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Dartry Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 647 metres Summits in area: 28 OS Map(s): 16, 17, 25, 26 for all tops Set Area Map On     Benwiskin Mountain Sligo County Height: 514 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 16 for top Grid Ref: G72347 49116 Latitude: 54.389909 Longitude: -8.426442 ITM: 572302 849116 Prominence: 39m   Isolation: 2.8km This peak is remarkable for its wave-like profile when seen from near Ballintrillick. Benwiskin is the 427th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 87% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Benwiskin Page 1 2 Next page >> eflanaga  15 Mar 2006 (Climbed Sunday 13th March) After leaving Benbulbin summit (See for first part of walk) I followed a bearing of 134 degrees SE, ensuring I steered well clear of the cliff edge, for 2k then switched to a bearing of 62 degrees NE for a further 1.7k which lined me up for a 2.4k walk to Spot Height 508m (G719479 (Point A)) which marks the start of Benwiskin’s ridge. It’s a further 1.4K to its summit. Poor visibility (sometimes dropping to around 10 metres) rain and biting wind persisted right up until I neared the Spot Height. After such a long trudge with nothing to see but peat hags I was feeling somewhat miserable and sorry for myself until suddenly the mist cleared before me revealing Benwiskin and the Sligo coast in all its glory. Fantastic views even on a murky day. The walk across the ridge to the summit is quite pleasant, slightly marshy at times and one or two peat trenches to negotiate, but otherwise no access problems or warning signs to be seen. The ridge plummets to your right down into the beautiful u-shaped Gleniff valley. There are fence posts right along the length of the ridge but there is no wire attached to these until you near the summit. Approaching the summit from this direction means the mountain’s distinct and aesthetic profile as portrayed by other contributor’s pictures (below) is much less obvious. The summit itself is unremarkable with the fence being the only man made feature. However, the views from the top are extraordinary, even on a day when the Donegal coast across the bay was not clearly visible. I decided to take a fairly leisurely lunch here as the bitter coldness of the wind had abated a little. A hot drink, a sandwich and some fruit later all was relatively well in my hillwalking world and I was ready to face my third target – Slievemore. Point A: G719 479 (turn area map On) Picture: Benwiskin from southern end of Benbulbin ridge Contract pics. (Comment Rating 4.80) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average gerrym  27 Jul 2008 The dramatic profile of Benwisken seems to have been overshadowed by the difficulties over access. These difficulties where very much in mind when planning a visit to the the plateau, from which Benwisken extends northward. I approached from Glencar - taking the opportunity to walk along the line of hills and cliffs to Kings Mtn and Benbulben on the way. A late start necessitated an overnight camp which happened to be at the head of Glendarragh (708456 (Point B))between Benbulben and Benwisken (where the pic was taken - fairly late in the evening) Come light i continued to circle around Glendarragh, enjoying a brief encounter with two playful fox cubs. Despite the sunlight in the valley below mist was racing over the high ground, coming up from the Glencar side. I climbed up to the prominent point on the Gleniff side (725469 (Point C)) which is a subsidiary summit of Slievemore. This gave views steeply down into the valley from nearly 600m through the mist. The long ridge stretching out to Benwisken was well laid out from here, with Donegal Bay and the hills of Donegal providing the backdrop. There is a drop along the cliff edge and a slight rise to pt. 508m, then an easy stroll along the broad ridge itself. Pass an area of peat hags, pools of water and follow a vechile track through the grass beside a line of old bleached fence posts. This walk is a joy with views to Benbulben to the west and Truskmore and Tievebaun to the east. The last bit of the hill (beyond the top) is fenced (with a pile of new posts and wire waiting to be erected). The fence can be followed to the edge for cracking views over the lowland below, across Donegal Bay and to most of the hills of the county, with the Bluestacks to the fore along with a cloud capped Slieve League and i am certain the Sperrin mtns. To the S i had Mayo in vision out towards Belmullet. I did see a quad bike in the valley below on the return leg but as i did not cross any fences i feel there was no need to worry about trespassing. A long trek out and back