Bran's burial place?
Short Summary created by wicklore 10 Sep 2010
From the south there is room for one car at J134 117 (Point A) along the minor road to the SE of Carnavaddy. Cross the stile here and follow the Tain Way trail across the open hillside until it ends at a T-Junction. Turn right and follow another trail to the base of the slope up to the summit of Carnavaddy. The views along the way to Foxes Rock, Ravens Rock and Slieve Foye are great.J 102 163 (Point B) . Another minor road leads from the saddle up to Clermont Carn, from which there is a distinct broad track with a good many yellow stone markers running directly to Carnavaddy. There are a number of wet areas to be negotiated. This leg of the walk is approx 2.5K, necessitating some long drops and equally long rises on to spot heights IJ 10434 15374 (Point C) & IJ 10674 14847 (Point D) .
Point A: J134 117
Point B: J102 163
Point C: J10434 15374
Point D: J10674 14847
Comment Rating (4.00)
Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/531/comment/5290/
Picture from Trailtrekker
A Legends Playground
by Trailtrekker 9 Mar 2012
Carnavaddy holds a special place in my heart, possibly because it was one of the first peaks I ever conquered, but more likely for the fact that I believe it provides one of the finest views in the Cooley mountains and can be part of a truly Legendary walk! Only one previous commentator has fleetingly referred to it, but this mountain plays an integral part in that most ancient of mountain sports, the poc fada. The yellow stones that many have mentioned, but none have explained, mark out the route of this great annual GAA event. The route starts in Annaverna, following the well marked track that features on the OS map up Clermont Cairn, before taking a sharp right turn to head for Carnavaddy. From here the route turns back down into the valley to form a triangular walk. The purists will no doubt pour scorn on this horrendous defacing of one of our hills. In this instance I think it can be justified, as they mark out the playground that Cuchullain himself once played in! They do effectively act as a way marking which I myself have followed in thick fog (Note: I will still always have map, compass and gps with me in case I somehow got lost). J09410 13490 (Point E) . There is room for about three cars here, there has been a DNG sign outside this house for well over a year now, look out for it. From here you head for the track in front of you that goes over a small concrete bridge, you will cross a gate after about 200 metres before starting the ascent along a track to the right of a stone wall. As you rise you will notice a stream in a deep gully to your right and stone alignments in front of you with the smallest damn Dolmen I have ever seen! The area is worth a look, so head over and investigate. From here you are looking out for the yellow stones heading off in a south easterly direction, which you follow all the way to the summit. The route crosses a couple of gullies, the largest of which poses the entrants to the poc fada the particular quandary of lay up short, or try and carry it! J118 154 (Point F) . Two cars needed for this route. Park up in area beside the bridge, enough room for a few cars. Cross the nearby stile and head across open country in a south westerly direction to the summit. From here follow the tracks in a south easterly direction to the edge of the forest and on to castle mountain, before rejoining the Tain way and descending down to a lumpars pub J 100 108 (Point G) , where I would recommend sampling some of the product from the local distillery.
Point E: J09410 13490
Point F: J118 154
Point G: J100 108
(Comment Rating 5.00)
Your Score: Very useful << >>Average
Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/531/comment/6709/
Picture from wicklore : View across the valley to Slieve Foye from Carnavaddy
Picture: View across the valley to Slieve Foye from Carnavaddy
by wicklore 17 Jun 2009
Most contributors seem to have approached Carnavddy from the north. I found an alternative easy approach from the south that takes advantage of straightforward tracks, and is accompanied by fine views across to Slieve Foye all the way. J125 123 (Point H) . The Tain Way turns left, and leads off to an area marked on the map as The Castles. Judging by the amount of walkers coming and going that way it is a popular route. I turned right and followed the track another 1km or so to a point just past the 415m spot height at J119 137 (Point I) . Here the track sort of peters out, but at this point you are below the SE shoulder of Carnavaddy. By following my nose (and compass in the mixed weather) I picked my way up and over the sometimes rough ground to the summit cairn at J112 139 (Point J) .
