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Dublin/Wicklow Area Wicklow Mountains Subarea

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Maximum height for area: 925 metres

Summits in area: 89

OS Map(s): 28B, 49, 50, 55, 56, 61, 62 for all tops

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Sorrel Hill Mountain	Wicklow County
Height: 599 metres	OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 56 for top
Grid Ref: O04221 11887	Latitude: 53.147583 Longitude: -6.443092
ITM: 704147 711918	Prominence: 154m Isolation: 2.2km
The granite characteristic of the north-west part of Co. Wicklow has been quarried for construction for many years. It was used to make millstones, possibly as early as the Early Christian Period, and a number of broken millstones discarded in this area Sorrel Hill is the 280th highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 90% of the goal for this summit. (Details)

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An easy walk

Short Summary created by march-fixer, Dessie1, wicklore 14 May 2012 Sorrel Hill is easily approached along the well defined track starting at the small car park at O04387 10862 (Point A). The road leading up to the car park can be somewhat potholed on the higher section. Another word of caution – Ballysmuttan Bridge at O05650 14812 (Point B) has been closed for a lengthy period of time. (October 2010).(You will be glad to know that there is a shiny new bridge erected over the Liffey now!) This is a common route to the Black Hill/Sorrel Hill car park, and it is an awkward and lengthy detour to the car park if you first arrive at the closed bridge. Better to approach from Blessington/Lacken to the west along the N81.

It is just over 1km to the top of Sorrel Hill with an ascent of about 150 metres. The main track to the summit is muddy at times. [See track-1596 which uses an alternative and less boggy route that lies slightly to the east]. As you climb views emerge of the Blessington Lakes to the west, and the plains beyond. The bulk of the Mullaghcleevaun group of hills is directly to the south, while the Seefin – Seahan circuit of hills is to the north. Kippure holds court off to the east.

An alternative route to Sorrel Hill is from Ballynatona to the north. There's space to park a car at the entrance to the forest track at O055 138 (Point C), which you can follow to within several hundred metres of the summit.

The summit of Sorrel Hill has a megalithic cairn. It is an easy walk, especially for children or beginners.

Point A: O04387 10862	Point B: O05650 14812	Point C: O055 138
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by sharkey 4 Jul 2009 Took a wee walk up Sorrel Hill a few weeks ago. Nice little walk, not too tough and lovely views + the Cairn on top always makes it worth while. Just nice to connect with that energy that seems to eminate from these old stones. Had a fleeting glimpse of a small herd of deer as I neared the summit too which was nice.

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Picture: Sorrel Hill as viewed from Lugnagun, with Kippure to the west Expand pics.

by darrenf 18 Mar 2010 There is ample carparking available at O045108 (Point D). From here one can clearly see the track snaking up toward black hill. Fine views over Blessington and the reservoir are available. Directly behind you there is another clear track leading up toward Sorrel hill which will take you directly to the summit. Once on the summit you will note the huge cairn which marks the top.

From the car to the summit of Sorrel Hill is just over 1.1km and could be reached within 20mins. An easy bag by any accounts. To extend the walk a little I decided to head for Lugnagun. Refer to same for rest of route.

Point D: O045 108

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Misty sorrel.

by Dessie1 21 Feb 2011 Climbed Sorrel hill starting from carpark at O04387 10862 (Point A).40 min round trip.Weather was closing in so scrambled up the very wet and boggy slope to the summit (O0419811926 (Point E))in a hurry.Note:Ballysmuttan bridge is now reopened.The cairn is an impressive sight for such a small hill.

Point A: O04387 10862

Point E: O04198 11926

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by murphysw 19 Dec 2005 I caught this shot of the huge cairn at the summit of Sorrell Hill as the sun went down behind it. I would definitely recommend this summit as an excellent point for anybody interested in photographing the Wicklow Mountains. There are great views of Seefin, Kippure, Duff Hll, Mullaghcleevaun, Moanbane, and the Blessington Lakes

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by etrino 6 Jan 2010 We climbed this on New Year's Eve in the snow. It was as far into the Wicklow mountains as we dared venture because of the untreated icy roads. We ascended via the forest at Ballynatona to the North. Some of the children found it tough going with snow up to their waists in places, but it was very picturesque and our survival bags made great improvised sledges.

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