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Coomclogherane Top: Nice views of the lake

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
A relatively featureless top with nice views over the lake and the steep slopes of Gullaba Hill. Access is from Knockbrack S to the NW, via Coomclogherane to the east and Knocknamanagh to the...

Very satisfying headland loop

Track 4984 Colin Murphy 2 weeks ago
One of the great things about Howth Head is that it offers a variety of trails varying in length from one hour to three, walk, Len: 3.3km, Climb: 135m, Area: Dublin (Ireland) ||

Knockbrack South Top: The top between two tops

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
A featureless top with lovely views, especially over the lake. Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (Point A) with permission from the very friendly farmer. You have the choice ...

Turners Rock: A short run after the pass

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Park at V9056 6011 on the N71, theres plenty of room on the Kerry side of the tunnel.A path around the side points the way and then stay as close as you can to the sheepwire fence crossing to...

Orbit the top

Track 4988 simon3 2 weeks ago
Reaching the top of Carrigoona Commons doesn't present much of a challenge, but a little ingenuity extended it to... walk, Len: 4.3km, Climb: 171m, Area: Carrigoona Commons East, Wicklow (Ireland|...

The Priest's Leap: A view from the west

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Priest's leap as seen from Barraboy Far East Top.

Donard, Chimney Rock, Millstone per Irish Peaks

Track 4987 BrianKennan 2 weeks ago
When deciding which route to take to climb Slieve Donard, many routes had an out-and-back aspect to them, whereas... walk, Len: 13.0km, Climb: 982m, Area: Chimney Rock Mountain, Mourne Mountains |...

Barraboy Mountain Far East Top: Little climbing but wet underfoot.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Simplest approach is from the Priest’s Leap car park to the east, at V98513 61078, which is situated at 400m elevation. Head directly east, following an occasional faint trail, reaching The P...

Barraboy Mountain: Nicely perched above Glengarriff

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Barraboy is best reached from the col between Esk and Barraboy which can be reached from the Beara way. There is parking to be found at V91693 59415 almost opposite The Ewe Experience (or nex...

Linear Eisc Na Leathog, Staigue Fort, Siopa Dubh

Track 4986 BrianKennan 2 weeks ago
Very enjoyable linear hike hosted by Kenmare Walking Club as part of Mountaineering Ireland Autumn Gathering.Conclud walk, Len: 11.8km, Climb: 411m, Area: Eisc na Leathg, Dunkerron Mountains (Ir||

Maulin: Colourful ascent

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Autumn colours were in full display on the slopes around Powerscourt Waterfall on the way to Maulin from the east.

At the end of the rainbow...

Forum: General Colin Murphy 2 months ago
We all know the devastating effects of climate change, but in extremely rare cases, it can result in something that might be viewed as positive. One such case is to be found in Peru, and the ...
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Dunkerron Mountains Area   SW: Coad ( Castle Cove ) Subarea
Place count in area: 65, OSI/LPS Maps: 78, 83, 84, 85, EW-KNP, EW-R 
Highest place: Stumpa Dúloigh, 784m
Maximum height for area: 784 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 528 metres,

Places in area Dunkerron Mountains:
Knocknagantee Near West Top 628m
Cen: An Bheann Mhór:   An Bheann Mhór 674.7mAn Bhinn Láir 514mCoomcallee 648.9mBeann na Stiocairí 673.1mCoomnahorna 590mGlanbeg 485.8mSlievenashaska 578mSlievenashaska South Top 565.4m
Cen: Knocknagantee:   Knockmoyle 682.1mFinnararagh 667mCnoc Breasail 591mKnocknagantee 674.3mKnocknagantee West Top 553mCoomnacronia 636mCoomura Mountain 666m
Cen: Mullaghanattin:   An Cnoc Riabhach 534mBeann 752mBeann Far SW Top 636.2mBeann NE Top 692mBeann South Top 639mBeann SW Top 657mSallagh 570mMullaghanattin 773mMullaghanattin East Top 594mSallagh South-West Top 543m
E: Kenmare:   Gortamullin 205mKnockanaskill 356mLetter South 362m
N: Knocknacusha:   Knocknacusha 547m
NE: Knocknabreeda Ridge:   Crossderry 489mKnocknabreeda 569mMothaillín 506m
NE: Knocknagapple:   Bascadh 595mBascadh West Top 569mBoughil 631mCnoc na gCapall 639mKnocklomena 641m
NE: Stumpa Dúloigh:   Broaghnabinnia 745mKnockaunanattin 569mKnockaunanattin West Top 467mStumpa Dúloigh 784mStumpa Dúloigh SE Top 780mStumpa Dúloigh SW Top 663m
SW: Caherdaniel:   Farraniaragh Mountain 468mEagle Hill 155mReenearagh 162mBeenarourke 304mKnocknasullig 117mCahernageeha Mountain 498.7m
SW: Coad ( Castle Cove ):   Beenrour 418mEagles Hill 549mMullaghbeg 509m
SW: Coomduff:   Coomduff 244m
SW: Deenish:   Deenish Island (2) 144m
SW: Esknaloughoge:   Esknaloughoge 416mEsknaloughoge North Top 420m
SW: Scarriff:   Scarriff Island 252m
SW: Sneem:   An Bheann Mhór 309.3mDereenavurrig Hill 261mKnockanamadane 270mKnocknafreaghane 316.5mKnocknagullion 413m
SW: Staigue:   Staigue Top 459mStaigue NE Top 435m

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Eagles Hill Mountain An Bhinn Riabhach A name in Irish, also Péicín an extra name in Irish (Ir. An Bhinn Riabhach [TH], 'the brindled peak') Kerry County in Munster Province, in Arderin List, Purple mudstone & siltstone Bedrock

Height: 549m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 83&84 Grid Reference: V58336 63109
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Longitude: -10.054463, Latitude: 51.802858 , Easting: 58336, Northing: 63109 Prominence: 234m,  Isolation: 1.1km
ITM: 458317 563173,   GPS IDs, 6 char: EglsHl, 10 char: Eagles Hil
Bedrock type: Purple mudstone & siltstone, (Valentia Slate Formation)

Also known as Péicín [SWoI], 'boundary marker'   An Bhinn Riabhach is the 424th highest place in Ireland.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Eagles Hill (<i>An Bhinn Riabhach</i>) in area Dunkerron Mountains, Ireland
Picture: Seen from Staigue NE Top with Staigue Top in between.		  
Steep final stretch from Kerry Way
Short Summary created by Colin Murphy  12 Jun 2023
Parking for 4/5 cars at V59312 65108 starA, opposite a stile leading to Kerry Way. Follow Kerry War SSW for 2km up to Windy Gap at V58669 63244 starB. Track steep in parts and disappears at times but is fairly well waymarked. Turn directly west and make a very steep ascent of 170m over a distance of just 350m to the well-defined summit. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/362/comment/5121/
 
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Rather than start at Cahredaniel, I took a right .. by colin murphy   (Show all for Eagles Hill (An Bhinn Riabhach))
 
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