Point H: J125 123
Point I: J119 137
Point J: J112 139
(Comment Rating 4.50)
Your Score: Very useful << >>Average
Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/531/comment/3861/
Picture from eflanaga : Carrickrawor Cairn
Picture: Carrickrawor Cairn
by eflanaga 12 Nov 2007
From Clermont Cairn (see for previous stage of walk) there is a distinct broad track with a good many yellow stone markers running directly on to Carrickrawor but the track does not appear to be shown on Mourne OS Sheet 29 (1:50000). The track itself is in good order for the most part but there are a number of wet areas to be negotiated. Hill-walkers, mountain-bikers and agricultural vehicles have taken their toll on parts of the track. This leg of the walk is quite long (approx 2.5K) necessitating some long drops and equally long rises on to spot heights IJ 10434 15374 & IJ 10674 14847. Eventually, the impressive and substantial cairn on Carrickrawor comes into view. The entire ridge walk is brought into clear relief from the summit area. Great views across to Dundalk on one side and Warrenpoint/Newry, Rostrevor & the Mournes on the other, with the remaining Cooley summits in the distance across the Windy Gap.(Comment Rating 4.00)
Your Score: Very useful << >>Average
Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/531/comment/2898/
Picture from paulocon : Sunset over Clermont Carn and Slieve Gullion as viewed from the Cairn on Carnavaddy
Picture: Sunset over Clermont Carn and Slieve Gullion as viewed from the Cairn on Carnavaddy
by paulocon 30 Jul 2009
Spent a very pleasant evening climbing Carnavaddy from Clermont Cairn today. From the cairn above the TV mast, there is a broad track that leads some of the way to Carnavaddy. When the track peters out there is a visible trail that leads off towards the mountain. There are some steep drops and rises as well as some wet and marshy sections to be encountered along the way but nothing overly trying. Waymarkers (by means of stones painted yellow) also mark the trail. The summit itself is a very leisurly 3/4 to 1 hour walk from the TV mast and is decorated with a massive cairn. It also offers superb views to Slieve Gullion as well as across to Slive Foye and onto the Mourne Mountains. Treated to sunset over Clermont Cairn and Gullion before making the 40 minute trek back to the car. The perfect walk for a summers evening.(Comment Rating 4.00)
Your Score: Very useful << >>Average
Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/531/comment/3976/
Picture from denise-vosges : The cairn which gives Carnavaddy its name
Picture: The cairn which gives Carnavaddy its name
by denise-vosges 19 Nov 2008
We climbed Carnavaddy and Clermont Carn on an October Sunday outing that combined 3 methods of transport: train, bike and shank's pony. Taking advantage of the Sunday tracker ticket which allows you to travel anywhere on NI Railways for a fiver, we got the 12 o'clock train from Belfast to Newry. Then a 15km cycle ride along Carlingford Lough to a point just opposite Narrow Water Castle and up the hill to Bavan. Here we hid our bikes and locked them and set off on foot, attacking Carnavaddy from the north. Clear views of the Mournes, Carlingford Lough and Dundalk bay were magnificent. The tranquillity of the scene was momentarily disturbed by some morons on quad bikes, who came in our directions especially to annoy us, but fortunately they hadn't enough fuel for more than one pass before being forced to descend the mountain. From here we headed NW to Clermont Carn, before descending the road back to Bavan, cutting off the big loop. We then pedalled back to Newry in time for the 18.10 train. If you get the 10 o'clock train from Belfast, you can fit even more into your walk!(Comment Rating 3.50)
Your Score: Very useful << >>Average
Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/531/comment/3451/
(End of comment section for Carnavaddy.)
Slieve Foye, 589m
slemish
Harry Goodman
simon3
Collaborative entry
Collaborative entry
RSS Feed for Recent Items.
