We approached this very familiar and much-loved summit from a new direction - we parked in the car park of Belmont Demesne and followed the marked walking route through the estate and out onto the common. Most of the walk is on good paths, with the last 100 metres or so being a fairly steep climb over uneven rocks (but firm underfoot with no loose scree, unlike the summit cone of its big brother across the valley).

At the summit and the approach, we were exposed to a very strong south-westerly wind. It was so strong that we were at risk of losing our footing. It was a useful reminder that even on the most familiar and friendliest of hills, weather conditions can make life difficult. Because of the wind, we didn't linger at the summit, but returned the way we came. Most of the route was sheltered from the wind, once we got back down to the path.

Breathtaking views in every direction - I highly recommend it. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/909/comment/24178/