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Teevnabinnia: A worthy end to a fine circuit.

Summit Comment eamonoc 2 hours 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 wit incredible views with incredible view...

Ballyguile Hill: Undemanding walk to an unprepossessing summit

Summit Comment hibby 2 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...

Beinn a'Bhuird from Linn of Quoich

Track 4924 billbaggins a day ago
The two summits of Beinn a’Bhùird and Ben Avon are only 4.5 kms apart, and as both summits are long distances from r... walk, Len: 35.3km, Climb: 1134m, Area: Cairngorms (Britain) Beinn a\'Bhuird [||

Teevenabinnia via Mweelrea

Track 4999 eamonoc 2 days ago
Had not been on Teevnabinnia, so did Mweelrea round, Teevnabibbia a bit of a slog as an add on. But done on a stu... walk, Len: 16.9km, Climb: 1234m, Area: Ben Lugmore East Top, Mweelrea (Ireland|...

Knockbrack: Short walk to decent views

Summit Comment hibby 2 days ago
I'll be honest; I had never heard of Knockbrack until it showed up near the tail end of my "Local 100" list. A little bit of research and I came across the fascinating fact that it may be the...

Hill of Allen: Delightful short walk up through the forest

Summit Comment hibby 2 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...

Foher dwarfed by attendant giants

Track 4997 eamonoc 2 days ago
After completing the Benchoona circuit from Lettergesh Beach, headed for Foher Hill which was close by.A short strai... walk, Len: 1.9km, Climb: 194m, Area: Foher, Galway Coastal Hill (Ireland) Foh||

Brewel Hill: Striking copse of pine trees at the summit

Summit Comment hibby 2 days ago
We parked at the recommended starting point N83809 01556, taking care not to block the gate. We squeezed through the locked gate. The first field was only slightly muddy in frosty conditions ...

Beinn Edra: Day 4 on the Skye Trail - Summer 2023

Summit Comment Geo a week ago
My first summit bagged in Scotland

Surveying Ballineddan and Slievemaan, mucky end near Toorboy

Track 4996 simon3 4 days ago
This route starts at Ballinfoyle, a road junction. Nowadays there is off road parking there for around 4 cars tho... walk, Len: 11.3km, Climb: 594m, Area: Ballineddan Mountain, Wicklow (Ireland) |...

Carrane Hill: Mostly straightforward ascent from the SW

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a week ago
One approach is from the SW starting at the forest entrance at G83605 20008, where there is parking for several cars. Continue up the zig-zagging track, ignoring any turn on left. The final 3...

Circuit of Slieve Gullion

Track 4995 Onzy 5 days ago
Broadly following Trailtrekker's walk description on hill page.I had been on the hill only once before and took the ... walk, Len: 13.3km, Climb: 561m, Area: Slieve Gullion, Gullion (Ireland) Sliev||
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Ballyhoura Mountains Area   S: Ballyorgan Subarea
Place count in area: 12, OSI/LPS Maps: 73, EW-G 
Highest place: Seefin Mountain West Top, 528m
Maximum height for area: 528 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 383 metres,

Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
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Coolfree Mountain Hill Sliabh Chúil Fhraoigh A name in Irish Limerick County in Munster Province, in Carn List, Conglomerate & purple sandstone Bedrock

Height: 436.8m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 73 Grid Reference: R67310 16036
Place visited by 53 members. Recently by: Krzysztof_K, Colin Murphy, JohnRea, Bernieor, madfrankie, chelman7, cclair, maryblewitt, wfinn30, Stephblewitt, sarahryanowen, John.geary, peter1, wicklore, ilenia
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Longitude: -8.479862, Latitude: 52.295489 , Easting: 167311, Northing: 116037 Prominence: 121.79m,  Isolation: 2.3km
ITM: 567267 616089,   GPS IDs, 6 char: ClfrMn, 10 char: ClfrMntn
Bedrock type: Conglomerate & purple sandstone, (Slievenamuck Conglomerate Formation)

Coolfree Mountain is the 782nd highest place in Ireland. Coolfree Mountain is the second most southerly summit in the Ballyhoura Mountains area.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Coolfree Mountain (<i>Sliabh Chúil Fhraoigh</i>) in area Ballyhoura Mountains, Ireland
Picture: Coolfree cairn and rocky outcrop.		  
Good views. Ensure you read the directions for easy access.
Short Summary created by simon3, paddyhillsbagger, jackill  3 Jan 2014
Park at forest entrance R665 168 starA. Follow the forest road, take first left which brings you round to the east of hill. Follow track downhill to a steeply rising forest track at R6753 1643 starB. forest ride on right which leads up through forest to bottom of heathery summit. Work your way up on the tracks and you can get to within about 140m of the top. Round trip around 80 minutes.
Park at the forest entrance at R66296 15968 starC , room for 5 cars. The first section is on a track then cross directly uphill through 600 meters of rough forestry planting.
There are good views across to the Galtys and down over the little village of Ballyorgan. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/684/comment/5443/
 
MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Coolfree Mountain (<i>Sliabh Chúil Fhraoigh</i>) in area Ballyhoura Mountains, Ireland
Picture: A fine day on Coolfree Mountain - April 2014
Great views with little effort
by omurchu  7 Apr 2014
The view east of Coolfree with Carrigeenamronety in the foreground, the Galtees behind and the Knockmaeldowns in the far distance. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/684/comment/15974/
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Coolfree Mountain (<i>Sliabh Chúil Fhraoigh</i>) in area Ballyhoura Mountains, Ireland
Picture: Is this a ride ?		  
A free feast of fraughans
by acorn  16 Aug 2013
This is probably not the easiest way up, but it worked despite the scratches.
Park at R665 168 starA. Follow the track and take the first left. Continuing on you will come to an opening on your right at R67130 16715 starD, a rough stoney track between deep banks-is this a ride ? Walk uphill. After a short time the track swings left but you take the grassy uphill option straight ahead. Continue to highest point of the track at R670 161 starE then head east through rough heathery ground to gain the summit, approx 500m. Shorts not a good idea for this route but the plentiful fraughans on the high ground and wild raspberries lower down helped ease the pain. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/684/comment/15075/
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Coolfree Mountain (<i>Sliabh Chúil Fhraoigh</i>) in area Ballyhoura Mountains, Ireland
Picture: Coolfree from the slopes of Long Mountain.
jackill on Coolfree Mountain, 2007
by jackill  21 Aug 2007
I parked at the forest entrance at R66296 15968 an made the short walk to the summit.
The first section is on a track but then I had to struggle across 600 meters of rough forestry planting. There are good views across to the Galtys and down over the little village of Ballyorgan. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/684/comment/2801/
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Coolfree Mountain (<i>Sliabh Chúil Fhraoigh</i>) in area Ballyhoura Mountains, Ireland
Picture: View of summit upon emerging from forestry.		  
cclair on Coolfree, May 2021
by cclair  20 May 2021
I followed the directions given by simon3. The route has become washed away partially in places but still easily passable for now. A brief, enjoyable hike with great views. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/684/comment/23151/
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