Obviously mainly used as a means of getting the heart pumping at the start of a long circuit, Carrigvore today offered me the opportunity of breaking in a pair of new boots prior to a weekend's walking. Had some time to pass prior to a meeting in the area so took a stroll up the hill from Sally Gap. After a short initial walk through heather, a track is quickly picked up which leads to a widening ditch nearer to the top. On approaching the top, I was greeted by a number of deer grazing on the summit who must have been dazzled by the shine off the new boots as they quickly moved on. As stated elsewhere, thesummit has an interesting rock formation and a pool and offers excellent views across the range. 20 odd minutes up and 10-15 back - a smashin' way to clear the head (and the boots feel great!) Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/133/comment/4163/

Poor Cleo didn't realise the pool was quite so deep until she fell in trying to get a drink. I'm sure it was a welcome cool-off after the climb in the sun! Next stop on the traditional Sally Gap to Wicklow Gap traverse is Gravale. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/133/comment/391/