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2012-05-02 14:30:35
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Another top five
1. Brandon
I have climbed Brandon over 20 times, more than any other Irish mountain, and I hope I live to do it a good few more times. There is just so much to it: rugged landscape surrounded by the sea, a unique character and a palpible sense of history. I most recently climbed it with Marian, Michael and Eckhard last August as the culmination of a week-long walking tour on the Dingle Peninsula. There was a heavy drizzle all day and we knew there was little chance of it clearing. We just embraced the wet and went with it, and spent a lot of the walk philosophising. I don't think there was a word of complaint from anyone, just a lot of laughs. On other days I have been able to see as far as Achill from the summit of Brandon.
2. Carrauntoohil
I love going up by O'Shea's Gully and down via the Heavenly Gates, also across the Bones from Beenkeragh. Happy days taking people from VTOS Tralee up there. Four years ago I did the zig-zags E of the Devil's Ladder with Denise and Yann. I know that other challenges await: the Black Mare, Curve and Central Gullies.
3. Slieve League
At my first attempt I bivouacked overnight at Bunglass, but the next morning I got 'power-hosed' off the mountain just before reaching the One Man's Pass. The torrential rain lasted for 3 hours. Memories of eating apple pie and cake in a cafe in Carrick, while the water running off my jacket formed pools on the floor. Being drenched, I decided against camping and thumbed a lift to Donegal Town and took a room. I needed that hot bath! I came back a few years later and loved the variegated cliffs, the spectacular route up from Bunglass via Keeringar and the ruins of the old church on top.
4. Skellig Michael
I've had the privilege of going here three times. I've never been to the very top, Cró na Snathaide, and probably never will. I just love the adventure of the boat journey, the beauty of the rock and the history of the stones. What a place to choose to live!
5. Binevenagh
For my money, the finest mountain in Ulster after Slieve League. A fabulous array of cliffs and a second row of broken fangs. The woods below are beautiful too. Great views of Lough Foyle, Inishowen, Errigal, Islay and Jura. Did it the first time with Colin, and most recently with Belfast Friendship Club. Going back soon.... |
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Forum: General
OFF OFF |
BleckCra 3 weeks ago.
On Roberto and show-offs ..., last time I saw him hate show-offs was in the Tatras in Slovakia when he chased one across Chopok Mountain 'til the show-off's heart near burst.
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Walk Guide
Blessington Lakeside Walk 1 |
march-fixer a month 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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DUBLIN MOUNTAIN WAY |
Tim_Crooks a month 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 Summary
Gravale: Middle man of three boggy tops. |
 Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 3 weeks ago.
This summit will probably be visited as part of walk along the Carrigvore - Gravale - Duff Hill - Mullaghcleevaun ridge. Access is straightforward if boggy at times from its neighbours. For a qu... |
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Forum: General
A slightly random request... |
Peter Walker 3 weeks ago.
While flicking idly around the site it occurred to me...I have never seen a decent picture taken of and from the NE ridge of Mullaghnarakill in Kerry. This ridge has intrigued a lot of folk who ha... |
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Summit Comment
Luggala: The more ordinary southern side. |
simon3 3 weeks ago.
Usually Luggala is photographed showing off its dramatic eastern aspect plunging into Lough Tay.
Here however is its southern side from Knocknaclohoge showing the quiet Cloghoge valley. Climbi... |
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Summit Comment
Lackavrea: Flightpath |
Colin Murphy 3 weeks ago.
I include this picture only because you'd have the impression that Lackavrea is some sort of international aviation beacon, given the constant stream of planes passing overhead - I saw at least tw... |
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Aherlow Walking Festival |
BleckCra 3 weeks ago.
The Aherlow Walking Festival is on this weekend - and for blow-ins, that means Galtymore and its mates.
The social side of the festival is so good that last time we were at it, our walk leader wa... |
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Summit Comment
Lackavrea: Splendid isolation |
Colin Murphy 3 weeks ago.
Lackavrea Hill has it all - a well defined rocky summit, a great aesthetic, stunning views in all directions, good solid terrain - everything that is except height. As it falls just short of the 4... |
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