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Blackstairs Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 795 metres Summits in area: 11 OS Map(s): 68 for all tops Set Area Map On     Mount Leinster Mountain Carlow/ Wexford County Stua Laighean A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Stua Laighean [OSI], 'prince or warrior of Leinster') Height: 795 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 68 for top Grid Ref: S82603 52608 Latitude: 52.618831 Longitude: -6.781126 ITM: 682534 652652 Prominence: 707m   Isolation: 1.9km Mount Leinster is not the highest peak in the province of Leinster. That distinction belongs to Lugnaquillia, but Mount Leinster is the highest outside Wicklow. Due to the transmitter mast, there is a road to the top. There is also a substantial cairn on summit. On the saddle connecting to Slievebawn is a stone alignment called the Nine Stones (though there are actually ten). Mount Leinster is the highest mountain in the Blackstairs Mountains area and the 44th highest in Ireland. Mount Leinster is the highest point in county Carlow and also the highest in Wexford. Our data has reached 65% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Mount Leinster Page 1 2 3 Next page >> by rmilne  19 Nov 2004 Although the ascent starts at 400m, I was worried about the long distance to the summit (1.75 miles). What if I got lost?? I was tempted to drive up the private road, as the gate was open, but thought better of it. The ascent of the tarmac road in the forest went fine with my fears of a bear leaping out of the woods unfounded. However, after a tricky crossing of the cattle grid, I had major problems seeing the way forward. In the clear and cloudless skies, the sun was shining straight into my face, making progress difficult. After a few minutes of shielding my eyes with my arm I had to give up since it was getting cramp. I struggled on as best I could given the conditions. Soon however, I was again having trouble seeing the way forward. Sweat was dripping off my forehead and blinding me. Oh for a cloud to shield me from the sun! I managed not to get lost, since the edges of the tarmac road are pretty clear to follow. The rest of the ascent was tortuous. with a nice angle of tarmac road and excellent footing, I was forced to walk near VOx Max pace, breathing hard. As I thought I was near my physical limit and feeling far from the car (well over 1.5 miles by now) a welcome breeze arose and cleared the sweat from my face. I noted frost on the side of the road and wondered about the folly of not having crampons with me. Luckily the short stretch of frozen turf and puddles to the cairn only took about 30 seconds, so the risk wasn't unduly high. I was there! The advenurous committment to continuing in spite of hardship was rewarded with grand views! Watching the workmen haul a big cable up the tower added to the summit activities. I spent a long 5 minutes enjoying the view, not bad after the 30 minutes it thad taken for the ascent. Then there was nothing else but the very long plod down the tarmac road, back at the car in 25 minutes. The final treat was watching the hang gliders coming in to land. (13 Nov 04) (Comment Rating 4.26) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: My picture is one of the fantastic views of the sun spliting through the clouds into the countryside Expand pics.   by paganji  3 Dec 2005 The day felt sour, I was indoors for too long, so I put my Boots on. After a brief drive I was at the foot of The Blackstairs and gazed upward toward the faint clouds sweep eerily over the summit of Mt Leinster. To my suprise the ground was firm and the humidity felt fresh. I was determined and just over an hour later I made it to the top and into the ever thickening cloud. Looking down the eastern slopes I could see darkness in the mists, as the heavy mountain was casting its shadow into Wexford. Now I had made something of my day. I went home, Rejuvenated. (Comment Rating 3.83) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. by csd  7 Mar 2004 A summit panorama, looking south. Blackstairs Mountain is to the left with the Celtic Sea shimmering in the distance. (Comment Rating 3.56) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by paraic  24 Jun 2004 For a different perspective on Mount Leinster, (other than the walk up along the road which is cheating!) try climbing the mountain from Rathanna. Set out from S 800 503 (Point A) at Rathanna bridge which crosses the Mountain River. There is a lane that leads up through a small forrest. Take this route and join up with the river. It's a beautiful walk along the river up to it's source on the side of Mount Leinster. Then it is a short steep walk to the summit...Just follow the transmiter! One can then walk down the ridge to Knockroe, S 819 497 (Point B), and then back to the bridge. Should take about 3 hours to complete. The ground underfoot is mostly boggy with rock along the river bank. Closer to the summit, granite begins to dominate. At the summit itself there is lots of peaty ground. Great walk on a clear day. Point A: S800 503 Point B: S819 497 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.35) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Summit Cairn of Mt. Leinster Expand pics.   by murphysw  24 Sep 2005 I recently decided that I should have a go at climbing the highest point in all 32 counties. Not quite as challenging as the 'seven summits' perhaps but its the best i'm going to do with this beer gut and I've done 11 counties at this point at least. Mt. Leinster of course represents something of a cheat as you can bag the highest point in Wexford and Carlow in one swoop. I originally planned to ascend from Ballycrystal and do Black Rock Mountain and the East Top but the mist was really bad, down to about 300m. I therefore went up by the TV road and it was a pleasant enough experience, having the mountain to myself, shrouded in mist, but having the road to guide me. However there were a right clutch of workmen up at the mast. I thought about doing a quick over and back to the East Top but the ground was awful, I couldn't see a thing, and I didn't have enough trust in my map and compass skills. So it was back to the car park with me. (Comment Rating 3.33) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: North west from cottage Expand pics. by djouce  25 Mar 2008 The Ballycrystal valley provides another way up Mount Leinster. There are parking spaces at S 860 506 (Point C). Go up the track between the forestry plantations. Head for the summit of Black Rock S 861 525 (Point D). Follow the ridge NW past a ruined cottage on the col. Why is it there? Continue westwards over the east top to the summit. I'm told there are great views on a clear day. Follow the ridge down in a southerly direction and descend to the valley. Return to the car on the road (or park another car in the woods at the end of the road S 843 516 (Point E)) Time taken about 4 hours excluding long breaks. Point C: S860 506 Point D: S861 525 Point E: S843 516 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.29) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Mount Leinster Page 1 2 3 Next page >> (End of comment section for Mount Leinster. 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. There is just one short respite but as soon as one leaves the road, it's tough from the word go....well, ...    Forum: General Suggestion for West Cork walk exaisle 7 hours ago. If the hangover is bad, you might consider the spin up Mount Gabriel. 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