Lyracappul is a grassy steep-sided mt at the W end of the well-defined Galtees’ ridge. The regular routes present no danger although it’s a steep pull-up from the W. Navigational help is provided by the substantial Galtee Wall. Extensive views from the summit incl the Knockmealdowns, Comeraghs and much of the lower plains to the N and W. It’s possible to see the Reeks with the help of a clear, rain-clarified sky.
SE. Park at King’s Yard R87525 19961 A and follow a track to the north. At R87411 21078 B either follow the stream N to the Galtee Wall at R86399 23980 C or head first for the summit of Galtymore before following the wall west to L.
SE. Park at R86902 19633 D and follow the track NNW, hopping a fence after a few hundred m and following the forest boundary before heading directly for the summit of Monabrack. Next stop is Carrignabinnia before heading SW for Lyracappul. [allow 2hrs] Descend via the Knockaterriffs or backtrack to R86399 23980 C before dropping into the S facing valley, following the stream all the way back to King’s Yard from where a series of tracks will take you back to the start point.
W. Find somewhere to park near R80498 21696 E and follow track/3508 first to Paradise Hill and eventually out of the forest all the time following the western ridge until you veer NE for the summit of Temple Hill close to the 700m contour line. From here it’s an easy walk to K’terriff Beg and on to L. [2.5 hrs]
Notable tracks incl. track/4249, track/3651 and track/4533 Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/29/comment/4789/