Mullaghanish Mountain

Mullaghanish is a mountain in County Cork, Ireland, notable for its upland plateau and a prominent broadcasting transmitter at the summit.

The top is a broad heath and blanket-bog environment; walkers visit for upland scenery and wide views across parts of Cork and Munster on clear days. The summit is dominated by the transmission masts and associated infrastructure.

The hill is a natural upland feature; in the 20th century the summit became the site of major radio and television transmission infrastructure that serves the surrounding region.

Mullaghanish sits on an upland plateau in northwest County Cork, within the general upland area of the Munster hills, with nearby towns such as Millstreet and Macroom providing access points.

• Summit landmark: Summit marked by tall broadcasting masts that are visible across large parts of County Cork.
• Terrain and weather: Ground is often boggy and weather can change quickly, so waterproofs and stout footwear are recommended for walks.

What to See#

• Transmitter site: Contains the transmitting station and associated masts that occupy the summit area and are the most visible manmade feature on the hill.
• Summit plateau: Open upland plateau around the summit used by walkers, with peat and blanket-bog habitat underfoot.

• On a clear day the summit gives extensive views across Cork and into Kerry and west Munster, so aim for days with good visibility for the payoff at the top.
• A short drive and then a marked path lead most visitors close to the summit; check local access tracks before you go and be prepared for peat/bog on some approaches after rain.