This is the higher of the two Paps, the most distinctive pair of summits in Ireland and a v evocative sight when seen from the window of the Kerry-bound train. It's grassy and heathery with a huge cairn which is neolithic passage tomb. The East and West Paps are on almost an exact E-W line, have very similar shapes when viewed from most angles except south and are only around 4m different in height. Great views of the West Pap and its southern ridge, the Mangerton group, Derrynasaggarts and the plains of N Kerry.

S. Park in the Clydagh Valley at W14446 84029 A. Walk up the track to approx. W14304 85244 B and head W. There are a number of tracks, not totally consistent, that can be found that will take you through the steep, heather-covered lower slopes to the higher ground which has lower vegetation cover. 1.5 hrs

From the same starting point you can also head W along the road to W13762 83687 C. From here take the trail to the N and head into the forest , exiting at W13352 83944 D. You can then follow the stream to the col between the two paps and summit easily from there. 1.5hrs+

NE. Park at W14752 86862 E and walk S on a good trail past Glannafreaghaun Lough to W14304 85244 B and head W as above. 1.5 hrs

N. Park at W13834 88245 F, follow the Duhallow Way to W14304 85244 B and head W as above. 2 hrs

W. Another way of reaching the summit is from the West Pap…it’s a short walk over and back. See its page for access.

Notable tracks incl track/2852, track/1752 and track/4096 Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/116/comment/4876/