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Dublin/Wicklow Area   Wicklow Mountains Subarea
Maximum height for area: 925 metres,   Summits in area: 89,   Maximum prominence for area: 905 metres, OSI/LPS Maps: 28B, 49, 50, 55, 56, 61, 62 For all tops   Highest summit: Lugnaquillia, 925m

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Cushbawn Hill Cuisleán A name in Irish
(prob. Ir. Cuisleán [PDT], 'soft green strip in bog') Wicklow County In Carn List

Height: 400m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 62 Grid Reference: T14096 83009 This summit has been logged as climbed by 39 members
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Longitude: -6.305829, Latitude: 52.886053 Prominence: 160m,   Isolation: 4.2km
ITM: 714016 683030,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Cshbwn, 10 char: Cushbawn

This peak overlooks the Macreddin valley and the village of Aughrim. Price reports that the name Cushbawn is unknown locally, but that he once heard this hill called Cushlawn.   Cushbawn is the 845th highest summit in Ireland.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Cushbawn in area Dublin/Wicklow, Ireland
Picture: A track leads steeply uphill to the summit from the north		  
by wicklore  16 Mar 2009 I decided to approach Cushbawn from the E and therefore parked at the forestry entrance at T154 841 (Point A). There is another forestry track just W of this point which would appear to lead directly to the saddle below Cushbawn, but I chose the first track. Soon after starting out I took the right hand path when the track split. I followed the track for another 15 minutes until I reached a t-junction where I turned right. Following the track brought me to a mobile phone mast fully built and protected by security fencing-there was also a sign explaining that Retention Planning Permission was being sought for this. It is interesting how they built it first and are seeking permission later. Just after the mast the track ends so I turned right into the trees along a rough grassy track at T153 832 (Point B). This brought me through the trees to a clear felled area. I headed W across this area to a fence that separates the forestry from grassy farmland. By heading right (N) along the sturdy fence I found a place where a large branch had fallen on it making it possible to cross the fence. I then headed NW downhill across the large meadow to a corner where two fences meet the forest at T149 833 (Point C). A rough forest ride extends W from here, and I followed it for about 700 metres, passing a lookout platform similar to one I had seen on Tinoran Hill last year. The going is tough at times here but eventually I reached a forest track at T142 834 (Point D). This track headed S steeply uphill to the summit area of Cushbawn at T141 830 (Point E). The views were lovely and the good weather made the Blackstairs shimmer in the haze to the south. I decided to find an alternative route down and so I headed directly E from the summit across heather and downhill towards forestry. By following an old line of fence posts I reached the trees and followed a firebreak down to a forest track at T143 829 (Point F). I turned left and followed it until I came to a point where the track bends and there is a curious little pond/puddle teeming with frogspawn. (T147 831 (Point G)). I walked directly into the trees here and using my compass I headed E for about 250 metres. This section was the usual bending, crawling and branches whipping my face. However I eventually reached the grassy farmland at T149 831 (Point H), emerging from the forest at a rusted cylindrical tank. This was the same meadow reached earlier on the way up so I just retraced my route back to the car from here. The walk was about 2 hours in total. While not the most straightforward route, it provided plenty of challenge in negotiating terrain, navigating through forest and exploring new territory. Be careful using map 62 as it does not depict the forestry on this hill accurately.
Point A: T154 841 Point B: T153 832 Point C: T149 833
Point D: T142 834 Point E: T141 830 Point F: T143 829
Point G: T147 831 Point H: T149 831
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Cushbawn in area Dublin/Wicklow, Ireland
Picture: Croghanmoira, skyline to the right, from Cushbawn
by simon3  9 Dec 2009 Having seen comments such as "exasperating afternoon", "challenge in navigating territory", "forestry far more extensive than depicted" etc. I was concerned to find an easier way. Here it is:

Park in the fake village of Macreddin at T12395 82350 (Point I) or nearby.

Go south about 200m on the road until you come to Macreddin Bridge (not fake and shown on the map). There is a track on the eastern side of the river there with what looks like a Coillte sign inviting you to walk. (The only drawback to this is the risk of being hit by a golf ball.) Go south around 1km on this coming to a junction at T12928 81178 (Point J). There is a sign there for a walk for Sean Linehan (a former Garda in nearby Aughrim). Turn left (north) onto this track which has a narrow gate and is intended for walkers as opposed to a nearly parallel forest road.

Navigation to the summit is then easy. Just follow tracks heading NE and gaining height until you reach the summit.

Getting back is possible by simply reversing your steps or you can use a series of tracks to emerge from the forest at T128852 (Point K), a route I may describe in more detail as a MV walk.

Note 1. Macreddin: Although comfortable as a place to stop it is fake because there is a pretend bar, shops etc with no locals and highish prices all managed by a golf hotel built somewhere around 2005-2006. I wonder will the recession of 2009 kill it off. [Update, later in 2009, the golf course appears to have had serious problems]

Note 2. The OS 1:50k map and OSI Trailmaster to hand in 2009 didn't show any of this golfing development which means that map derived routes to Cushbawn from its SW will be wrong.
Point I: T12395 82350 Point J: T12928 81178 Point K: T128 852
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by madfrankie  5 Nov 2008 I can only echo what CSD has already said - forestry is far more extensive than depicted on the OS map, particularly on the eastern side and around the summit. We tried a straightforward approach, ascending along the edge of the forestry to the NW. Farmland is very much in evidence, as was deer hunting, with several groups of camouflage-wearing gun-toting predators. Passing the bizarre sight of a severed deer head lying on the ground, we walked up a muddy track to the summit. Our descent west to Macreddan was made more difficult by the difference between tracks indicated on the map and the reality on the ground. Eventually we emerged from forestry at a golf course as the light had almost faded. A half hour walk in the dark back to the car ended a somewhat exasperating afternoon.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Cushbawn in area Dublin/Wicklow, Ireland
Picture: View of Croaghanamoira from Cushbawn hill - new golf course under construction		  
by mickhanney  8 Jul 2007 Overlooking Aughrim Co. Wicklow with good views over surrounding countryside and surrounding hills e.g. Croghan Kinsella to the south on the Wicklow / Wexford borded and Croaghanamoira to the north/east. Easily accessible from Aughrim following the Sean Lenihan walk and following forest track to a patchwork of tracks above Macreddin. I've run this hill many times and it provides a nice training loop. For walkers it could be part of a wider loop perhaps taking in Ballyteige & Croaghanamoira. Brook Lodge Macreddin is close at hand for refreshments.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Cushbawn in area Dublin/Wicklow, Ireland
Picture: Summit of Cushbawn, looking east.
by csd  27 Apr 2008 I attempted Cushbawn from the northwest, parking at the entrance to the forest at T 128853 (Point L). My intention was to follow the track to the edge of the forest, turn left, and follow the wall marked on Sheet 62 southeast towards the summit. This is possible, but beware: the tree cover is much more extensive than shown on the map, and there are multiple tracks in and around the summit area. Just don't lose your nerve, follow your nose, and you'll get up to the summit in a reasonably straightforward manner. Nice views north to Ballincor and Croaghanmoira.
Point L: T128 853
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Cushbawn in area Dublin/Wicklow, Ireland
Picture: Cushbawn from the SE.		  
by simon3  8 Dec 2009 From Preban Hill there is this view of Cushbawn from the SE showing the ragged forest on that side.
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