I had prepared properly for the Owenglin Horseshoe including taking heed of Wicklore's words of warning: "When on the summit of Binn Bhàn last year I contemplated whether there was a safe route down to Màm Eidhneach (Maumina col), between Binn Bhàn and Binn Dubh (Bencollaghduff) in the lower right of the photo. I didn’t take the chance, and looking at the mountain from Binn Bhraoin last week I could see that a route would have been tricky to say the least." Unfortunately that didn't stop me from following what appeared to be the natural slope off Benbaun in heavy mist. Of course, I ended up negotiating cliffs and sliding east to try to get down. On one occasion I went down a chimney with rock handholds breaking off as I went! I also went across a ledge that got so narrow I could barely cling on. Totally stupid. I ought to have reascended and come down again. Take a look at my Track extract and Wicklore's photo (inserted). I feel that we are far too shy about trumpeting our failures.In fact we can do no better service for one another. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/89/comment/6764/

This challenging route takes in five peaks including Benbaun, the highest point in county Galway. Turning left off the R34 at L80242 57503 A, there is room for a few cars on the right just over the bridge at L79991 57435 B. Follow the farm track South West for about 1 km and then veer off heading West. The first and smallest peak on this route is also named Benbaun, but this is not to be confused with the higher Benbaun to the South. After this the mental and physical challenge of this walk becomes obvious. There is no nice ridge walk around all the peaks but rather a serious of drops in elevation for a few hundred meters before having to climb the same and more to reach the next peak. In particular the climb up Mukanaught is quite testing and I would advise against tackling this peak in bad weather or poor visibility. A tough route but the views are fantastic and will help keep the mind off all of the drops and climbs. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/89/comment/20141/