Caher Mountain (Cork) Explained

Caher Mountain
Other Name:Cathair
Photo Size:240px
Elevation M:338
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:143
Location:County Cork, Ireland
Range:Sheep's Head peninsula
Coordinates:51.5822°N -9.7421°W
Map:island of Ireland
Map Relief:yes

Caher Mountain (= "stone ring-fort") is a hill, 338 metres high, with views of the Sheep's Head peninsula, roughly west of and above the village of Kilcrohane in County Cork, Ireland.[1]

Location

Caher Mountain is located approximately 15 km from the end of the Sheep's Head peninsula and around 4 km west of Kilcrohane. Its neighbouring summit is Seefin (345 m), some 5 km to the northeast. It is at grid reference V793380 and can be reached on an easy walk from a lay-by about 1.5 km above the village.[1]

Views

In clear weather there are views as far as Dursey Island and the Iveragh Peninsula from Caher Mountain.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://mountainviews.ie/summit/914/ Caher Mountain