I followed the directions (per scarecrow & others) to the second carpark & we commenced the awesome long boardwalk across the bog & up the mountain. A good challenging climb of stairs to the summit. Fabulous views all the way but the boardwalk stopped short of the summit. We climbed the fence & continued the final 150 metres to the top but the weather changed dramatically from sunny spells to heavy fog & driving rain. When we returned to the path it was suddenly fine again. We were dry by the time we got back to the carpark. Fabulous wilderness feel to this place, despite its popularity. Enjoy!

[Ed: Many of us have a diametrically opposed view about the value of this board walk. Many would believe it cheapens the experience, has led to environmental damage and access issues. Mountaineering Ireland as of 2019 is asking hillwalkers to take other routes up the mountain to prevent further damage. and are saying that the boardwalk is a short-term measure and there will substantial changes to it. This website has three shared tracks for different ways up, for example including the extraordinary curved scarp to the south.] Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/165/comment/20578/