Caha Mountains
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Caha Mountains | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Hungry Hill |
| Elevation | 685 m (2,247 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°45′N 9°43′W / 51.750°N 9.717°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Old Irish cechar, "bog"[1][2] |
| Native name | An Cheacha (Irish) |
| Geography | |
  Caha Mountains | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Provinces of Ireland | Munster |
The Caha Mountains (An Cheacha in Irish) are a range of low sandstone mountains on the Beara peninsula in south-west County Cork, Ireland. The highest peak is Hungry Hill, at 685 m (2,247 ft). Other notable peaks include Knocknagree, Sugarloaf Mountain, Eskatarriff, Knocknaveacal, Derryclancy, Nareera, Killane Mountain and Baurearagh Mountain.[3]
The Caha Mountains have been listed as a Special Area of Conservation. The underlying rock is Old Red Sandstone and the terrain generally consists of rocky crags and outcrops interspersed with grassy slopes. The southern part of the range has a broad ridge with a boggy plateau dotted with small lakes, and there are substantial cliffs in the northwestern part. Other habitat types include blanket bog, wet and dry heathland, scree slopes and species-rich grassland.[4]