but worth it for the views. Point B: G708 456 Point C: G725 469 (turn area map On) Picture: benwisken to Donegal Bay Contract pics. (Comment Rating 4.38) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average SeanC  5 Mar 2006 A lovely access to Benwiskin is to climb Benbulben from the Grange side and to walk across the mountain top (fairly flat) straight over to Benwiskin. The climb up Ben Bulben takes about 1 hour and the walk across to the summit of Benwiskin about 1.5 hours. On a clear day (and one should be careful as the mist descends very quickly and frequently) the views in every direction are spectacular. As one nears the summit of Benwiskin, there is fencing on one side (Mr Bull's I presume) but the summit is fully accessible and thankfully the no trespassing sign which greeted me the first time I did this climb (about 1 year ago) is gone. On the way down, one can actually descend Benwiskin (away from the Bull McCabe side which is in the Gleniff horseshoe) into the shadow of Benbulben. Small roads lead back to the main road after another hour or so. The views of Benbulben are very special as one walks around the mountain. If posssible, having two cars will avoid the need to walk along the main road back to your car. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average wicklore  13 Sep 2009 I followed eflanaga's route taking in Benbulbin, Benwiskin and Slievemore. It was a long hike and I measured it at about 20 kms return. After chatting to a family on Benbulbin for a few minutes I didn't see another person for the rest of the day. The walk to Benwiskin is long and hard, with rough ground and a lack of a path. I was tired when I reached Benwiskin, and there was still the return journey! The views were stunning, especially along the cliffs from Slievemore to Benwiskin. I was quite alert for angry farmers as I neared Benwiskin, but I never met a soul. The summit of Benwiskin still has the unused spars and rolled up fencing referred to by gerrym a year ago. Something that struck me was the hundreds of holes across the bog all along the route. It is like the ground collapsed, leaving behind holes everywhere. Many of them are only a few feet deep but quite a few are 10 feet or deeper. Most have gradual slopes, but more than a few were steep and dangerous looking. One at G726 463 (Point D) was about 20 feet deep with steep sides. Be warned! Benwiskin was a thrill to have accomplished, both because of the long route to get there, and the sense of urgency to avoid angry landowners. It is interesting to note that at no point along this route is there any signs or other notice that this is private property. Therefore I'm not even sure if the route from Benbulbin crosses any disputed access areas. Point D: G726 463 (turn area map On) Picture: Looking north from Slievemore to Benwiskin, Gleniff valley to the right Contract pics. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average brenno  23 May 2008 As somebody who made the unwelcome acquaintance of The Bull more than 10 years ago, I've still managed to climb Benwiskin - and it's feasible as long as you don't start from the Gleniff valley. My last route was un Ben Bulbin through Kings Gully and then follow the ridge over to Benwiskin. It6's a gorgeous walk - only downside is yopu have to retrace your steps if you want to avoid descending to Gleniff and take the chances of an enconter with the Bull. (Comment Rating 3.33) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Contract pics. pquinn572  16 Jun 2008 Benwiskin seems to have serious access problems at the minute. I went down to climb it 3 weeks ago when I was confronted with a series of ‘Private Property’ and ‘Trespassers will be Prosecuted’ signs so I decided not to go up. It was only this week when I was reading Paul Clements’s ‘The Height of Nonsense’ that I found out about the ‘Bull’ and I tell ya, I was glad I didn’t go up. (Comment Rating 3.17) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Benwiskin Page 1 2 Next page >> (End of comment section for Benwiskin. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 19 Next page >> Forum: General Re: Overlooked wicklore 6 hours ago. Padodes asks can Bray Head be added to the MV list of hills. As padodes points out, Bray Head is in a beautiful location overlooking the Irish Sea and sits between Bray and Greystones in Wicklow. ...    Mountain Comment Hangmans Hill madfrankie 13 hours ago. The small cliff-girted rise to the left of foreground is Crockauns' minor 374m top. Behind that, on left, is Hangman's Hill. Right of centre is Keelogyboy NE Top, with Keelogyboy on right. Mountain Comment Copes Mountain madfrankie 13 hours ago. 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