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MacGillycuddy's Reeks Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 1039 metres Summits in area: 28 OS Map(s): 78 for all tops Set Area Map On     Cruach Mhór Mountain Kerry County (Ir. Cruach Mhór [OSI 1:25,000], 'big stack') Height: 932 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 78 for top Grid Ref: V84077 84823 Latitude: 52.003847 Longitude: -9.688784 ITM: 484052 584882 Prominence: 34m   Isolation: 0.3km The summit has a grotto built by a local farmer who dragged the cement, sand and water up from his home in Ballyledder on his back. There is also a lower peak to the east known as An Chruach Bheag (TH). Both have the sharply pointed shape associated with peaks called cruach, and this also accounts for the Irish name of the range: na Cruacha Dubha (Mhic Giolla Mo Chuda). Cruach Mhór is the 11th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 65% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Cruach Mhór Page 1 of 1 Expand pics.   by jackill  29 Aug 2004 Cruach Mhór coming up the ridge from Cruach Bheag and Cnoc an Bhraca.Started at Cronins Farmyard and followed the Reeks Ridge walk as described in The Lonely Planet guide "Walking in Ireland". Started up Cruach Mhór from V843 859 (Point A) just west of Locha Chaca (look out for the green grassy slope) to reach the area where the photo was taken from. Then on over the ridge to Maolan Bui taking in The Big Gun and Cnoc Na peiste. The Big Gun is absolutely the most challenging climb I have done in Ireland - we crossed in calm weather during a dry August afternoon - if you were to attempt it in more difficult weather/wind I think ice axes/ropes etc. would be needed. When ever you attempt it a good head for heights and good route finding skills will be needed. However you can avoid the worst of it by dropping down after Cruach Mhor to the north side of the ridge - note you will have to go down about 150 mtrs to avoid the blocks of rock sweeping down the sides - and finding a fairly distinct track around to the col before Cnoc na Peiste. Point A: V843 859 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by jackill  29 Aug 2004 The view from Cruach Mhor looking across the Hags Glen with loch Coimin Paist ,Loch Cailli and Loch Gabhrach. From left to right we have the rocky slopes of Cnoc na Peiste,The bone, Cnoc an Chuillin , the Devils ladder, Caher,Carrauntoohil,Carrauntoohils Tooth, Beenakeragh, Cnoc Boinne with Stuairc Bhar na h_Abhann and Skegmore just behind. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by S Mc Auliffe  16 Jan 2004 Cruach Mhor is beautiful peak that is a worthy day's objective in itself or as the first major triumph of a bigger mountain day. This lofty perch topped by an impressive grotto[built by a local gentleman] , offers superb views in all directions. The view across the hags glen towards Corran Tuathail encapsulates what these mountains are all about. The ridge that beckons towards Cnoc na Peiste is mouthwatering. Enjoy the picture of the Big Gun I think it captures the spirit of the place. (Comment Rating 3.78) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by John Finn  22 Aug 2004 The grotto on Cruach Mhor. This was built by a local farmer who dragged the cement, sand and water up from his home in the valley on his back! An act of devotion or madness? Madness actually as I was told the poor man ended up in St Brendan's lunatic asylum in Killarney. The statue is usually shattered by winter weather but someone still replaces it with a new one every year. (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by John Finn  22 Aug 2004 The arete between Cruach Mhor (to the far left) and Cnoc na Peiste (from where the photo was taken) on the Eastern Reeks. This is a heart-stopping place at times - especially in poor weather! The best way across is to keep to the skyline ...if you've got the nerve. (Comment Rating 2.75) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Cruach Mhor and the Big Gun Expand pics. by deandarvill  31 Aug 2005 Scrambled down from Cnoc Na Peiste along the Reeks ridge. Had some interesting moments and only saw one other person all day. (Comment Rating 2.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average (End of comment section for Cruach Mhór. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 41 Next page >> Summit Comment Sugarloaf Hill: A short sharp shock... exaisle 7 hours ago. I thought this was a short but punishing climb although I'm not as fit as I should be. 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