
What is recorded here
Beann reaches an elevation of approximately 550 meters and is part of the broader MacGillycuddy's Reeks range, known for its rugged terrain and ancient geological formations. The name "Beann" is derived from the Irish word for "breast" or "hill," reflecting traditional landscape perceptions; the area holds cultural significance in local folklore and as a backdrop to Kerry's mountainous identity.
Places near here
Hut site in CoomlumminyHut site · 764 yd
Beann NE TopMountain / peak · 852 yd
Beann SW TopMountain / peak · 952 yd
TobercolmanHoly well · 1.1 mi
Ballaghbeama GapViewpoint · 2.1 mi
RoadRoad, road/trackway · 5.2 mi
Blackstones Bridgebridge · 6.2 mi
De Gaulle MemorialMonument · 6.4 mi
CarrauntoohilMountain / peak · 6.9 mi
Rossmore IslandIsland · 7.4 mi
Devil's Ladder RouteWalking route · 8.0 miOther information
Photo: Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0