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Coomclogherane Top: Nice views of the lake

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
A relatively featureless top with nice views over the lake and the steep slopes of Gullaba Hill. Access is from Knockbrack S to the NW, via Coomclogherane to the east and Knocknamanagh to the...

Very satisfying headland loop

Track 4984 Colin Murphy 2 weeks ago
One of the great things about Howth Head is that it offers a variety of trails varying in length from one hour to three, walk, Len: 3.3km, Climb: 135m, Area: Dublin (Ireland) ||

Knockbrack South Top: The top between two tops

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
A featureless top with lovely views, especially over the lake. Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (Point A) with permission from the very friendly farmer. You have the choice ...

Turners Rock: A short run after the pass

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Park at V9056 6011 on the N71, theres plenty of room on the Kerry side of the tunnel.A path around the side points the way and then stay as close as you can to the sheepwire fence crossing to...

Orbit the top

Track 4988 simon3 2 weeks ago
Reaching the top of Carrigoona Commons doesn't present much of a challenge, but a little ingenuity extended it to... walk, Len: 4.3km, Climb: 171m, Area: Carrigoona Commons East, Wicklow (Ireland|...

The Priest's Leap: A view from the west

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Priest's leap as seen from Barraboy Far East Top.

Donard, Chimney Rock, Millstone per Irish Peaks

Track 4987 BrianKennan 2 weeks ago
When deciding which route to take to climb Slieve Donard, many routes had an out-and-back aspect to them, whereas... walk, Len: 13.0km, Climb: 982m, Area: Chimney Rock Mountain, Mourne Mountains |...

Barraboy Mountain Far East Top: Little climbing but wet underfoot.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Simplest approach is from the Priest’s Leap car park to the east, at V98513 61078, which is situated at 400m elevation. Head directly east, following an occasional faint trail, reaching The P...

Barraboy Mountain: Nicely perched above Glengarriff

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Barraboy is best reached from the col between Esk and Barraboy which can be reached from the Beara way. There is parking to be found at V91693 59415 almost opposite The Ewe Experience (or nex...

Linear Eisc Na Leathog, Staigue Fort, Siopa Dubh

Track 4986 BrianKennan 2 weeks ago
Very enjoyable linear hike hosted by Kenmare Walking Club as part of Mountaineering Ireland Autumn Gathering.Conclud walk, Len: 11.8km, Climb: 411m, Area: Eisc na Leathg, Dunkerron Mountains (Ir||

Maulin: Colourful ascent

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Autumn colours were in full display on the slopes around Powerscourt Waterfall on the way to Maulin from the east.

At the end of the rainbow...

Forum: General Colin Murphy 2 months ago
We all know the devastating effects of climate change, but in extremely rare cases, it can result in something that might be viewed as positive. One such case is to be found in Peru, and the ...
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Dingle West Area   N: Ballyferriter Subarea
Place count in area: 13, OSI/LPS Maps: 70, EW-DW 
Highest place: Mount Eagle, 516m
Maximum height for area: 516 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 461 metres,

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Sybil Head Hill Ceann Sibéal A name in Irish, also Binn na Tine an extra EastWest name in Irish (Ir. Ceann Sibéal [OSI], 'head(-land) of Sybil') Kerry County in Munster Province, in Binnion List, Conglomerate, sandstone & siltstone Bedrock

Height: 206m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 70 Grid Reference: Q31468 06340
Place visited by 53 members. Recently by: Oscar-mckinney, Jai-mckinney, Carolyn105, maitiuocoimin, nickywood, mh400nt, JohnAshton, gerrym, marcel, justynagru, pn_runner, peter1, conormcbandon, PaulNolan, DeltaP
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Longitude: -10.465043, Latitude: 52.183559 , Easting: 31468, Northing: 106340 Prominence: 201m,  Isolation: 4.4km
ITM: 431442 606393,   GPS IDs, 6 char: SyblHd, 10 char: Sybil Head
Bedrock type: Conglomerate, sandstone & siltstone, (Pointagare Group)

Sybil Point and Sybil Head are said to be named after Sybil Lynch, and near Doon Point a stump of masonry is all that remains of Sybil Castle, also known as Ferriter's Castle. In fact, they were named earlier than her time but the story is worth recording. The Ferriters – originally le Furetur – were a Norman family who settled here in the 13th Century. Sybil Lynch of Galway eloped with one of the Ferriters and was pursued by her father. She hid in a cave while her father laid seige to the castle, but when the fight was over it was found that the sea had swept through the cave and washed her away (Steve MacDonogh - The Dingle Peninsula: History, Folklore, Archaeology). A full account of the story is given by Captain Crane in the Kerry Archaeological Magazine, vol. i, no. 3 (1909), 143-47.   Ceann Sibéal is the 1389th highest place in Ireland.
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The lookout tower on Ceann Sibeal.
by hivisibility  1 Nov 2016
Here's a picture of the lookout tower on Ceann Sibeal. Taken from the approach from the 3 sisters side. Care needs to be taken on this section as the exposure is significant in parts. Keep this walk for good visibility. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/1035/comment/18691/
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