Baurtregaum, Mountain summit in County Kerry, Ireland
Baurtregaum is a mountain in the Slieve Mish range on the Dingle Peninsula, rising 851 meters above sea level. Its rocky ridges and steep slopes are carved by three valleys that run through the landscape, creating a stark and layered terrain.
The name comes from Irish Barr Trí gCom, meaning three valleys, referring to the trio of glacial formations that shape the mountain. These valleys were carved during the ice age and remain the defining feature of the landscape today.
The mountain holds the rank of 13th highest peak in Ireland according to the Arderin scale and 18th highest on the Vandeleur-Lynam classification.
Several hiking trails lead to the summit, including the Derrymore Glen Horseshoe, an 11-kilometer loop that passes through adjacent peaks. Routes require reasonable fitness and proper gear, especially given the changeable mountain weather of the region.
The three valleys flow from a single mountain mass and each contains rivers running from the summit slopes. This arrangement of water-carved formations creates an unusual glacial pattern that becomes visible as you climb higher.
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