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I note with intere.. by Jaak (Show all posts)
Would any of our N.. by simon3 (Show all posts)
Aidy 2014-04-08 22:04:26	Survey Maybe if we all complete it, we can help reduce if not get rid of the ugly coniferous forests. Not all coniferous trees are objectionable of course, but huge swathes of fir look terrible, and even worse when removed en mass, scarring the landscape, as I saw today on Mullaghcroy.
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Yes. I completed t.. by CaptainVertigo (Show all posts)
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Really getting away from it all!

peter1 13 hours ago.
This group of mountains is probably best approached from Dalwhinnie. Parking is available at the petrol station and th... walk, Len: 18.7km, Climb: 926m, Area: Loch Treig to Loch Ericht (Britain) Bei

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4 Munros in 2 days, part 1

peter1 13 hours ago.
I went back to Scotland to climb more Munros after an absence of nearly 15 years. This group of 4 can be done in a da... walk, Len: 11.2km, Climb: 1126m, Area: An Socach, Killilan to Inverness (Brita

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4 Munros in 2 days, part 2

peter1 14 hours ago.
walk, Len: 9.8km, Climb: 480m, Area: Sgurr na Lapaich, Killilan to Inverness (B...

Summit Summary
Bencorrbeg: Shapely outlier, serious scrambling.

Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 5 days ago.
Bencorbeg dominates views from the mouth of the Gleninagh Valley. Although only 577m, the full extent of this height is seen when the mountain is viewed from north or east, as the mountain plunges...

Summit Summary
Binn Charrach: NE finger from the Twelve Bens offers a way in.

Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 5 days ago.
Knockpasheemore (Binn Charrach) is a small summit at the end of a 2km ridge heading NE from the lower scree slopes of Benbaun, and makes a worthwhile climb either in its own right, or as a diversi...

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Cadamstown to Kinnitty - Slieve Blooms

jgfitz 2 days ago.
We commenced the hike along the way-marked Silver River eco-walk. The well-illustrated information boards along the gorg walk, Len: 13.3km, Climb: 341m, Area: Slieve Bloom (Ireland)

Summit Comment
Inis Leacan: Island south of Roundstone.

simon3 a week ago.
Inishlacken is a small island south of Roundstone. Here it is viewed from Inishnee.

Summit Comment
Oileán an Chlaí: Island in Bertraghboy Bay

simon3 a week ago.
Oghly Island is around 250m from the driveable Inishnee island.

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The Heights of Malta

madfrankie a week ago.
When you're considering hiking trips abroad, Malta is not likely to be high on anyone's list. It's small and the human f walk, Len: 8.4km, Climb: 40m, Area: Malta, Dingli ()

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Lettershinna Hill: Grass top, distant heights.

simon3 a week ago.
As paddyhillsbagger found, the Bens form a backdrop to the top of Lettershinna. This picture was taken during a generally mist covered period one May day.

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Benbulbin: donieg on the summit, 2008

donieg 4 days ago.
Thursday 29.05.2008 a beautifull sunny day I decided to take on the three peaks challenge of Benbulbin followed by Benwiskin and finally Slievemore. I found 'eflanaga' comment of 15.03.06 helpfull...

Summit Summary
Benglenisky: Southern Bens easiest way up.

Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 a week ago.
Driving towards Clifden along the N59, go 2km past the Benlettery Hostel and take the minor road on the right. I.5km along this, at point L750 499, there is a large space for parking on the right,...

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