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Knocknadobar: High, bulky coastal peak with commanding views from its grassy sum

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: markmjcampion 2 weeks ago
Knocknadobar, adjacent to the Ring of Kerry and near Cahersiveen has a well-known pilgrim trail to the S and is noted for its views of Iveragh, various islands and Corca Dhuibhne. There are n...

Sicily: Circuit of Ortiga Island

Track 4939 Onzy 3 weeks ago
Sicily: Circuit of Ortiga Island walk, Len: 3.7km, Climb: 29m, Area: Unid, Unid () ||

The Paps West: Grassy, well defined peak with great views

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: markmjcampion 2 weeks ago
The West Pap is the slightly smaller of the pair which together are two of the most recognisable Irish peaks. It's grassy and heathery with a huge cairn which is thought to cover an ancient b...

Carncormick: Approach from the south west

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 2 weeks ago
There is parking for one car next to gate at D15543 13011. Walk back down the road to a sort of crossroads and turn NE up a track. (If there is anyone about you should ask for permission to a...

Soarns Hill: Long, tough tramp through high heather & grass

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 2 weeks ago
One approach is via Mid Hill - starting from the Cargan Dam car park at D19239 17217. Cross the dam and turn left, crossing two stiles and following a narrow trail along the south side of the...

Up and down route to the Hag's Tooth, changing its height.

Track 4937 simon3 3 weeks ago
This route is a straightforward there and back way of getting to the Hag's Tooth, also known as Stumpa an tSaimh ... walk, Len: 8.1km, Climb: 430m, Area: Hag's Tooth, MacGillycuddy's Reeks (Irela|...

Mid Hill: Rough ascent through knee-high growth.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 2 weeks ago
Often done in conjunction with either Collin Top or Soarns Hill. One approach is to start from the Cargan Dam car park at D19239 17217 . Cross the dam and turn left, crossing two stiles and f...

Collin Top: Rough, energy-sapping ascent

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 2 weeks ago
One approach is to start from the Cargan Dam car park at D19239 17217. Cross the dam and turn left, crossing two stiles and following a narrow trail along the south side of the reservoir, cro...

Sunglasses Hungry Hill

Forum: General Djouce 3 weeks ago
I know this is a very long shot but I lost a pair of prescription sunglasses in a grey case on Hungry Hill in August 2023. If anyone finds them please let me know. Thanks. Niall

Straightforward but beautiful ascent of so-so top.

Track 4935 Colin Murphy 3 weeks ago
The pleasures to be had with this Carn are in the ascent rather than the actual reaching of the highpoint. It’s a fa... walk, Len: 2.9km, Climb: 273m, Area: Cloonacool, Ox Mountains (Ireland) Cloon||

Krinnuck: Wicklore reaches the top.

Summit Comment wicklore 2 weeks ago
I decided to climb Krinnuck to round off a days walking on Achill Island. I found a little track where I could pull the car off the road at F672 069. From here it was a straightforward haul a...

Krinnuck: A nondescript but rewarding top

Summit Comment Harry Goodman 2 weeks ago
Started at F6825809035 (25 May 2010). There is a rough track going S to the right of, and along side, a raised bank marking the boundary of a small white house set back from the road. Due to ...
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Dublin Islands Area
Place count in area: 12, OSI/LPS Maps: 43, 50, AWW 
Highest place: Knockbane, 126m

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Kish Lighthouse Island The Kish A name in English Dublin County in Leinster Province, in Irish Islands List

Landing grid ref.: O39000 31100
Reachable "On Foot " N
Height: 2m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 50 Grid Reference: O39000 31100
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Longitude: -5.915256, Latitude: 53.312173 , Easting: 339000, Northing: 231100
ITM: 738918 731126,   GPS IDs, 6 char: KshLgh, 10 char: KshLghths
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