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Bentee

Coordinates: 51°56′N 10°13′W / 51.933°N 10.217°W / 51.933; -10.217
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Bentee
Binn an Tí
Highest point
Elevation376 m (1,234 ft)
Prominence270 m (890 ft)
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates51°56′N 10°13′W / 51.933°N 10.217°W / 51.933; -10.217
Naming
English translationpeak of the house
Geography
OSI/OSNI gridV476780
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Bentee or Benatee (from Irish Binn an Tí, meaning 'peak of the house')[1][2] is a hill overlooking the town of Cahersiveen in County Kerry, Ireland.

Geography

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The hill has a height of 376 metres (1,234 ft), providing good views of the surrounding area, Valentia Island, the Skellig Islands, the Dingle Peninsula and MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

Access to the summit

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In recent years the Bentee Loop walking trail has been created. The main paths are over farmland, with the permission of the owners.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Ordnance Survey Ireland - Online map viewer". Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  2. ^ Iveragh NW Area - Beentee MountainViews.ie