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Standing Stones at Cappagh
Standing stones such as this example overlooking Cappagh Strand, appear singly, in pairs
or alignments of three or more, apparently marking ancient ritual sites, provide a tangible
link with the early inhabitants of the Cloghane-Brandon region.
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Faha Cross
This early Christian "cross of arcs" on a boulder at Faha may have marked one of the
gathering places for pilgrims to Mount Brandon.
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Glenahoo Valley from Fermoyle
The Glenahoo Valley seen here, centre background, from the back beach at Fermoyle,
offers a variety of trails described in the local Walking Guide.
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Fermoyle Beach Walk
The Fermoyle Beach Walk, a 30 - 40 minute circuit starting and finishing at Fermoyle
Strand car park, offers fine vistas of the surrounding Cloghane-Brandon hills.
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Winter in the Coom
Winter walking in the Coom, Mount Brandon. The traverse of the lake studded Coom
is a highlight of the ascent of Ireland's second highest mountain.
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Brandon Ridge Walk
The Brandon Ridge Walk, one of the classic Irish hill walking routes, taking in Mount
Brandon (952m), Brandon Peak (840m) and the arete of Gearhane (803m).
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The Bog Road Walk
The Bog Road Walk, through blanket bog carpeting the floor of the Owenmore River Valley,
is surrounded by the corries and summits of the Brandon range and the Conor Pass, a high
level road linking Cloghane-Brandon to the southern side of the Dingle Peninsula. An added
bonus on this walk in Spring and Summer is the beautiful bogland flora.
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Turfs Drying
Turf sods drying in Summer, the Coom of Mount Brandon visible in the background.
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Entertainment
Entertainment in the field during the Cloghane-Brandon Féile Lughnasa
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Winter Walking
Winter walking on the Beenoskee (826m) and Stradbally (798m) circuit.
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Masatiompan Walking Trail
The Masatiompan Walking Trail passes the deserted village of
Arraglen and the high level Arraglen Cross Slab with Ogham inscription at 650m. There
are several options for the walker - Arraglen Village and back (3 hours). Arraglen Village,
Sauce Creek, Brandon Point (~5 hours), or the ascent of the Masatiompan via Arraglen
Ogham Stone (~5 hours).
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Hill Walking
Hill walking above Loch a'Duin
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Island Fort
The archaeological and nature trail through the spectacular Loch a'Duin Valley is a two
hour trail. The local Loch a'Duin Guide Book describes the archaeology, geology and
flora of this scenic terrain
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Cappagh Strand
A sheltered cove popular with sea anglers and venue for the Féile Lughnasa sand
sculpture and sandcastle building competitions.
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Rock Art
Cup and Circle motifs, associated with Bronze Age settlers, magical circles which
may represent the sun which sets behind Mount Brandon, the most westerly high ground
in Europe.
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