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Varied, strenuous wild Bluestacks walk.

Track 2209 simon3 an hour ago
This varied route explores the two Ardnageers, Croaghbane, C walk, Length:21.0km, Climb: 999m, Area: Ardnageer SW Top, Bluestack Mountains (Ireland)

Meenanea: Bump on ridge with good views.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 an hour ago
Meenanea is a summit of low prominence on the ridge from Cronamuck to Croaghbarnes. It is most likely that it will be reached as part of a traverse along this ridge. It has excellent views towa...

Cronamuck: Granite knob at the end of a ridge.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 2 hours ago
This summit can be reached using the ridge extending NE from Croaghbarnes and there are suggestions it could be reached from Commeen to the north on the R253. Cronamuck has views over towards Gau...

whats that about sex

Forum: General kevin carroll 6 hours ago
Welcome back Bleck Craw, this forum has'nt been the same without you. While we sometimes differed on certain subjects( which I wont mention), your contributions were always entertaining if sometim...

Hill Runner

Forum: General roberto a day ago
Walking along the Wicklow Way today at the section that leads down to the Dargle River, steep enough section. I met a hill runner running up this part and at the same time he was having a conversa...

A circuit of the eastern Knockmeal hills

Track 2206 mcrtchly a day ago
Park at S112081 and walk north along the road for about 170m walk, Length:11.7km, Climb: 620m, Area: Crohan West, Knockmealdown Mountains (Ireland) C

Carrigawaddra: The Loo valley: yes you can!, but don't...

Summit Comment thomas_g a day ago
Parked at the gravel area at the road junction at Loo Bridge, walked towards Kenmare on the R569 to a gate, then followed the muddy track to a green field (savour it, it will be the last you'll se...

Agnew's Hill: Shapely scarply Sallagh Braes

Summit Comment simon3 6 days ago
North of the summit and over a road is the 2km long arc of Sallagh Braes, a spectacular semicircle of a valley where the higher ground to the west (left) falls away towards the sea. This pictur...

Walks Around Port 2

Track 2197 gerrym 2 days ago
http://youtu.be/jq7O1tarPuQ A second walk starting and fini walk, Length:17.0km, Climb: 578m, Area: Donegal SW (Ireland)

Good Sun coming. Bluestacks anyone?

Forum: General simon3 3 days ago
Anyone interested in walking in the Bluestacks (Ardnageers and nearby) on Sun or early Mon? Contact group@mountainviews.ie

Tully Mountain: Mwelrea from the Sea

Summit Comment Geansai a week ago
Good view of the highest summit in Connaught on the way up Tully Mountain.

Lugnagun: Superb Blessington Lake Views

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: march-fixer a week ago
Though not a summit to write home about, it still provides a wonderful grandstand view south out over Blessington Lakes and west to the Hill of Allen. Until recently (2013) pine trees obscure thes...
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North Midlands Area
Maximum height for area: 339 metres,   Summits in area: 10,   Maximum prominence for area: 238 metres, OSI/LPS Maps: 27A, 28A, 28B, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39 For all tops   Highest summit: Cornasaus, 339m
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Croghan Hill Hill Cnoc Cruacháin A name in Irish
(Ir. Cnoc Cruacháin [logainm.ie], 'hill of the little stack') Offaly County In Binnion List

Height: 234m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 48 Grid Reference: N48105 33112 This summit has been logged as climbed by 40 members
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Longitude: -7.278457, Latitude: 53.346286 Prominence: 159m,   Isolation: 31.8km,   Has trig pillar
ITM: 648044 733138,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Crg234, 10 char: CrghnHi234

Brí Éile, '(fortified) hill of Éile', is the earlier Irish name of this hill. Éile (Ely) is a large territory covering parts of Offaly and Tipperary. Bearnán Éile (Devilsbit Mountain) is at the other end of it. The Hill of Croghan is the remains of   Croghan Hill is the 1025th highest summit in Ireland. Croghan Hill is the most southerly summit in the North Midlands area.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Croghan Hill in area North Midlands, Ireland
Picture: Looking south over peat bogs		  
The effort won't kill you, the drive might!
Short Summary created by jackill  7 Jul 2010 Start at N48800 33000 (Point A)(very little room to park)next to gate and concrete hut, go through the gate (note this is private farmland) and follow the track uphill to the summit passing an old graveyard on the way and crossing one wire fence
.Excellent views across boggy plains from Irelands most isolated mainland summit.
Point A: N48800 33000

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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Croghan Hill in area North Midlands, Ireland
Picture: Croghan Hill - a lovely walk
by wicklore  22 Jun 2009 Croghan Hill in Co. Offaly is listed on MV as the most isolated hill in Ireland – in effect it is 32 kms from the nearest MV listed hill, which is the Ridge of Capard in the Slieve Blooms. I climbed Croghan Hill on Sunday, and in doing so I completed my Local 100 hills, and also hit the 200 summit milestone all in one go! It would also be the first time our 5 ½ month old daughter would travel on my back in the immensely useful harness/rucksack we were given as a present!

