na Naomh and an 18-kilometre (11-mile) long waymarked trail has been constructed between Ventry Strand and the grotto at Ballybrack at the foot of Mount Brandon. [7] They are described by the Geological Survey of Ireland as the oldest Devonian rocks in Ireland.[10]. T he woman, who lives in Tralee, was climbing Mount Brandon with her husband and two adult children when she severely twisted her knee and was unable to walk. Mount Brandon, Co. Kerry . Lying against a wall on the far side of the main road is a bullaun, a stone with man-made cavities, which was probably designed for use in blessings and healings. Others. Macha an Mhíl (the Beast's Pasture), Faill na nDeamhan (the Demons' Cliff), Com na Caillighe (the Hag's Recess), Loch na Mná (the Woman's Lake), Cnoc an Tairbh (the Bull's Hill), etc. [44] For safety reasons, it was decided not to mark the trail to the end of the medieval route at the summit of Brandon, but to finish at Ballybrack. Ballybrack Car Park Mount Brandon is 1.9 mi away from Gamekeepers Cottage. [7] The composition of Old Red Sandstone is variable and contains quartz stones, mudstones, siltstones, and sandstone particles (conglomerate rock boulders with quartz pebbles are visible). [47], Between 1940 and 1943 a number of Allied and Axis aircraft crashed on Brandon and the Faha Ridge.[7]. View Eimear's Recording. It is speculated the pilgrimage originated in pre-Christian times as a Lughnasadh ritual. John Sheehan added Recording - Aug 20 05:06 PM. John Sheehan completed Brandon Trail . Suitability: There-and-back outing to Brandon’s summit that is well marked and should present few problems. 9km. The route to the summit is marked, and offers views of the deep corries and paternoster lakes on Brandon's glaciated east face. AllTrails User reviewed Mount Brandon Loop from Faha. Coumhenry, Coumgraig and Coumthrive are hollows below the mountain on the N. side. [4] The mountain's relative height and status of being at an extreme westerly point appeared to have been of great importance to Saint Brendan. [13][14], Brandon's prominence qualifies for the P600 classification. 3 months ago. John Sheehan completed Mount Brandon Loop from Faha. The trail has been developed to the standard required by the Irish Sports Council for National Waymarked Trails in Ireland. Although the traditional pilgrimage extended to the summit of Brandon Mountain, the route now ends at Ballybrack. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! [10] The trail has been developed to the standard required by the Irish Sports Council for National Waymarked Trails in Ireland. [22][23] A longer 5-hour variation is to continue north along the summit ridge from Mount Brandon to Piaras Mor, and then descend to Ballyknockane. [4], Irish academic Paul Tempan wrote in his 2010 Irish Hill and Mountain Names, that it is likely that the mountain was a source of pilgrimage even before both St. Brendan and the arrival of Christianity altogether. Children and extra beds. Mount Brandon or Brandon Mountain (Irish: Cnoc Bréanainn, meaning "Brendan's hill")[6] is a 952 m (3123 ft) mountain on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. After parking by the graveyard at Ballybrack follow the white posts and the Crosses to the top of Mount Brandon. Situated on the northern edge of the Dingle Peninsula, Brandon is the second highest mountain in Ireland. It is a mountainous area that encompasses several peaks including Mount Brandon (952 m), which is the highest peak outside of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Brandon Peak (840 m), and the Stradbally range which includes Beenoskee (826 m). This site comprises the central and north-western parts of the Dingle Peninsula. [42] One of the routes chosen was Cosán na Naomh, and an 18–kilometre way-marked trail was constructed between Ventry Strand and the grotto at Ballybrack at the foot of Mount Brandon. Excluding the peaks of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountains near Killarney, Co. Kerry, Mount Brandon is the highest mountain in Ireland. The Baille Breac route is about 6 miles from Dingle Town. Property's guest policies. [16] In the story of Brendan's life (titled, the Beatha Bhréanainn, or the Latin version, the Vita Brendani), he spent three days fasting on the mountain before his voyage, was visited by an angel, and experienced a vision of "a great land to the west";[17][18] the mountain is described as being surrounded by the ocean, which fits with the topography of Mount Brandon. Kerry Airport is 32 mi from the property. Mount Brandon, the second highest mountain in Ireland at over 950m, dominates the area. The remains of a sixth century cell near the summit suggests some truth in the legend. Mount Brandon Mount Brandon (Cnoc Bréanainn) at 952 metres (3,123 ft), is one of the ten highest peaks in Ireland, being the 8th–highest peak in Ireland. For information on this fort, see Archaeology Ireland Heritage Guide No. On the saddle between Piaras Mór and Masatiompan is an ogham stone bearing an inscription which translates as: Ronan, the priest son son of Camogann. Brandon