Beginning the steep grassy climb to the summit of Mullaghanattin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs well as savouring the panoramic views and natural beauty of this place, no doubt you’ll be feeling proud too. Why wouldn\u2019t you, for walking to the top of a Dunkerron summit is a pretty big achievement. After all, Mullaghanattin is 25th highest of Ireland’s mountain peaks, so you’ll have earned it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sneem Dunkerrons are beautiful and rocky with many hidden lakes and steep mountain walls. If you have the ordnance survey map 84, just take a look at the prevailing contour lines of these mountains. Here you’ll find very few smooth oval shaped contour lines. Instead you’ll find jagged, compact contour lines. These lines denote uneven, rocky and steep terrain – all typical characteristics of the Dunkerrons. That’s why navigating skills and the ability to use a map and compass and\/or GPS are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sneem’s Kerry Geopark – A Recognised Area of Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Sneem Dunkerrons are truly a geological wonder and a huge part of what makes the Kerry Geopark special. Kerry Geopark stretches from Kenmare Bay into the mountains and encompasses the villages of Sneem, Castle cove, Caherdaniel and Blackwater. The Geopark status recognises and promotes the unique way of life, traditions, culture and landscape of the area. In fact Kerry Geopark is an internationally recognised area of great geological significance and is an amazing place to walk, explore and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mullaghanattin is a Favourite Horseshoe Full Day Hike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With the location and attraction of the Sneem Dunkerrons now hopefully in context, let me return to Mullaghanattin. Without a doubt, Mullaghanattin horseshoe is one of my favourite all-day walks. Not only do you touch Mullaghanattin’s summit but you’ll also conquer Mullaghanattin East Top, Beann West Top, Beann and Beann South Top too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mullaghanattin and Beann at 773m and 752m respectively are two of the tallest mountains in the Dunkerrons. Furthermore, they are the 25th and 34th highest mountains in Ireland and have views to match the best in Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n