Exploring the minor roads that circle Croghan Hill, we found a spot at N488 330 where there is a gate and a small concrete hut. I had asked a local man on the way up about climbing Croghan and he had said there was no problem going up through the fields on this side. There is room for one car to park safely on the verge at the gate

Through the gate we followed a track that led in about 15 minutes to an old graveyard at N482 330 (Point B). It is surrounded by an old stone wall, and there are steps to cross the wall for those wishing to explore the ancient graveyard. These are on the west side near a locked gate. Talking to another local, he told me that this is where St Brigid received her veil from St Macaille when she became a nun. Another story says that she received her veil in Meath, but set up her convent here at Croghan Hill. This all happened 1500 years ago so information is sketchy! Nowadays the graveyard is overgrown with long grass and nettles, but it has a lovely atmosphere.

The summit cairn and trig pillar are just a few minutes uphill from here. A barbwire fence between the graveyard and the summit is easily crossed. The cairn at the summit (N481 331 (Point C)) is covered in grass and cattle were grazing freely. The views are absolutely breathtaking – flat farm and bogland sweep away in all directions for dozens of miles. The uninterrupted views really give the sense of this being the most isolated summit. The hills of Wicklow, Cavan, Tipperary, Louth & Down are visible far away. Nearer by, peat operations are evident, with the towers of the peat power station near Kinnegad visible. The Slieve Blooms loom to the south. This hill is an absolute must for the views on a good day!

As mentioned by Audi-Anne, the locals have a tradition of climbing this hill on St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick himself is said to have visited the hill, and St Patrick’s Well is on the north side of the hill just off the road. The farmer we spoke to on the way down told us that there used to be boxing matches and all sorts of revelry on the hill, but that some of the old ways are dying out. He confirmed that there is no access problem with climbing the hill on this side (east side), and said that it is a popular route up with locals.

Our baby really enjoyed her first walk in the harness, and it was an easy 20 minute stroll up to the summit. This is a highly recommended walk for both occasional strollers and seasoned walkers alike!
Point B: N482 330 Point C: N481 331
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Picture: Turf cutting from the top.		  
Saving the bog with diesel.
by simon3  4 Jul 2010 The summit area allows you to see the extraordinary mechanised turf cutting to the north.
Incidentally, this summit is easily reached by people heading from Dublin as a quick excursion off the main road. It took us less than two hours.
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Picture: Stunning views from little Croghan Hill
Views all around.
by csd  15 Aug 2010 Taking the obvious road out of Rhode and turning right, the exact co-ordinates of the gate where you can park one car and head up the slope are N48852 33016 (Point D). It's shortly after the boreen that leads left off the road you're on (ignore this), and look out for the tiny concrete hut. If you wish to avoid the field here for reasons of livestock, then the adjacent field (to the left looking up the hill) can also be used -- there's a gate further back up the road.

As the other contributors have mentioned, Croghan's isolated location affords stunning views that belie its relatively modest elevation. Today's beautiful weather and an ND grad filter enabled me to take some lovely shots.
Point D: N48852 33016
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Small but mighty.
by ChrisJefferies  7 Nov 2011 First I'd like to thank previous posters. If it weren't for them I'd have never have known that this hill was accessible. It always appeared that the hill was private and not walkable.

We had a great few hours walking up and sitting on the summit. The Wicklow mountains and Slieve Blooms were easily seen from the summit and because of the flat surrounding area the views of Westmeath & Offaly were stunning. We also parked at the small concrete hut and walked from there as we couldn't find the old school/community centre (does anyone have a map ref for it?) Next time we will park by the cemetery just before the junction to the lane and walk the lane as well.
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Picture: Croghan Hill 		 
by youngjohn  1 Aug 2009 Have climbed Croghan Hill several times always using the same route. The old school now the community centre has parking off road. If standing at the front door of the only and most useful shop, turn left and follow the road as it ascends to find the old school. Climb over the bullwire fence head for the hill. A low barbed wire fence is easily traversed and the reat of the hill has but one more fence. This approach is from the southern side. The views are just great. The hill is like an island in the bog. One can imagine St. Patrick, High Kings etc above on it. The trig as usual ruins the cairn. A handy climb but a good one. Views are worth the bother.
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