by kevin dockery 22 Sep 2009
On Sat. 19/9/09 at 10:30am myself and 11 friends started our walk at Cronin's Yard and climbed Carrauntoohil via O'Shea Gully.It was misty with light rain early on but cleared around mid-day to be replaced by sunshine for the rest of the day.On reaching the summit I had finally climbed all of Ireland's 212 mountains over 2,000 feet.I got the inspiration to achieve this goal after purchasing Paddy Dillon's book "The Mountains of Ireland" in 1994.I had only climbed 9 peaks at that stage so it's taken me another 15 years to achieve my goal.From my research on the internet, I reckon I'm the 13th person to complete all the "Dillon's".Champagne flowed freely on the summit along with the presentation of a plaque in the shape of Carrauntohil .We descended to the gap at the top of the Devil's Ladder and continued onto Cnoc Na Toinne (2,776 ft.).From there we followed the zig zags track down into the Hag's Glen and then onto the finish at 5:15pm in Cronin's Yard.
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Picture from MickC : Carrauntoohil from the Hag's Glen. Photo; Mick Crowley
Picture: Carrauntoohil from the Hag's Glen. Photo; Mick Crowley
Sunset in the Reeks
by MickC 8 Feb 2011
What an end to a fabulous day (see previous post). Looking back at Carrauntoohil from the Hag's Glen after completing the horseshoe.(Comment Rating 3.50)
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by jackill 10 Aug 2004
Pat looking back at the Devils Ladder.V772 871 (Point A) and finished at Kate kearneys cottage the next day.V805 838 (Point B) ) on the side of Carrauntoohil next to the track about 500m from the top of the Devils ladder.This little waterway is mentioned in some of the guidebooks as a place to fill up if you are caught short.
Point A: V772 871
Point B: V805 838
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Picture from denise-vosges : One of 250+ days per year when weather on Reeks was less than ideal..but who cares? Photo:Y Le Roux
Picture: One of 250+ days per year when weather on Reeks was less than ideal..but who cares? Photo:Y Le Roux
by denise-vosges 10 Dec 2008
(Walk description continued from Cnoc na Toinne.) From the summit of Cnoc na Toinne we had an easy walk back down to reach the saddle at the top of the Devil’s Ladder, 100m lower down. There was still 300m of climbing left on a rocky path to the summit of Carrauntoohil. Sadly, it was in the fog! Not the slightest view around! But this ascent was challenging for me and I was delighted to have made it. We had really earned our sandwiches in the shelter!8070084525 (Point C) ). Most of this path was easy, but with just one really difficult part: just after passing through the Heavenly Gates, you have to descend a steep gully where you need to use your hands too, and perhaps your backside! After that we reached the mountain rescue hut, and on the next stretch (descending the slope overlooking Lough Gouragh) we encountered two places where we had to climb down facing the cliff. It was not really difficult, but we had to be quite careful. Then we just had to follow the path along the Gaddagh River to reach our car parked at Lisleibane.
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by keithkingston 17 Nov 2008
Tried climbing Carrauntoohil via Heaven's Gate for the first time recently, and loved it. From a distance it looks like it should be very difficult, but its not at all as bad as it looks. It is quite a direct route, has stunning views over Eagles Nest and Hags tooth, and for my money, is the best of the easier assents of Carrauntoohil. I couldn't find a description of it here, so here goes:
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by pheonix 24 Feb 2003
Probably my toughest hike to date and I've hiked snow covered mountains at 11,000ft in New Mexico since!!....U should use rope on this mountain but given how little time u need it for , most don't bother - hence all the accidents!! - We took the Devils ladder approach ( or the waterfall, as it was that day )....The weather was terrible, we couldn't see the mountain the whole time we were there, through the mist and heavy rain ( and it was also gusting 40 - 50 mph! ) . Just below the saddle i had the fright of my life when I almost slipped and fell ( I had forgotten the 3 points of contact rule !! ) Anyway thanks to a hardy Scottish climber who encouraged me to go on I successfully scrambled my way up over the top of the saddle...At this point I was more overcome with a sense of fear about my return trip than I was with reaching the summit.... I had already been persuaded twice to continue the climb, initially by my friend who had given up the ghost 2/3 way up the ladder - And I was anxious not to abandon him for too long - I continued on the struggle up near to the summit where I was able to see the cross...visibility was very poor and the weather was deteriorating rapidly - I satisfied myself that I would have had no problem physicaly with the last 100 yards - so opting for my safety I made a hasty retreat - the navigation wasn't easy under the circumstances but I made it back to the saddle were I found the descent not as fear inducing as I had imagined it would be...I was closely followed by my Scottish comrade ( who had taken his chance and reached the summit ) and we met back up with my friend who was relieved to see us.The journey back to the car was no fun either as the river we had easily waded across earlier was now a ragging torrent - we all ended up soaked to the bone ....- Carrauntoohil what an experience !!! ....I learnt an important lesson on that mountain - Knowing that u can achieve something is as important as achieving it - I had my own personal victory!!.... ( I'm 31 and have been diabetic for a year now.....)
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