Tallest Mountains in County Kerry
County Kerry is the “mountain capital” of Ireland, containing all three of the country’s peaks that exceed 1,000 meters. The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks range dominates the landscape, but the Dingle Peninsula also holds some of the most iconic summits in the country.
| Rank | Mountain Name | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Range | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrauntoohil | 1,039m | 3,409′ | MacGillycuddy’s Reeks | The highest peak in Ireland. |
| 2 | Beenkeragh | 1,010m | 3,314′ | MacGillycuddy’s Reeks | Linked to Carrauntoohil by a famous ridge. |
| 3 | Caher | 1,001m | 3,284′ | MacGillycuddy’s Reeks | The third-highest peak in the country. |
| 4 | Cnoc na Péiste | 988m | 3,241′ | MacGillycuddy’s Reeks | Highest point in the eastern Reeks. |
| 5 | Maolán Buí | 973m | 3,192′ | MacGillycuddy’s Reeks | Part of the central Reeks ridge. |
| 6 | The Bones | 959m | 3,146′ | MacGillycuddy’s Reeks | A sharp arête on the Beenkeragh Ridge. |
| 7 | Mount Brandon | 952m | 3,123′ | Brandon Group (Dingle) | Highest peak in Ireland outside the Reeks. |
| 8 | Baurtregaum | 851m | 2,792′ | Slieve Mish (Dingle) | Highest point of the Slieve Mish range. |
| 9 | Mangerton | 838m | 2,749′ | Mangerton Mountain Group | Famous for the “Devil’s Punchbowl” corrie. |
| 10 | Caherconree | 835m | 2,740′ | Slieve Mish (Dingle) | Home to Ireland’s highest stone fortress. |