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Coomclogherane Top: Nice views of the lake

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
A relatively featureless top with nice views over the lake and the steep slopes of Gullaba Hill. Access is from Knockbrack S to the NW, via Coomclogherane to the east and Knocknamanagh to the...

Very satisfying headland loop

Track 4984 Colin Murphy 2 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) ||

Knockbrack South Top: The top between two tops

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
A featureless top with lovely views, especially over the lake. Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (Point A) with permission from the very friendly farmer. You have the choice ...

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...

Orbit the top

Track 4988 simon3 2 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|...

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.

Donard, Chimney Rock, Millstone per Irish Peaks

Track 4987 BrianKennan 2 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 |...

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...

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...

Linear Eisc Na Leathog, Staigue Fort, Siopa Dubh

Track 4986 BrianKennan 2 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||

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.

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Scraigs Hill An Screig Mhór A name in Irish Ir. An Screig Mhór [logainm.ie], 'the big crag’ Donegal County in Ulster Province, in Carn List, Whitish quartzite with pebble beds Bedrock

Height: 426m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 11 Grid Reference: B93400 01400
Place visited by 27 members. Recently by: Colin Murphy, AntrimRambler, Wilderness, OlddogHardroad, Lucky1, eamonoc, melohara, Q35on, trostanite, IndyMan, Peter Walker, Bernieor, madfrankie, shaunkelly, Aidy
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Longitude: -8.103558, Latitude: 54.860285 , Easting: 193400, Northing: 401400 Prominence: 231m,  Isolation: 4.5km
ITM: 593351 901388,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Scrgs, 10 char: Scraigs
Bedrock type: Whitish quartzite with pebble beds, (Slieve Tooey Quartzite Formation)

This peak near Fintown is located in an angle between Lough Muck and Lough Finn.   An Screig Mhór is the 821st highest place in Ireland. An Screig Mhór is the second most northerly summit in the Bluestack Mountains area.
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Scraigs (<i>An Screig Mhór</i>) in area Bluestack Mountains, Ireland
Picture: As clear as Lough Muck		  
Great summit with views to match.
by Colin Murphy  13 Jul 2023
On my ascent of this fine mountain from harry Goodman's suggested starting point, I was disappointed that I could barely see my feet as I walked, such was the density of the mist, and the annoyance of heavy showers. But as soon as I reached the summit, which is marked by a cairn, all that changed and I was presented with magnificent views in all directions. I was particularly pleased that as I descended to the west, Lough Muck in its entirety appeared as if by magic, providing the view of the day. A lovely hill in both aspect and the views it provides. Up and down in about 90 minutes. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/708/comment/24007/
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