Kippure is the highest and most southerly summit in Dublin. It is crowned by a 110 m transmitter and is approachable from all points of the compass. It can be walked on its own or as a route combining several other summits. Most routes involve heavy and heathery open bog, while one approach makes use of a gated access road. The summit is urbanised and ugly but the views on a good day are expansive in all directions, taking in Dublin, Bray, the Irish Sea and many Wicklow hills.
N. An approach through Glenasmole O10951 19946 A is the quietest and offers secret babbling brooks, mini cataracts and river cliffs, wild goats and plenty of peace. 2hrs
N. Also, along a bog track starting at O13093 19647 B. 2hrs
E. The adventurous can start at the cottage at O14194 16367 C and head up Eagles’ Crag between the two lakes. Or park at O14270 15144 D and follow a track that skirts the corrie walls. The gated access road at O14090 14193 E is the most popular with the Sunday stroller. 1hr+
S. Typical approaches are from O13793 13740 F or O07957 14461 G both of which cross heavy bog.
W. Start at O06288 16827 H and take in Seefin and Seefingan en route. 2.5hrs+
NNW. Start at O07343 20103 I and take in Seahan, Corrig and Seefingan en route. 3hrs+
Caution is needed if approaching from Seahan or Seefin to the W as these routes partly follow the boundary of the Kilbride Army Rifle Range.
Notable tracks include track/3829, track/856, the challenging track/2964, the ‘out there’ track/2966. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/73/comment/4833/