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KNOCKMEALDOWN LOOP

Track 2772 David-Guenot 8 hours ago
A great walk, starting from the hairpin NE of the Vee, taking in 5 tops. I would rather recommend starting from t... walk, Len: 21.9km, Climb: 1291m, Area: Sugarloaf Hill, Knockmealdown Mountains|...

Mullacor: Boggy rounded and much visited.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 14 hours ago
Broad topped and boggy, Mullacor sits on a ridge south of Glendalough and parallel to the long Glenmalure valley. Inevitably it has a lot of walking traffic. Its NW flank is crossed by The Wicklow...

KNOCKBRETEEN

Track 2771 David-Guenot 8 hours ago
A nice stroll starting from a minor road close to Lough Atooreen (room for one car on a grassy lay-by). After a righ... walk, Len: 3.6km, Climb: 154m, Area: Knockbreteen, Shehy/Knockboy (Ireland) K||

Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob Dearg: Always a welcome sight

Summit Comment billbaggins 2 days ago
Stob Dearg Buachaille Etive Mór

GLANAROUGH HILL

Track 2770 David-Guenot 8 hours ago
An easy walk, but I cannot tell about the views (see comment)... There is only room for one small car where I par... walk, Len: 2.4km, Climb: 162m, Area: Glanarough Hill, Slieve Miskish (Ireland)|...

Ben Oss: As seen from Cononish track

Summit Comment billbaggins 3 days ago
Ben Oss from Cononish track

HUNGRY HILL LOOP

Track 2769 David-Guenot 8 hours ago
Did this walk in March 2014. Start at crossroads by R572. Climb up minor road, then after circa 1.5 km, veer right f... walk, Len: 17.0km, Climb: 985m, Area: Derryclancy, Caha Mountains (Ireland) D||

Beinn a'Chleibh: As seen looking down from Ben Lui

Summit Comment billbaggins 3 days ago
Beinn a'Chleibh seen looking down from Ben Lui

GALTYMORE LOOP

Track 2766 David-Guenot 8 hours ago
Starting from the Black Road, a great walk under the sunshine, with some stunning views until around 12 when the ... walk, Len: 22.1km, Climb: 1381m, Area: Knockeenatoung, Galty Mountains (Irelan|...

Coastal Hills: 35 added for Kerry

Forum: Suggestions simon3 2 months ago
MountainViews has been describing "Coastal Hills" for the island of Ireland. They are places which typically overlook the sea and may form part of coastal walks. They are defined as being within ...

BLACKSTAIRS CHALLENGE

Forum: General paulaw001 a week ago
Does anybody have the new 31 km trail for the Blackstairs ChallengeThxPaula

Ben Lui [Beinn Laoigh]: Save this one for a clear day

Summit Comment billbaggins 3 days ago
With its summit at 1130m, there are 27 Munros with summits higher than Ben Lui, but its height, location and distinctive appearance makes it easily recognisable from afar. It is a popular destinat...
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Benwiskin Mountain Binn Mhiosgáin A name in Irish
'peak of the haystack' Sligo County in Connacht Province, in Arderin List, Dark fine-grained cherty limestone Bedrock

Height: 514m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 16 Grid Reference: G72344 49116
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Longitude: -8.42658, Latitude: 54.3899 , Easting: 172344, Northing: 349116 Prominence: 39m,  Isolation: 1.3km
ITM: 572293 849115,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Bnwskn, 10 char: Benwiskin
Bedrock type: Dark fine-grained cherty limestone, (Dartry Limestone Formation)

This peak is remarkable for its wave-like profile when seen from near Ballintrillick. However, it is probably its resemblance to a leaning haystack which accounts for its name. Ir. miosgán is cognate with Welsh misgawn/meisgawn, which has this meaning.   Benwiskin is the 523rd highest place in Ireland.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Benwiskin in area Dartry Mountains, Ireland
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by davsheen  29 Jul 2018
View of the distinctive Benwiskin edge in Sligo's Dartry range Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/425/comment/19985/
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