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View of Mount Brandon – Mount Brandon Summit loop from Faha

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Munster

Kerry

View of Mount Brandon – Mount Brandon Summit loop from Faha

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View of Mount Brandon – Mount Brandon Summit loop from Faha

07:57

15.7km

1,190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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After 11.5 km for 852 m

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2.23 km

View of Mount Brandon

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you ascend up the zig zag path to Mount Brandon, make sure you stop and pause a while to appreciate how far you've come. The spines of Faha Ridge to the east are spectacular.

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4.56 km

Mount Brandon Summit

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Take your time getting to the top, take regular breaks if needs be. The route up from the Brandon Pilgrimage car park is really well marked. Takes about 2 hours …

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8.32 km

View of the Ridge

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End of the very technical climb via the east route (or start of the descent to the east). Rewarded with views back to the meet and a view of a great path along the ridge to the summit

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13.3 km

View of Cloghane and Brandon Bay

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There are stunning views here back down to Cloghane and across Brandon Bay. On a good day you can easily sea the white sands of Fermoyle Beach, the western most section of the longest sandy beach in Ireland.

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15.2 km