Birreencorragh is situated near Newport in the SE Nephins in an area of steep-sided valleys. It sits at the apex of the Glendorragha Valley and has a remote feel. It's a spectacular mountain when seen from the S and NW, while it slopes gently enough along a narrow ridge directly N and curls northeastwards towards Knockaffertagh to encircle the valley. There are extensive views over the rest of the nearby Nephins, Achill, Clew Bay and further afield to the Sligo hills and the Bluestacks.

S. Park on forest tracks either at G04207 02672 A and G03490 02390 B. From the second of these spaces head north up a grassy rise towards G03523 02708 C, W to Birreencorragh S Top and north to B itself. 1.5hrs max to the top.

SE. Park with care at G05396 01129 D and follow a track to the N, crossing the stream and thus gaining the lower slopes of Knockakaffertagh. Aim for the spot height G05896 04099 E and after dropping to the col head over to the top of K. From here, it's an long but easy walk around the head of the Glendorragha valley to reach the summit of B. Allow 2.5hrs+

These routes can be combined into a circuit of Glendorragha which should take between 5 and 6 hours.

N. Park either at G01240 07167 F or at G04156 09869 G. Whichever you chose, aim for the N spur and be prepared for a steep pull.

Notable tracks incl track/2958, track/3865 and track/2754 which is a 20k circuit with 1,100m ascent. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/112/comment/4872/