Beenkeragh
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About this place
Beenkeragh or Benkeeragh (Irish: Binn Chaorach, meaning 'sheep mountain') is the second-highest peak in Ireland, at 1,008.2 metres (3,308 ft). It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in County Kerry. Beenkeragh also gives its name the infamous Beenkeragh Ridge, the narrow rocky arete between Beenkeragh and Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain.
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Visitor Information
- Elevation
- 1008 m
Getting There & Parking
Beenkeragh is located in County Kerry, roughly 22 km (20 min drive) from Killarney and 356 km (5h 15m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include The Bones (0.6 km away).
Killarney22 km
~20 min driveCork113 km
~1h 40m driveDublin356 km
~5h 15m driveVideos
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