is the highest Irish mountain outside t Mount Brandon or Brandon (Irish: Cnoc Bréanainn, meaning "Brendan's hill"),[4] at 952 metres (3,123 ft), is one of the ten highest peaks in Ireland, being the 8th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, and the 9th–highest on the Vandeleur-Lynam list. The route starts from the car park of Ballybrack (Irish: Baile Breac) (W434094), and follows the straight grassy path, marked by large crosses, to the summit of Mount Brandon; then retracing back to Ballybrack. September 21, 2020. Duration: Approx. The Mount Brandon from Baille Breac hiking route in Ballybrack takes 3-4 hours up and down and is a moderate hike. John … The 8-kilometre (5.0 mi) route takes 3–4 hours. The path to the peak is marked by small white crosses and the peak itself is topped by a large metal cross. ~ 20 km W by N, in another townland called Graigue (Q 316 029), close to Clogher Head and visible to the NW of the R.559, is a handsome standing-stone less than 2 metres tall, but from which is a spectacular view NE towards Mount Brandon. An Riasc Bed & BreakfastMoorestown,Ballydavid,Dingle, Co. Kerry,Ireland, Cookie Policy (US) Privacy statement (US) Cookie policy (EU) Privacy statement (EU) Impressum Cookie policy (UK) Privacy statement (UK) Disclaimer. Download this stock image: Marker stone & pilgrim cairn on Pilgrim's Path from Ballybrack up SW side of Brandon Mountain, Dingle, Kerry, Ireland: view WSW to Smerwick Harbour - HRTCMJ from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. [6] [1] It is also the highest Irish peak outside the Macgillycuddy's Reeks. Site Name: Mount Brandon SAC . John Sheehan added Recording - Aug 5 04:48 PM. Mount Brandon or Brandon (Irish: Cnoc Bréanainn , meaning Brendan's hill), at 952 metres (3,123 ft), is one of the ten highest peaks in Ireland, being the 8th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, and the 9th–highest on the Vandeleur-Lynam list. Also found in Co Kerry, at 3,123 feet tall (952 meters) Brandon is the highest mountain in Ireland outside of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. [7] Old Red Sandstone has a purple–reddish colour, and has virtually no fossils. Pets allowed; Smoking area; Show less. The most distinctive aspect of the Brandon Group is the contrast between the gentle grassy slopes on its western side, and the sharp cliffs and deep corries of its eastern side; an effect that the Brandon Group's long north–south ridge exactly separates. Jacqueline (Jackie); dearly loved mother of John, Roseleen, Kenneth and Megan. 3 months ago. The English form Ballysitteragh could be from Baile Suiteoireach, 'the townland of the camp/barracks', but the circumstances of its naming are unclear. One of the routes chosen for development was Cosán na Naomh and an 18-kilometre (11-mile) long waymarked trail has been constructed between Ventry Strand and the grotto at Ballybrack at the foot of Mount Brandon. However, some believe the name refers to Slieve Aughty rather than Mount Brandon. it is a moderate hike but the yrail is rocky and wet in places. Starting Point: Although there are multiple starting points – OntheQT started at Ballybrack. Site Code: 000375 . The classic route to Mount Brandon is apparantly from Faha above Cloghane but I can recommend the above mentioned route also. It rises to a height of 953m, approximately 10km to the north of the town of Dingle, and its peak offers unsurpassed views to all points of the compass. [6], On Brandon's deep eastern corrie, flanked by Faha Ridge to its north, is a series of rocky plateaus, each of which has a small paternoster lake; over ten lakes grow in size descending the mountain. [6] The route from the Conor Pass to Mount Brandon and back to the Conor Pass is even longer, at 21 kilometres (13 mi) and takes up to 8 hours to complete.[6]. Show less. [12] Brandon is the 3rd highest mountain, and Brandon Peak is the 9th highest mountain, in the MountainViews Online Database, 100 Highest Irish Mountains. All children are welcome. [11] Another interesting fact is that during WW2 between 1940 and 1943 4 planes crashed on the Brandon Range with 3 crashing in the Owennafeana / Slieveglass Valley and on Faha Ridge itself. Dingle Peninsula – Corca Dhuibhne – Sightseeing. Gamekeepers Cottage farm is situated in the village of Ballyloughig, Ballydavid and just 8K from the very popular fishing Town of Dingle, and just 3k from Ballybrack Car Park Mount Brandon, Gamekeepers Cottage is a 200 year old two story cottage originally built to house the Gamekeeper for the COM Valley. The summit of Mount Brandon is rounded and smooth as it was likely a nunatuk (like Lugnaquilla in Wicklow), and presents a stark contrast to Brandon Peak, or Barr an Ghéaráin, which is alpine in appearance. The mountain's relative height and status of being at an extreme westerly point appeared to have been of great importance to Saint Brendan. The trail has been developed to the standard required by … 3 months ago . [4], Brandon takes its name from Saint Brendan the Navigator, or Bréanainn, who is said to have been born in what is now County Kerry in 484 AD, and is chiefly known for his legendary voyage in a boat of wood and leather to discover the "Isle of the Blessed", also called Saint Brendan's Island. The 8-kilometre (5.0 mi) route takes 3–4 hours. 