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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 ...

Lake District: Loweswater Round

Track 4989 Onzy 2 weeks ago
Circuit of Loweswater taking in 5 Wainwrights; Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Burnbank Fell, Fellbarrow and Low Fell. walk, Len: 20.0km, Climb: 1077m, Area: Gavel Fell - High Nook [Gavel Fell North...

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...

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.

Very satisfying headland loop

Track 4984 Colin Murphy 3 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) ||

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...

Orbit the top

Track 4988 simon3 3 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|...

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...

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.

Donard, Chimney Rock, Millstone per Irish Peaks

Track 4987 BrianKennan 3 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 |...

Knockbane: No pain for Knockbane

Summit Comment eamonoc a month ago
Was in Hollyford recently, last time there 2014 or thereabouts, was up Knockbane in fading light after a bit of a slog, no windfarm then and now turbines adorn a lot of the hills around here....

Linear Eisc Na Leathog, Staigue Fort, Siopa Dubh

Track 4986 BrianKennan 3 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||
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Dunkerron Mountains Area   SW: Staigue 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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Staigue Top Hill Cnoc na Stéige A name in Irish Kerry County in Munster Province, in Carn List, Purple mudstone & siltstone Bedrock

Height: 459m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 84 Grid Reference: V59431 63294
Place visited by 29 members. Recently by: Colin Murphy, annem, eamonoc, Fergalh, jlk, thomas_g, FrankMc1964, Deise-Man, ciarraioch, IainT, tommccarthy, Wilderness, frankmc04, Aritz, markmjcampion
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Longitude: -10.038674, Latitude: 51.804796 , Easting: 59431, Northing: 63294 Prominence: 74m,  Isolation: 0.8km
ITM: 459411 563358,   GPS IDs, 6 char: StgTp, 10 char: StgTop
Bedrock type: Purple mudstone & siltstone, (Valentia Slate Formation)

Staigue is a townland in the parish of Kilcrohane. It is best known as the site of Staigue Fort. This peak is in the Uíbh Ráthach Gaeltacht. Any information on its correct name would be very welcome.   Cnoc na Stéige is the 703rd highest place in Ireland.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Staigue Top (<i>Cnoc na Stéige</i>) in area Dunkerron Mountains, Ireland
Picture: Staigue seen from the NE Top.		  
Wonderful Carn with superlative views
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 east up over grassy/rocky terrain for about 800m to reach Staigue. Fantastic panoramas from summit, with Isknagahiny Lough and Lough Currane visible to the NW and the entire length of Kenmare Bay to the south. Allow about 90 minutes car to summit. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/588/comment/5347/
 
Another Kerry Gem .. by Fergalh   (Show all for Staigue Top (Cnoc na Stéige))
 
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