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Dunkerron Mountains Area

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Maximum height for area: 784 metres

Summits in area: 48

OS Map(s): 70, 78, 83, 84, 85 for all tops

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Stumpa Duloigh Mountain	Kerry County
(Ir. Stumpa Dúloigh [OSI 1:25,000], 'stump of the black lake')
Height: 784 metres	OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 78 for top
Grid Ref: V78700 79384	Latitude: 51.953841 Longitude: -9.765122
ITM: 478676 579444	Prominence: 499m Isolation: 0.4km
Also known as Maol. The alternative name is confirmed by the presence of Coimín na Maoile and Loch na Maoile on its slopes. Stumpa Duloigh is the highest mountain in the Dunkerron Mountains area and the 55th highest in Ireland. Our data has reached 59% of the goal for this summit. (Details)

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by kevin dockery 15 Nov 2008 On Fri.14/11/08 I parked at a bridge approx 400mts. north of Lough Reagh in the Black Valley. I followed a rough track to the edge of the lake and then started the steep ascent to Broaghnabinnia (745metres).Weather conditions were very poor with wind,light rain and mist despite the fact that the forecast was very good for the day.I descended with care in a south west direction to a gap before the steep ascent of Stumpa Duloigh.From the summit i followed a fence in a south west direction to a gap before the easy ascent to Stumpa West Top (663mts).I retraced my steps back to Stumpa Duloigh.At this stage there was no more climbing involved for the rest of the walk.I estimate that the total height climbed from the start was 4,200 feet.My aim was to proceed along the south east shoulder of Stumpa Duloigh for approx 1 km. before veering north east down the steep slopes towards Lough Reagh.Throughout the day I frequently consulted my map and compass because of the foul weather.I descended the steep slopes alright but unfortunately ended up in the wrong valley between Knocklomena and Stumpa which was a bit of a shock to me.Luckily i knew where i was as Lough Brin was only 1 mile to the west so I didn't panic.I was faced with a 15 mile road walk in the dark back to the Black Valley.At stage it was dusk but I had a torch,food and water with me. This narrow deserted road followed the Owenreagh River for approx 8 miles.Fortunately after walking 7 miles on the road I got a lift from 2 kind and considerate residents of the valley.They insisted on treating me to tea and sandwiches in their home and drove me back to my car.My advice is to leave Stumpa and the other summits mentioned for a dry clear day.Leaving out the road walking I found this to be a very interesting and tough walk.

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by ciarraioch 4 Nov 2012 Followed Adrian Hendroff's suggested route per his excellent 'The Dingle, Iveragh & Beara Peninsulas' from the end of the Black Valley. We parked at V812 821 (Point A) on the obvious layby just beyond the bridge. Crossed back over the bridge passing through the gate on the RHS and following the track through a gated sheep pen to the side of Loch Riabhach/Roisín Lake. The track brings you to the remains of a very early Christian settlement along with an Ogham stone. Departing somewhat from Adrian's route, we struck off up the northern valley from this point and contoured along the southern slopes of Bruach na Binne, traversing the rough ground until we reached the col at Bearna Seilg, the Gap of the Hunt. No eagles on this occasion, we struck off left along the ridge. Very slow going until this point due to rough ground and rock benches on the initial kilometer or so of the ridge. The ridge narrows giving fantastic views down into the Braighde Valley, across to Corrán Tuathail and down back along the Black Valley to the Purple Mountain, Torc and the Plains beyond. Further along this axis, the distant Galtees were clearly visible on the day as well as Mount Hillary near Mallow and the faint outline of the Knockmealdowns. I thought I could make out Slievenamon just to the right of the Galtees, but this may have been wishful thinking! The ridge brings one to the narrow col just before the very steep and dangerous looking stretch to the first summit. Mindful of the 2002 tragedy, we avoided this by following the sheep path slightly to the right and then circling around from the back. Still a bit steep and slightly exposed but presumably a lot safer than a straight ascent. The first and most obvious summit though not actually the high point is the more satisfying vantage point and here also lies the plaque to the unfortunate walkers. From this point it is a simple walk across to the real summit. We returned by Cnoc na Bríde following Adrian's instructions. Glorious country. For experienced hill walkers only. Six hours overall.

Point A: V812 821

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by djouce 20 Jul 2005 This is a non-descript peak - nameless on most OS Maps. It does not even have a summit cairn. We climbed it from Ballaghbeama Gap via Knockaunanattin. It took about 5.5 hours excluding breaks on a very hot day. The climb up from the south west is very steep. There is a good view to Doo Lough at the foot of the cliffs to the NE and to Carauntoohil and the Reeks to the north. Just NE of the summit at 776m is a memorial to two members of the Kenmare Walking Club who tragically fell to their deaths there in January 2002.

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by eric 11 Jan 2006 Stumpa Duloigh as seen from the shores of Lough Duff in the Black Valley.

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