Stumpa Duloigh is part of a thrilling circuit which is currently beset by access issues. As of June 22 there is no access from V82184 81255 A. The ridge which incorporates SD is still accessible however and is well worth it if you’ve time for a longer drive. It lies high above a fine, steep-sided corrie and is splendidly isolated, challenging and commands great views of the Reeks, Glenbeigh and Dunkerron hills and over to Beara. The steepness to the N needs utmost care in bad weather.

SW. Park at Ballaghbeama Pass V75451 78103 B. N on rough ground to Knockaunanattin W top, then go E and ENE to K’anattin. Head E to the SW top of SD before climbing the v steep SW ridge to SD top. 2.5 hrs

SE. Park at V80804 78058 C - room for 2/3 cars. Walk up to the pass, climb the fence and go for it! By that I mean head roughly N and aim to meet ridge near V80221 79013 D. Then it’s a steep, tracked ascent to the summit plateau. 2 hrs

N. Park at the head of the Bridia Valley at approx V77855 81463 E. Head for V79182 82230 F and follow the fenceline to Broaghnabinnia and descend to the S (do not aim directly for SD as dangers await if you descend W of S). After reaching the col, climb steeply on an ever-narrowing ridge and at SH 776 it’s best to stay away from the edge of the corrie – instead veer to the W for a safer but still steep climb to the top. 3hrs+

No tracks on MV although track/3098 can be adapted, track/4395 can be used for Broaghnabinnia from NW and track/3287 gets you to SD SW top. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/55/comment/4815/

Captain Vertigo and I have posted tracks separated by only a few days, covering similar ground and centred around Stumpa Duloigh. My track (3080) took an anti-clockwise direction while the Captain (3108) proceeded clockwise. Consequently we approached Stumpa Duloigh, and most significantly point 776 (V 78796 79545 H) immediately north of the summit, from different directions, with me ascending and Captain Vertigo descending. For the Captain, point 766 was very much the crux of the route (leaving out the ascent of Mothaillin…). In my case, on reaching V78722 79635 I, where the Stumpa Duloigh ridge meets the rise to point 776, I faced some infeasibly steep ground which was horribly exposed to the 300m plunge into Lough Duff. However, having the benefit of sight lines, I was able to detour west onto less steep ground around the obstacle. What remains is still steep, but without the sheer horror of the direct line. Approaching from point 766, without a clear view of the obstacle, the Captain faced descending onto this steep ground blind and from above – not a nice thought.

A couple of messages here; firstly it is probably safer to take in point 776 from the north; as Captain Vertigo has shown eloquently, a descent to the north is not for the faint hearted – whereas my experience from the other direction, was steep but unremarkable in the context of these amazing hills. And secondly, whichever direction you are approaching from it is best to keep more west of the line from 776 to the col to avoid the very steep ground at V78722 79635 I. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/55/comment/18306/

Followed Adrian Hendroff's suggested route per his excellent 'The Dingle, Iveragh & Beara Peninsulas' from the end of the Black Valley. We parked at V812 821 J on the obvious layby just beyond the bridge. Crossed back over the bridge passing through the gate on the RHS and following the track through a gated sheep pen to the side of Loch Riabhach/Roisín Lake. The track brings you to the remains of a very early Christian settlement along with an Ogham stone. Departing somewhat from Adrian's route, we struck off up the northern valley from this point and contoured along the southern slopes of Bruach na Binne, traversing the rough ground until we reached the col at Bearna Seilg, the Gap of the Hunt. No eagles on this occasion, we struck off left along the ridge. Very slow going until this point due to rough ground and rock benches on the initial kilometer or so of the ridge. The ridge narrows giving fantastic views down into the Braighde Valley, across to Corrán Tuathail and down back along the Black Valley to the Purple Mountain, Torc and the Plains beyond. Further along this axis, the distant Galtees were clearly visible on the day as well as Mount Hillary near Mallow and the faint outline of the Knockmealdowns. I thought I could make out Slievenamon just to the right of the Galtees, but this may have been wishful thinking! The ridge brings one to the narrow col just before the very steep and dangerous looking stretch to the first summit. Mindful of the 2002 tragedy, we avoided this by following the sheep path slightly to the right and then circling around from the back. Still a bit steep and slightly exposed but presumably a lot safer than a straight ascent. The first and most obvious summit though not actually the high point is the more satisfying vantage point and here also lies the plaque to the unfortunate walkers. From this point it is a simple walk across to the real summit. We returned by Cnoc na Bríde following Adrian's instructions. Glorious country. For experienced hill walkers only. Six hours overall. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/55/comment/14858/

Climbed Stumpa Dulaigh on a Saturday, August 2019. Parked as described at B and did the anti clockwise circuit. Didn't do Broaghnabinnia or Knocknabreeda. Starting off getting up out of the valley was the toughest. It got easier from the col with Broaghnabinnia along the ridge, maybe we were just warmed up. The climb up to where the memorial plaque is was steep but as descibed, going left, it wasn't particularly dangerous. Great views of the reeks from the summit, and to the east, but the clouds were gathering from the west. Returning around the south was easy going at first but got tougher and wetter. We decided to descend from the col just before Knocknabreeda, initially was OK but got very steep and trisky to negotiate around some of the crags. We didn't meet anyone else on the mountain, only the farmer at the end by Lough Reagh Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/55/comment/20645/