Reenconnell, Dingle, Co Kerry

What: A gem of a hill offering the loveliest of vistas. Follow a waymarked trail from Kilmalkedar church. The trail is part of Cosan na Naomh (Road of the Saints), an 18km pilgrim’s route linking ancient Christian sites on the Dingle Peninsula. Cherish spectacular views from its modest 274m summit of the entire Brandon mountain group — a majestic range from Masatiompan to Ballysitteragh; the green, rolling countryside; the blue arm of Smerwick Harbour; and the lesser hills, of Mount Eagle and Cruach Mhárthain. For those wishing to do the entire route, Irish Pilgrim Paths will lead a walk here on August 22, all welcome (pilgrimpath.ie).

Start/Finish: At a lane by Kilmalkedar church and graveyard.

Get there: From Dingle town, head northwest along the R559 toward Murreagh. After around 7.5km, arrive at Kilmalkedar church and park there.

Level: Easy, suitable for families with young children.

Length/Time to Walk: 3.5km/ 1-2 hours.

Ascent: 205m.

Pack: A headtorch (pre-sunrise, post-sunset); a copy of Adrian Hendroff’s guidebook The Dingle Peninsula; OSI Discovery Series Sheet 70. Don’t forget an extra layer or two of clothing, snacks and drinks for the kids.

Refuel: You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to pubs and restaurants — but seafood lovers will enjoy Out of the Blue (outoftheblue.ie) in Dingle.