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Varied, strenuous wild Bluestacks walk.

Track 2209 simon3 12 hours 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 13 hours 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...

whats that about sex

Forum: General kevin carroll 18 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...

Cronamuck: Granite knob at the end of a ridge.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 13 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...

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...

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...

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)

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...

Circuit of the Three Aghlas

Track 2204 Onzy 3 days ago
Route takes in Aghla More, Aghla Beg South and Aghla Beg, be walk, Length:9.1km, Climb: 669m, Area: Aghla More, Donegal NW (Ireland) Aghla More, Aghl

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.
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Derryclare Mountain Binn Doire Chláir A name in Irish
(Ir. Binn Doire Chláir [TR], 'peak of Derryclare') Galway County In Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam Lists

Height: 677m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 37 Grid Reference: L81509 51048 This summit has been logged as climbed by 222 members
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Longitude: -9.785748, Latitude: 53.496315 Prominence: 129m,   Isolation: 1.2km
ITM: 481516 751074,   GPS IDs, 6 char: BnDrCh, 10 char: BnDrChlr

Ir. clár can mean both a plain and a board. In the latter sense it can refer to a plank-bridge in some place-names. Thus Derryclare, from Ir. Doire Chláir, could either mean 'oak-wood of the plain' or 'oak-wood of the plank-bridge'. The name seem   Binn Doire Chláir is the 146th highest summit in Ireland. Binn Doire Chláir is the second most easterly summit in the Twelve Bens area.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Binn Doire Chláir in area Twelve Bens, Ireland
Picture: Derryclare and its southern ridge		  
A most photogenic mountain
Short Summary created by wicklore  29 Apr 2011 Derryclare is a majestic mountain situated at the finish (or start) of the Glencoaghan Horseshoe route in the Twelve Bens. It commands a fine view over the mountains of the Glencoaghan Valley, as well as the myriad of lakes in the plains of Connemara. Its distinctive sharp southern ridge is visible from the N59 Galway – Clifden road, making it a very popular backdrop for suitably impressed tourists. Derryclare is formed from quartzite and its upper slopes are comprised of shattered rock that require care to negotiate, although narrow trails are present amongst the stones.

There is room for a few cars at L806 488 (Point A). Head east over pastures, climbing gently towards the southern ridge. The ascent to the summit becomes a steep haul, initially over peat and heather, before attaining the rock of the upper reaches. A number of false summits are passed before the small pile of rocks that mark the summit are reached. At L81489 51077 (Point B).

Particular care is required in the initial steep section above the pastures as a few crags and rock outcrops are negotiated. Also keep to the east of the ridge to stay well clear of sharp drops and plunging cliffs.
Point A: L806 488 Point B: L81489 51077

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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Binn Doire Chláir in area Twelve Bens, Ireland
Picture: Binn Doire Chláir from Binn Chorr
by eflanaga  3 May 2006 Having negotiated the peaks of Binn Gabhar, Binn Bhraoín, Binn Dubh and Binn Chorr the nine Mid-Ulster walking club members undertaking the Glencoaghan Horseshoe walk made their weary way down the 160+ metres of the south-eastern face of Binn Chorr to the col below Binn Doire Chláir 81248 51827 (Point C) at 550m. This left a final climb of some 120 metres passing a locheen on the way to the summit cairn, which would represent the final climb of the day. Another member of the club, who had a watch, which monitored our ascent throughout the day, was able to calculate that we had climbed some 1640m throughout the course of the Horseshoe walk. The walk itself was completed in glorious sunshine with the views from each of the peaks spectacular. Binn Doire Chláir was no exception. In the evening sunlight and to the east the Mamturks range lay invitingly. To the south-east Derryclare Lough was just one of many dotting the plains below, likewise to the west until blocked by the solid masses of Binn Leitirí, Binn Gabhar & Binn Ghleann Uisce. After reaching the summit there remained the long walk along Binn Doire Chláir’s southern spur until eventually we climbed laboriously down into the Glencoaghan valley near Bennaderreen Rock 81304 49547 (Point D). On reaching the valley floor we re-joined the lane/road to the west and walked the 2K, or so, back to where the cars were parked. The entire walk took about 10 hours. It could be completed in less time, say around 8 to 8.5 hours by fit aand experienced walkers but as a walking club it is always important to maintain a pace, which suits all members. From my point of view this was one of the most enjoyable walks I have ever completed – fantastic weather, great company and above all spectacular scenery makes the Glencoaghan Horseshoe a must for serious hill walkers.
Point C: L81248 51827 Point D: L81304 49547
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Binn Doire Chláir in area Twelve Bens, Ireland
Picture: Derryclare-BenCorr-BenCorrBeg		  
by CaptainVertigo  5 Aug 2005 This "snapshot" taken from Google Earth shows the Derryclare-BenCorr-BenCorrBeg peaks from a height of 3500 feet approx (looking westward from the Maamturks over Lough Inagh). I like the sense of 3 dimensionality. The two huge corries (I presume that's what they are) are particularly noticeable. The crucial fact about Google-Earth is that you can "fly" at any height you want , and as you move your viewpoint the features of the mountains are thrown into relief. I regularly annoy fellow climbers by reminding them we must live now, so we'll have something to remember in our nursing homes. My hope is that by the time I reach my penultimate resting place, Google Earth will have progressed to the point that virtual climbing will be possible, with total surround sense-o-rama to include wind, clouds, the smell of the heather,the flavour of hot tomato soup on a freezing peak, and possibly a member of the nubility murmuring Yes...Yess...Yess...Joyce's Country indeed!!
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Binn Doire Chláir in area Twelve Bens, Ireland
Picture: From the Clifden road
by aburden  27 Feb 2006 Coming from Binn Corr towards the end of the Chochan Circuit the walk up to Doire Chlair is a tough series of false summits. From the top there is a long walk down past another series of false "anti-summits". At about 330m (L81388 49581 (Point E)) I crossed a sheep trail (running East to West) which I joined and weaved through the last of the rocks and crags and finally reached valley floor. My car was parked about 1½ km from here – completing the Chochan Circuit. 13Km, 6.5hr Includes c.30mins of stops and excludes the cost of a new pair of knees !
Point E: L81388 49581
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Binn Doire Chláir in area Twelve Bens, Ireland
 
by simon3  11 Jun 2004 The mountain is also known as Derryclare and is the start of a popular circuit of the southern Bens variously known as the Derryclare Horseshoe, The Benlettery Horseshoe or the Glencoaghan Circuit.

Ascending the mountain is fairly straightforward. Stick to near the ridge. My memory of the walk when I first did it in the early 70’s was of a series of false summits. These are visible on the map and in the photo. Around the middle of the ascent there is one particularly distinct false summit -- see skyline just right of centre on the photo. On old 1 inch OS maps there is a feature named as “Lop Rock”, which perhaps is this place.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Binn Doire Chláir in area Twelve Bens, Ireland
by simon3  5 Aug 2004 This terrain visualisation shows the entire Derryclare horseshoe from the SW.
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