Maolán Buí is part of the Eastern Reeks ridge high above the Hag's Glen. It's a benign top in comparison to some of its NE neighbours and the underfoot conditions are good. That said, there's very steep ground to the W, SE and N so much care is needed to stay on track in poor weather conditions. The views from the top are panoramic, weather permitting! It is magical to look W across the glen and soak in the majesty of Carrauntoohil standing proud among its fellow 1,000m+ summits and S to the Black Valley and Dunkerron mountains.
N. Park at Cronin's Yard [ Cronins (V83608 87337)] or Lisleibane [ Lilybane (V82707 87311)] and, unless doing MB as part of the Easterm Reeks' ridge, head into the Hag's Glen as far as approx. A (V82303 85034) and from here head SE up The Bone. The route is fairly obvious and as you ascend it becomes narrower and the track more obvious. If taking this route down be very careful to keep right at around B (V83100 83899). Allow 2hrs+
N. This mountain lies on the Eastern Reeks ridge. If approaching from the NE it's an easy climb in the wake of much more arduous terrain. It's also straight forward from the SW.
SE. Park with care near Shamrock BB (V85642 82670) and strike out NW up a long, well-defined spur to Feabrahy. Expect steeper ground thereafter - a slog will take you to the col to the NE of the summit. Allow 2hrs+
Notable tracks incl. track/4190. track/2304 and track/3790. Linkback: mountainviews.ie/summit/6/comment/4766/