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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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Comeragh Mountains Area   Cen: Knockanaffrin Subarea
Place count in area: 24, OSI/LPS Maps: 74, 75, 81, 82, EW-C, EW-K 
Highest place: Kilclooney Mountain, 792m
Maximum height for area: 792 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 626 metres,

Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
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Knockanaffrin Mountain Cnoc an Aifrinn A name in Irish, also Stol a' tSaighdiúirí an extra EastWest name in Irish (Ir. Cnoc an Aifrinn [OSI], 'hill of the mass') Waterford County in Munster Province, in Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam, Irish Highest Hundred Lists, Green thick-bedded conglomerate Bedrock

Height: 755m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 75 Grid Reference: S28560 15290
Place visited by 424 members. Recently by: Moirabourke, benjimann9, therealcrow, mdehantschutter, newpark-cc, DeirdreM, westside, Kaszmirek78, Sarahjb, Gergrylls, Mario77, miriam, MickM45, bagoff, deirdre007
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Longitude: -7.58229, Latitude: 52.288968 , Easting: 228560, Northing: 115290 Prominence: 289m,  Isolation: 1.1km
ITM: 628497 615337,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Kncknf, 10 char: Kncknfrn
Bedrock type: Green thick-bedded conglomerate, (Treanearla Formation)

Knockanaffrin is the third highest mountain in the Comeragh Mountains area and the 75th highest in Ireland.
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Linear NW Knockanaffrin ridge walk
by Colin Murphy  19 Feb 2021
Having the benefit of two cars, started at 322 145 starD, which is an official trail to the Gap and starts beside a farmyard, complete with a sign denoting distances to various points and warnings about 'at own risk' etc. Followed the trail to the Gap (1 hour) then headed NW for another hour's haul up to Knockanaffrin. From there continued on to Knocksheegowna and descended the ridge to re-emerge on the road at point 285 180 starE, where there is a track and room to park a car or two. Total walking time four hours, and a spectacular ridge with great rocky tops, steep cliffs to the east and wonderful views. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/74/comment/4664/
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