Caherconree
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Q7307 : Caherconree summit
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Overview
Caherconree
Caherconree is an 834 m mountain in the Slieve Mish range on the eastern Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry. Its prominence is 130 m. Baurtregaum, its higher neighbour, is 850 m. The recorded summit is a cairn on an outcrop at Q7331407261. Primary record
Fort and summit
Caherconree Fort sits well below the main summit on the mountainside. The Irish name Cathair Conraoi means “Cú Roí’s stone fort”. Stories involving Cú Roí, Cú Chulainn and Bláthnaid are part of the site's legendary associations. Reaching the fort is not the same as reaching the natural summit. Name research
Walking
Dingle Hillwalking Club's Grade C option starts on Bóthar na gCloch at Q716059, climbs the muddy track to the fort and continues to the summit, then returns along the same route. Its published full-return figures are 8 km, 680 m ascent and four hours. Its separate Grade B circuit includes a steeper scrambling ascent and Caherbla; those variations are outside the route described here. Club route
Other published figures describe different outings. ActiveMe gives 4 km for a fort-only return, 6 km for its summit return and 7 km for a one-way traverse towards Derrymore. Do not treat the fort-only distance or a linear traverse as a complete summit return. Alternative route scopes
Landscape and safety
NPWS describes the range as mainly Devonian Old Red Sandstone with glaciated northern valleys. This is the Slieve Mish range, not the Brandon group. Regional landscape
Expect steep slopes, muddy ground and exposed cliffs around the fort. Keep clear of edges and do not climb its walls. Carry mountain clothing and navigation equipment and choose a lower walk if wind or visibility makes the route unsafe.
Planning
Roadside parking on Bóthar na gCloch is limited by the available permitted space, so keep traffic and access clear. Camp is the nearby village and Tralee the larger base. Bus Éireann 275 serves Camp, with onward travel to the trailhead requiring separate planning. Do not rely on facilities at the mountain start. Current bus route
Sources checked 18 October 2026. Current primary grid and coordinates are reconciled without replacing the imported 2023 survey-revision date.
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Caherconree fort and summit from Bóthar na gCloch: return
Use Dingle Hillwalking Club’s Grade C option from Bóthar na gCloch at Q716059: ascend the muddy track to the fort, continue to the main summit, and return by the same route to the road. The source gives 8 km, 680 m ascent and 4 hours for the whole return. This excludes its steeper scrambling ridge and Caherbla circuit. Fort-only visits are shorter and do not reach the summit. Source: https://dinglehillwalkingclub.com/cathair-conri-caherconree-barr-na-dtri-gcoum/
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Q7307 : Caherconree summit
Keith Cunneen
Hill facts and local notes
Classifications
Elevation
834m
2,736 ft
Prominence
130m
Coordinates
52.2030, -9.8538
Q733072
OS Map
71
At the Summit
The 834 m summit has a cairn on an outcrop at Q7331407261. Caherconree Fort is a separate ancient structure well below the summit, and reaching it does not reach the summit.
Terrain & Geology
NPWS describes the Slieve Mish mountains as mainly Devonian Old Red Sandstone, with a band of Ordovician metasediments on the western slopes. Deep glaciated valleys cut the northern side. This is a regional geological account rather than a new summit-rock survey.
Views & Scenery
Clear weather gives views across the Slieve Mish mountains, Tralee Bay, the Dingle Peninsula and Castlemaine Harbour. Mist can hide both the scenery and the route.
History & Heritage
Name Origin
Cathair Conraoi means “Cú Roí’s stone fort”. The mountain is named after the fort below the summit, associated in Irish legend with Cú Roí mac Daire.
Historical Significance
Caherconree takes its name from the stone promontory fort below the summit. Paul Tempan records its association with Cú Roí, Cú Chulainn and Bláthnaid as legend, rather than established events at the site.
Getting There & Facilities
Parking
The club route starts on Bóthar na gCloch at Q716059, south of Camp. ActiveMe describes roadside parking along this mountain road. Use only permitted spaces without obstructing traffic or access; do not rely on ample parking at Q724058.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann 275 runs between Tralee and Dingle via Camp. Arrange the onward journey to Bóthar na gCloch separately and check current return services; a village bus stop is not a verified mountain-road trailhead connection.
Nearby Facilities
No toilets or refreshments at the mountain-road start were verified. Arrange facilities in Camp or Tralee before setting out and carry food and water.
Safety Information
Known Hazards
- Steep cliffs border the fort and parts of the mountain. Keep back from edges, especially in wind or low cloud.
- The approach can be very muddy and wet rock is slippery. The direct steep-ridge club variant includes scrambling and is not the same as its easier track-return option.
- Carry a map and compass and know how to use them; marker posts and paths can disappear in mist.
- Respect the ancient fort: do not climb, disturb or remove stones from its walls.
General Safety Tips
- Check weather conditions before setting out
- Carry appropriate clothing and equipment
- Let someone know your planned route
- Take a map, compass, and GPS device
- Carry emergency supplies: food, water, first aid kit, torch
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