The Beara Peninsula is made up of two mountain ranges. Firstly the Caha Mountains, which start at the Caha Pass and finish at Maulin. Then we have the Miskish Range which takes us to the western tip of the peninsula. I have long been fascinated by these mountains, the changing colours and the complexity of the valleys and hills. Take the Clogher Valley for example, hidden from view one has to climb steeply to sample its delight and be rewarded. Here are some pictures I have taken.
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| High up in the Caha Mountains, late November 2008, about to get shrouded in mist coming off the Atlantic. A couple minutes after taking this shot I was surrounded and had trouble finding my way back down to safety. Quite scary for awhile. Canon EOS 5D + 28 1.8 |
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| Looking into Glenbeg as the mist comes down |
Looking into Ardgroom Harbour, with the Kenmare River and Kerry Hills in the distance |
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| Glenbeg, close to Ardgroom |
My collie Quisha looking down on Glengarriff from high up on the ridge to the north |
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| View from the Healy Pass looking into Glanmore above the lake |
Cumeengadhra, Valley of the Hound, a stunningly beautiful valley with ruined village and cascading water |
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| The Clogher Valley, a hidden delight for walkers who want to get away from it all. Every entry involves a steep climb, but when you get there it is so calm and relaxing |
The Ordnance Survey map for this area has it wrong. It claims the Pocket is in Cumeengadhra when in fact it is at the far end of the valley after Glanmore Lake |
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| Suzie overlooking Glanmore |
High up on the ridge between Adrigole and The Pocket looking towards Glenbeg in the distance |
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| Looking into the Pocket |
A different view of Glanmore Lake to what one normally sees |
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| Looking into Glenbeg from the summit of Lackawee |
Hungry Hill from across Adrigole Harbour Mamiya 7 + 80 |
