Mount Gabriel

About this place

Mount Gabriel (Irish: Cnoc Osta) is a large hill on the Mizen Peninsula, north of the town of Schull in County Cork, Ireland. The name Cnoc Osta means 'hill of the encampment', and was historically anglicized as 'Knock Hast'. Mount Gabriel is 407 m (1,335 ft) high and is the highest eminence in the coastal zone south and east of Bantry Bay. A roadway serving the radar installations on the summit is open to the public. From the peak of Mount Gabriel, there are views south over Schull Harbour and Long Island Bay. To the east and southeast, the views take in Roaringwater Bay and its many islands, known as Carbery's Hundred Isles. North and west are the mountains of the Beara Peninsula and south Kerry. Fastnet Rock is approximately 18 km (11 mi) to the south, and is visible in fine weather.

Visitor Information

Elevation

407 m

Getting There & Parking

Mount Gabriel is located in County Cork, roughly 72 km (1h 05m drive) from Killarney and 382 km (5h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 85 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Mount Gabriel View Point toward South (0.0 km away).