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simon3
2012-03-18 15:37:15
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The SW corner of Tenerife.
Track 1447 shows a walk starting from the touristic Los Cristianos, over high ground, badlands, coastlands, banana lands and ending in a village.
The high point, Montana Guaza, though not high at 428m by Tenerife standards is like so many small prominent summits in ireland in that it has great views such as that over the huge banana plantations to the south, the tourist areas on the SW coast and also to La Gomera, the neighbouring island to the west.
The photo shows the view inland. At first you might think that the rounded shape of the horizon is some sort of wideangle photo distortion. However it really is like this and this sort of view is found from many parts of the whole island. The summit at the top is Mount Teide, 3718m, not only the highest point of Tenerife but the highest point in Spain.
The view also shows on the left skyline, Roque Conde, well worth climbing if you are staying in any of the resorts to its west.
The middle ground ridge to the right has Montana Chijata, 408m, as its highest point.
Look also at the foreground desert flora so characteristic of much of southern Tenerife. |
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Summit Summary
Knockbrack S Top: The top between two tops |
Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g a week ago.
A featureless top with lovely views, especially over the lake.
Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (Point A) with permission from the very friendly farmer. You have the choice of ... |
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3 for 2 |
thomas_g 5 days ago.
Park in the farmyard with permission from the farmer, back u walk, Length:5.8km, Climb: 295m, Area: Knockbrack, Shehy/Knockboy (Ireland) Knockbrack, |
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Summit Summary
Knockbrack: Tea Fathers? |
Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g a week ago.
A featureless top with wonderful 360 degree views.
Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (thanks Conor74), with permission from the very friendly farmer. A quick walk back up the roa... |
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Forum: General
Forces of Nature |
march-fixer 4 days ago.
It only becomes evident when you stand close to volcanic activity, just how enormous are the forces at work. The photo taken on the slopes of Tongariro NZ, shows a lava flow channel that has becom... |
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Brandon from West |
Onzy 6 days ago.
Circular route over Masatiompan, Piaras Mor, Brandon North a walk, Length:17.3km, Climb: 1162m, Area: Masatiompan, Brandon Group (Ireland) Masatiompa |
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Summit Summary
Coomclogherane Top: Nice views of the lake |
Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g a week ago.
A relatively featureless top with nice views over the lake and the steep slopes of Gullaba Hill. Access is from Knockbrack S to the NW, via Coomclogherane to the east and Knocknamanagh to the sout... |
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Walk Guide
Blessington Lakeside Walk |
march-fixer a week ago.
Overview This walking track is just perfect for any family outing. The track is well over a metre wide at all points and the surface is good quality compacted hardcore. On the few soggy areas... |
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Ann-P |
Ann-P 2 weeks ago.
My name is Ann and I recently moved to the (sunny?) South East. At that time I developed an interest in hill walking and trekking. I find mountain climbing exhilarating - there is no better feelin... |
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Track
DUBLIN MOUNTAIN WAY |
Tim_Crooks 6 days ago.
There is only one way to do the Dublin Mountain Way (DMW) an walk, Length:42.6km, Climb: 942m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Tibradden Mountain, Two |
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Summit Comment
Carrigfadda: Loop walk to the top of the hill |
acorn a week ago.
Carrigfadda Loop Walk on www.irishtrails.ie is perfect for visiting this little top.
Travelling from Skibbereen to Clonakilty on the N71 turn left at a sharp bend just before the bridge in Conno... |
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Forum: General
Volcanic Regions |
march-fixer 4 days ago.
For those who like volcanic regions and do not want to take too much of a risk, there are excellent walks in New Zealand around the Turangi region of the North Island. Having taken considerable ri... |
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