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From sea to Summit

Track 5003 eamonoc an hour ago
Did this round on Dec 1st, a few snow flurrys on the way up Benchoona, ground mostly frozen. had done Benchoona previo... walk, Len: 9.9km, Climb: 640m, Area: Benchoona, Twelve Bens (Ireland) Benchoo

Teevnabinnia: A worthy end to a fine circuit.

Summit Comment eamonoc 4 days ago
Climbed as part of Mweelrea circuit on 29th Nov,it is a bit of a slog for tired legs after Mweelrea SE spur. The day was stunning, full on winter sunshine with incredible views, after summiting it...

Mullaghash: Steep sided hill with rough terrain.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a day ago
One approach is via Barnes Top (see summary for that hill for approach.) Continue north from Barnes, dropping down to 280m at the col at C64732 01155, and crossing some marshy spots and a bar...

Mullaghbolig: Relatively easy ascent aided by track most of the way.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a day ago
Simplest approach is from Barnes Gap, parking at H5517389565. Proceed up the track for about 1.3km to H5631389301 where you will see a line of trees running east next to a grassy field. At th...

Easy ascent of dull top.

Track 5001 Colin Murphy 2 days ago
A fairly straightforward and easy ascent of a really dull top. The starting point is a farm gate and there is par... walk, Len: 3.6km, Climb: 117m, Area: Spaltindoagh, Sperrin Mountains (Ireland)|...

Tough double-bag thanks to rough terrain.

Track 5002 Colin Murphy a day ago
A tough walk mainly due to the terrain, which was very rough in parts, of about 7km with an ascent of about 600m.Bar... walk, Len: 6.9km, Climb: 566m, Area: Mullaghash, Sperrin Mountains (Ireland) ||

Barnes Top: Fairly straightforward ascent of so-so summit.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a day ago
One approach is from the SW, parking for 1 or 2 cars (at a squeeze) next to a bridge H63564 98972. Cross the gate and proceed NE up a slope that is a mixture of tussocky grass and some heathe...

Spaltindoagh: Easy ascent to dull top

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a day ago
One approach is from a farm gate at H6427689757 where there is parking for one car without blocking the gate. Previous walkers have had no access issues but if there is anyone about you shoul...

Tain Way (1 of 2)

Track 4998 Onzy 3 days ago
Classic Tain Way over 2 days. 4k detour off track at end of Day 1 and start of Day 2 to find accommodtion... walk, Len: 25.7km, Climb: 745m, Area: Cooley Mountains (Ireland) ||

Tain Way (2 of 2)

Track 5000 Onzy 3 days ago
walk, Len: 23.7km, Climb: 576m, Area: Gullion (Ireland) ||

Hill of Allen: Delightful short walk up through the forest

Summit Comment hibby 6 days ago
Visited the Hill of Allen on 18/11/2023. Parked at the recommended roadside spot and walked up through the forest to the summit and the tower.It's a beautiful tranquil walk through mixed fore...

Ballyguile Hill: Undemanding walk to an unprepossessing summit

Summit Comment hibby 6 days ago
Ballyguile is another hill that, were it not for the Local 100 list, I might never have been aware of. We parked in an estate called Mountainview (a propitious name!) and used the recommended...
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Central Dingle Area   W: Ballyduff Subarea
Place count in area: 25, OSI/LPS Maps: 70, 71, 78, EW-DC, EW-DE, EW-DW 
Highest place: Beenoskee, 826m
Maximum height for area: 826 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 491 metres,

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Slievenalecka Hill An Starraicín A name in Irish, also Struicín, also Steeple an extra EastWest name in English (Ir. An Starraicín [OSI], 'the steeple') Kerry County in Munster Province, in Carn List, Cross-bedded sandstone Bedrock

Height: 458.4m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 70 Grid Reference: Q52775 06407
Place visited by 57 members. Recently by: Oscar-mckinney, Jai-mckinney, Carolyn105, Moses, eiremoss34, annem, John.geary, mh400nt, Sleibhte21, abcd, denistreacy, JohnAshton, jackos, Fergalh, peter1
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Longitude: -10.153601, Latitude: 52.190276 , Easting: 52775, Northing: 106408 Prominence: 71m,  Isolation: 1.2km
ITM: 452757 606462,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Slvnlc, 10 char: Slvnlck
Bedrock type: Cross-bedded sandstone, (Coumeenoole Sandstone Formation)

This peak earns its name with its pointed peak.   An Starraicín is the 704th highest place in Ireland.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/599/
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Great viewpoint for lakes and wild plateau. .. by group   (Show all for Slievenalecka (An Starraicín))
 
Another Route .. by aidand   (Show all for Slievenalecka (An Starraicín))
 
Arguably best appreciated from its northern side .. by Bunsen7   (Show all for Slievenalecka (An Starraicín))
 
Who is this smiling man? .. by jackill   (Show all for Slievenalecka (An Starraicín))
 
MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Slievenalecka (<i>An Starraicín</i>) in area Central Dingle, Ireland
Picture: A view from the lower northern slopes of Slievenea NE		  
A view from the lower northern slopes of Slievenea NE
by Bunsen7  18 Apr 2017
Quite admirable when seen from the north west Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/599/comment/18888/
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On Sun 03 Nov did a nice circular route of peaks .. by reidyden   (Show all for Slievenalecka (An Starraicín))
 
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