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It is also well regarded for hill walking with routes such as the 4–5-hour Faha Route (also called The Pilgrim's Path), and the 6–7-hour traverse of the entire range known as "one of the finest ridgewalks in Ireland". Nearby there is such a cove at Sauce Creek. What they offer. Hiking. Hiking. Paul Tempan notes that the Irish name Macha na gCab and the anglicised name Beennabrack have very different meanings. [6], Brandon is the 340th–highest mountain, and 10th most prominent mountain, in Britain and Ireland, on the Simms classification. [25][26], The full ridge walk of the entire Mount Brandon range, regarded as "one of the finest ridge walks in Ireland", crosses the full 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) ridge of the Brandon Group from the Conor Pass to Masatiompan and takes 6–7 hours. Mount Brandon owes its craggy shape to the work of glaciers during the ice age, which gouged out a series of corries on the eastern flank of the mountain. From the vicinity of Cloghane church there is a strange optical illusion whereby this peak seems higher than the summit, though it is actually over 100m lower. [15][5], The mountain is called Brandon Mountain, Mount Brandon and Brandon on various maps. [6][11] This corrie's natural environment, and positioning on the Faha Route, means it is regularly photographed. John Sheehan added Mount Brandon from Ballybrack carpark . Internet access. It seems unlikely that they originally referred to the same feature. [21][22] Sáipéilín Bréanainn is the remains of a stone building believed to have been used by Saint Brendan. Hiking | Tom Crean Challenge | An endurance walk over the Brandon Mountain Range finishing in the village of Annascaul in honour of the famous Antarctic explorer. [45] The starting point at Ventry is one of the places pilgrims would have come ashore. the trail is well matked with white markers all the way up. This mountain has been a focus of pilgrimage since medieval times, … Both Brandon and Brandon Peak, meet the Britain and Ireland Marilyn classification. Mount Brandon is at the western end of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, in the south-west of Ireland. wear your Gortex boots. Also known as Cnoc Bhaile Uí Shé [OSI], 'hill of Baile Uí Shé', from Ballyhea(-bought) townland. [24], A scenic variation is the 9-kilometre (5.6 mi) 4–5-hour Faha Route, the Pilgrim's Path,[a] which starts from the east via the car park at the Faha Grotto (Q493119) just outside Cloghane. Due to its link with Saint Brendan, the mountain is popular with Irish Catholic pilgrims. [5], Mount Brandon is at the centre of a long high ridge called the Brandon Group range of mountains in the Dingle Peninsula in Kerry. [4] Tempan notes that the medieval story about Brendan's life calls the mountain Sliabh nDaidche in the Irish version, or Mons Aitche in the Latin version; and that the Irish academic Dr Alan Mac an Bhaird, had translated this as "mountain of Faithche", as Brandon stands in the Faha townland. [46] The trail passes a number of important ecclesiastical heritage sites including Gallarus Oratory and Kilmalkedar monastic site. Brandon is the highest Irish mountain outside the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks range and has the greatest prominence of any Irish peak except Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain. View Map Address Brandon Mountain, Faha, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Recommended reading: I bought Chet Raymo's "Climbing Brandon" in a Dingle bookshop. [21] The route starts from the car park of Ballybrack (Irish: Baile Breac) (W434094), and follows the straight grassy path, marked by large crosses, to the summit of Mount Brandon; then retracing back to Ballybrack. [20], The quickest and easiest route to the summit of Mount Brandon is from the west via the final stages of the medieval pilgrim path, The Saint's Route (Irish: Cosán na Naomh), which begins 18 kilometres (11 mi) away in Ventry. Services and conveniences. However, An Seabhac reports that in his time, nearly a century later, nobody in the locality had an explanation for the name but they did not think it was related to the personal name Piaras. The ridge contains seven other major peaks (i.e. Mount Brandon (Cnoc Bréanainn) at 952 metres (3,123 ft), is one of the ten highest peaks in Ireland, being the 8th–highest peak in Ireland. [5] Brandon is the highest Irish mountain outside the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range and has the greatest prominence of any Irish peak except Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain. "sufficient separation"), but which is outside of (or furth) Scotland; Brandon is referred to as one of the 13 Irish Munros. Home; Find route; Routes and Tracks. 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