Beenkeragh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beenkeragh |
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| Binn Chaorach | |
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Beenkeragh as viewed from the summit of Carrauntoohil; with the Beenkeragh Ridge (left)
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,008.2 m (3,308 ft) |
| Prominence | 90.85 m (298.1 ft) |
| Listing | Furth, Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
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 Beenkeragh
Location in island of Ireland
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| Parent range | MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
| OSI/OSNI grid | V801852 |
| Topo map | OSI Discovery 78 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Purple sandstone & siltstone, (Ballinskelligs Sandstone Formation) |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | via Hag's Tooth Ridge |
Beenkeragh or Benkeeragh (meaning "mountain of sheep" in Irish) is the second-highest mountain in Ireland. It stands at about 1,008 meters (3,308 feet) tall. You can find it in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range in County Kerry.
Beenkeragh is famous for its narrow, rocky path called the Beenkeragh Ridge. This ridge connects Beenkeragh to Carrauntoohil, which is Ireland's highest mountain.
Exploring Beenkeragh
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Beenkeragh is located just north of Carrauntoohil, which is about 1,039 meters (3,409 feet) high. Both mountains are part of the amazing MacGillycuddy's Reeks range. The Beenkeragh Ridge is a very thin, rocky path that joins these two tall peaks. Right in the middle of this ridge, there's another smaller peak called The Bones, which is about 957 meters (3,140 feet) tall.
Beenkeragh is considered one of the tallest mountains in Britain and Ireland. It's even on a special list called "Furths." A Furth is a mountain over 3,000 feet (914 meters) that meets certain rules, but is located outside of Scotland. Beenkeragh is one of 13 such mountains in Ireland.
Mountains are often put into different groups based on their height and how much they stand out from the land around them. Beenkeragh is tall enough to be included in several of these important lists, like the Arderin, Simm, and Hewitt lists.
Climbing Beenkeragh
The Beenkeragh Ridge is known as one of Ireland's most exciting and challenging mountain walks. Many climbers include it as part of a longer journey called the Coomloughra Horseshoe. This horseshoe route is famous for being one of Ireland's best ridge walks. It takes you across Ireland's three highest mountains: Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh, and Caher.
Another way to reach Beenkeragh is from the south-east, starting in a valley called the Hag's Glen. From there, you climb up the Hag's Tooth (about 650 meters or 2,133 feet tall). After that, you continue up the steep and rocky Hag's Tooth Ridge until you reach the top of Beenkeragh.
This route offers amazing views into a deep, bowl-shaped valley called a corrie. This particular corrie is at the base of Carrauntoohil's north-east side and is known as the Eagle's Nest area. Inside the Eagle's Nest corrie, you'll find Lough Cummeenoughter, which is Ireland's highest lake!
Once you reach the top of Beenkeragh, this climbing route then crosses the Beenkeragh Ridge to Carrauntoohil. Finally, you descend using the Heavenly Gates path, which goes across the east side of Carrauntoohil.
See also
In Spanish: Binn Chaorach para niños
