Beenkeragh is a 1,008-metre (3,308 ft) Hewitt in Kerry, the island of Ireland. It is also known as Binn Chaorach. It lies in the Macgillycuddy's Reeks area (MacGillycuddy's Reeks). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 90.8 m. The summit is marked by a boulder 16m E of cairn. It is also on the Furth and Simm lists.
| Height | 1,008.2 m / 3,308 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 90.8 m |
| Classifications | Furth, Simm, Hewitt |
| Region | Macgillycuddy's Reeks |
| County | Kerry |
| Country | The island of Ireland |
| OS grid reference | V8013985245 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.006806, -9.746248 |
| Summit feature | boulder 16m E of cairn |
Plan a walk up Beenkeragh
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Hills near Beenkeragh
Other listed hills within 3 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na Cnamha | 957 m | Hewitt | 0.6 km |
| Carrauntoohil | 1,039 m | Hewitt | 0.9 km |
| Skregmore | 848 m | Hewitt | 1.2 km |
| Caher | 1,000 m | Hewitt | 1.6 km |
| Caher West Top | 973 m | Furth | 1.7 km |
| Cnoc Iochtair | 746 m | Hewitt | 1.8 km |
| Cnoc na Toinne | 844 m | Hewitt | 2.1 km |
| Cnoc an Chuillinn | 955 m | Hewitt | 2.9 km |
See the full list of Hewitts or the Furths, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.