Walk in Ireland, Donegal Mackoght Errigal, ascent 809m, length 7.4km
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The Heights of Malta

Track 4137 madfrankie 19 hours ago
When you're considering hiking trips abroad, Malta is not likely to be high on anyone's list. It's small and the human f walk, Len: 8.4km, Climb: 40m, Area: Malta, Dingli ()

Inis Leacan: Island south of Roundstone.

Island Comment simon3 21 hours ago
Inishlacken is a small island south of Roundstone. Here it is viewed from Inishnee.

Oileán an Chlaí: Island in Bertraghboy Bay

Island Comment simon3 22 hours ago
Oghly Island is around 250m from the driveable Inishnee island.

Beast of Bencorrbeg tackled from the south.

Track 4130 simon3 23 hours ago
As many others have said Bencorrbeg is a serious scrambling challenge. This track was an attempt to reach it from the ... walk, Len: 14.0km, Climb: 669m, Area: Bencorrbeg, Twelve Bens (Ireland) Benco

Lettershinna Hill: Grass top, distant heights.

Summit Comment simon3 22 hours ago
As paddyhillsbagger found, the Bens form a backdrop to the top of Lettershinna. This picture was taken during a generally mist covered period one May day.

Lough Curra - 14/05/2019 - 05:17

Forum: General GSheehy a day ago
There was white horses and they were comin' at me at a pace nowAnd there was a blue sirocco blowin' cold into my faceThe sun was risin' on the other side of the ridges.....And it was almost like T...

Wicklow: Glenmalure to Glendalough

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Benglenisky: Southern Bens easiest way up.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 22 hours ago
Driving towards Clifden along the N59, go 2km past the Benlettery Hostel and take the minor road on the right. I.5km along this, at point L750 499, there is a large space for parking on the right,...

Waterfalls Galore

Track 4135 march-fixer a day ago
There are two major waterfalls in Jamaica. Dunn's River Falls and Reach Falls. Reach Falls is by far the most beautiful walk, Len: 6.2km, Climb: 109m, Area: Jamaica, Portland ()

Binn Bhriocáin: Rocky top from afar.

Summit Comment simon3 22 hours ago
The rocky top of Letterbreckaun viewed from Bencorrbeg in the Twelve Bens which is 4.5km away.

Blue Mountain Summit, Jamaica

Track 4134 march-fixer a day ago
To get a good start for this summit trek we decided to stay in atmospheric Whitfield Hall situated above Hagley Gap. The walk, Len: 15.5km, Climb: 1103m, Area: Jamaica, St. Thomas ()

Barrclashcame: Great ridge walk

Summit Comment TommyV a day ago
Parked at the spot mentioned by weedavie at L84489 67685. I followed the road along the Sheefrey pass for about three kilometers. You will come across a Coilte forest which has a road that zig zgs...
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windy: Track 2893 in area near Mackoght, Donegal NW (Ireland)
Altan ,Mackoght and Errigal
Length: 7.4km, Creator time taken: 4h29m, Ascent: 809m,
Descent: 563m

Places: Start at B95357 22729, Mackoght, Errigal, end at B93905 20404 2.7km SW from Start
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Uploaded on: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 (09:03:38)
Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/track/2893/  
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