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Illaunmore: A stroll along the beach

Island Comment Fergalh 3 weeks ago
Park at 760 643 and walked along Glassilaun beach to the north west until the island. Small climb leads to summit marked with a few small stones However the western end of the island looks li...

Interesting top but very muddy in parts

Track 4993 Colin Murphy a week ago
This is probably an interesting top to bag most days. Unfortunately the day I did it there was driving rain and n... walk, Len: 5.3km, Climb: 434m, Area: Naweeloge Top, Dartry Mountains (Ireland)|...

Roeillaun: Check tide for gentle stroll to island with extensive views

Island Comment Fergalh 3 weeks ago
Park at 684589 at end of narrow lane. there are three different places to park here. Cross thirty metres when tide is out over narrow access point which has a good bit of seaweed. Cross a few...

Two Sugar Loaves

Track 4992 simon4 a week ago
This route encompasses the Great Sugarloaf and the Little Sugar Loaf in a route starting from near the Glenview Hot... walk, Len: 14.3km, Climb: 753m, Area: Great Sugar Loaf, Wicklow (Ireland) Gre||

Knockfune: Long walk to so-so summit.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 3 weeks ago
One approach is from R85381 65206, where there is room for several cars to park. Continue up the west to R84533 65108 and then continue along the trail to the NNW until R83585 65836. Take the...

Ben Gorm: 3 peaks 2 names Gorm & Creggan

Summit Comment TommyV 3 weeks ago
Starting at the car park at Aasleagh falls, there is a gate directly across the road at L89346 64430 leading onto the open mountains. It's a straightford climb along the spur up to Ben Gorm. ...

Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mor from Linn of Dee

Track 4923 billbaggins 2 weeks ago
These two hills are usually visited either from Glen Feshie to the west or from Linn of Dee to the south-east. This ... walk, Len: 31.0km, Climb: 1194m, Area: Cairngorms (Britain) Carn Cloich-mhuil||

Carrigshouk: Impressive from one side, dull from the other

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Parking for several cars can be found at O104 054. Proceed up the track for about 150m then turn SW and head directly up the steepish NE slope. About 30 minutes will see you at the top. From ...

Windy day escape from the Brockaghs.

Track 4991 simon3 2 weeks ago
This was a club walk organised by the Ramblers. The plan had been to walk from 09:00 north along the Brockaghs, up T... walk, Len: 14.1km, Climb: 542m, Area: Brockagh Mountain, Wicklow (Ireland) Br||

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...

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 ...

Lake District: Above Watendlath

Track 4990 Onzy 2 weeks ago
Walk from Watendlath taking in 2 minor Wainwrights. Brutal day and brutal terrain - felt like I was hunting out s... walk, Len: 7.0km, Climb: 354m, Area: Grange Fell [Brund Fell], Lake District -|...
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Ballynabloun Coastal Hill Baile na bhFlann A name in Irish OSI Kerry County in Munster Province, in no lists

Height: 315m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 83 Grid Reference: V36200 69600
Place visited by 6 members. Recently by: eamonoc, Fergalh, markmjcampion, daitho9, Deise-Man, ciarraioch
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Longitude: -10.378165, Latitude: 51.855103 , Easting: 36200, Northing: 69600 Prominence: 60m
ITM: 436186 569662,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Blynbl, 10 char: Blynbln
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/5130/
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Ballynabloun (<i>Baile na bhFlann</i>) in area Kerry Coastal Hill, Ireland
Picture: The hill from the gate		  
Short trek for big rewards
by Fergalh  26 Sep 2022
Parked at small layby at 370697 starA. Cross road over gate and follow loose track to summit for extensive views of St. Finans bay, Portmagee Valentia island and The Skelligs. Not steep, ground conditions not so wet and a rough track. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/5130/comment/23663/
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Ballynabloun (<i>Baile na bhFlann</i>) in area Kerry Coastal Hill, Ireland
Picture: View towards Knocknaskereighta
Above St Finian's Bay
by eamonoc  10 Feb 2023
A short hop to the top of Ballynabloun.
1.5km round trip, superb views from here to Bray Head and over St Finian's Bay Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/5130/comment/23833/
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