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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
SUMMITS |
sandman 2 weeks ago.
I have noticed that 33 Mountain View members have recorded an accent of the summit of Sceilg Mhicil, a fantastic achievement for those individuals, especially when access is not allowed to the sou... |
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Summit Comment
Slievenisky: The Most Direct Route |
Trailtrekker a month ago.
Like Cratlieve, the other spur off Slieve Croob, this peak seems to only be walked by those who have taken in it's bigger neighbour first. And the numbers suggest that only about a quarter of MVer... |
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A quickie that's firm underfoot |
thomas_g 3 weeks ago.
Parking at W01494 72290 is just enough for one car, go throu walk, Length:3.7km, Climb: 263m, Area: Esknabrock, Mangerton (Ireland) Esknabrock |
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Benleagh: Tough climb, so-so top, amazing views |
 Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago.
Starting at the large carpark at T06617 94163 in Glenmalure, cross the nearby footbridge. Once across the ford, follow the good Coillte track as far as T057 948, where the track splits. Take a lef... |
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Not as bad as it looks |
thomas_g 3 weeks ago.
Followed the route described by simon3 & jackill, it looks a walk, Length:3.5km, Climb: 363m, Area: Coolcurtoga, Paps/Derrynasaggart (Ireland) Coolcu |
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Sallagh Braes Walk Sat 11 May |
pdtempan 2 weeks ago.
For those of you coming on the Sallagh Braes walk (Larne area - Glenarm) this Saturday, we'll meet at 10am at the point where the Ulster Way crosses Mullaghsandall Road, grid ref. D336044. There ... |
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2 hours 3 peaks |
thomas_g 3 weeks ago.
Parked at V93218 61229 (Point A) (barely room for one car) b walk, Length:7.1km, Climb: 475m, Area: Barraboy Mountain, Shehy/Knockboy (Ireland) Barra |
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lost leatherman @ letterkeen |
lennyantonelli 2 weeks ago.
Hi everyone, I lost a Leatherman multi-tool on the Bangor Trail between Letterkeen car-park / brogan carroll bothy and the Lough Avoher hut on saturday. It coud also feasibly be on one of the roug... |
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Derrybawn Mountain: Wintry Derry yawn! |
Dessie1 a month ago.
Climbed Derrybawn as part of a circuit of mullacor and Lugduff SE on a wintry day in January 2013.Started at the glendalough upper lake tourist centre and followed track up past poulanass waterfal... |
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coomloughra horseshoe |
0pt0 3 weeks ago.
walk, Length:12.9km, Climb: 905m, Area: Beenkeragh, MacGillycuddy's Reeks (Ireland) Beenkeragh, Stumpa Bharr na hAbhann, Skregmore |
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