East of Killarney, Crohane is a pointed, stand-alone peak in between civilisation to the N and remoteness to the S. It has great views over Lough Guitane, Stoompa, the Paps and the isolated terrain S of Bennaunmore.
NW. Park with permission at a meadow at W03356 84074 A (ignore Private Road sign at the start of the minor road). If there's been a lot of rain this meadow can get v soggy and in this case maybe park further back at approx W03609 85001 B.
From the meadow take the obvious track SE and pass a few farm gates collecting a lot of muck as you go. After the farm buildings you've 2 main choices.
a) Head E over a low fence and pick your way on fairly dry ground up to approx. W04993 83669 C and follow the N spur to top out slightly E of the summit. Allow 1.5 hrs
b) Make a bee-line for Bennaunmore but before reaching its very steep slopes follow a trail that takes you up an awe-inspiring, V-shaped valley to Lough Nabroda. Pass the lake to near W03938 81397 D and head for Crohane SW top - from here follow feint trails to gain the S spur from where ascent is straightforward. Allow 2 - 2.5 hrs
N. Park just shy of the farm at approx. W04203 85118 E. Ask the farmer for permission and assuming an affirmative follow the obvious track which will take you past the MBK circuit and eventually onto the N spur mentioned previously. 1.5 hrs+
SE Park at W08321 81238 F and ascend via Carrigawaddra. 1.5hrs+
Notable tracks that may make for a long day out incl. track/1502 and track/4337. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/195/comment/4955/