Caha Mountains
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.
Caha Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Hungry Hill |
Elevation | 685 m (2,247 ft) |
Coordinates | 51°45′N 9°43′W |
Naming | |
Etymology | Old Irish cechar, "bog" |
Native name | An Cheacha (Irish) |
Geography | |
Caha Mountains | |
Country | Ireland |
Provinces of Ireland | Munster |
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