Mount Leinster, a steep-sided flat-top, is the highest point of both Carlow and Wexford and sits just N of the Blackstairs. Unusually for such a big hill, there is a service road running all the way to the summit from where there are extensive views over the S Wicklow hills, Blackstairs and further afield to Brandon Hill and Slievenamon. Apart from the service road, all approaches can be v boggy after a wet spell.

N. Park at S81746 54610 A and follow the service road - the easiest and most popular walking route to the top. The road begins at a viewing point on the South Leinster Way at a height of some 400m, leaving a climb of around another 400m. Walk up the road to the south, a distance of 2.25k to the summit. 1hr+ return

E. Start at Ballycrystal where there is room for a few cars around S86025 50665 B. Go up the track between the forestry plantations. Head for the summit of Black Rock and then west over Mount Leinster E Top and onto the main top. A return trip is c. 4 hours. Some parking is also available at S84285 51609 C which provides a short, but steep ascent directly to the summit or an alternative point for a 2nd car.

SW. Access from Rathanna Bridge appears to be denied at the moment.
S. A longer approach is possible from the Scullogue Gap, starting at S82428 47894 D, N to Knockroe and over to Mt. L. 2hrs+

Notable tracks incl track/4577, track/4658 and the long linear track/3778 Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/44/comment/4804/