This view of the cairn also shows the wind turbines and Carnaween to the SW. One of the many ponds that dot the summit area is also visible. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/278/comment/1087/

It was my first reasonably long walk in months due to an unbelievably wet winter - some weekends it wasn't even possible to get to the mountains because of flooded roads and closed bridges! I approached via Silver Hill (see that summit comment for first part of route), and despite the sunny conditions, the damage had been done as regards wet ground. I'd nearly decided to call it a day on that first summit, as it had been a hard enough slog in the some of the boggiest, wettest conditions I've seen. I pushed on however with Silver Hill looking enticing to the north west. The conditions were even worse in the valley coming over from Binnasruell, but it was so great to be out again that nothing could dampen my spirits, even freezing, sodden feet. It was worth every discomfort as I ascended the rockier slopes of Silver Hill, with a dusting of snow at my feet, and expansive views all around. I couldn't believe how cold it was at the top - pools of water n direct sunlight were staying frozen, and the wind chill didn't help. It was painfully cold to take my gloves off for photos, and my feet were colder than they've been even when walking in deep snow on other occasions. My boots were soaked through at this stage I suppose - the Bluestacks are wet at the best of times, and this must have been one of the wettest winters on record. But, the difficulties just seemed to make the views all the sweeter, and there was no extra hardship in going on to Cullaghacro as it was pretty much on my route back to the car anyway. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/278/comment/18434/