Dingle Hillwalking Club

Brandon (952m) from Faha

  • Grade: B 
  • Length: 10 km
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Height gain: 850 m

    Start PointO.S.Map 70-Q479120

    Starting from the carpark at Faha, below the newly renovated grotto area, we follow the well worn track on a gradual ascent up towards Faha Ridge. We then skirt around the side of the ridge on a narrow track, looking down on the ribbon like features of the impressive paternoster Lakes below. Having arrived down into the valley, we cross the river and make our way to the most difficult section, known as the Éisc, which is quite steep and badly eroded with a couple of tricky “steps” to be negotiated on the way.

    30-40 minutes later we are greeted by the stunning vista that is the Dingle side of the Brandon range, looking down on the Three Sisters, Ballydavid and the Blasket Islands etc. From here it is a short 15-20 minute gradual approach to the summit. Taking time to appreciate the views weather permitting) we retrace our steps carefully and return by the same route.