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A circuit of Leenaun Hill.

Track 5291 simon3 4 hours ago
The start uses the Western Way to ascend and to reach the col between Búcán and Leacan. The reason for going this way walk, Len: 11.3km, Climb: 668m, Area: Leacan, Maamturks (Ireland) Leacan, Mea

Knocknaskea: Truly idyllic

Island Comment Damian120 18 hours ago
It's an incredibly beautiful islands off the County Mayo coastline. Truly an amazing off-the-beaten-track experience and make sure you bring a picnic too. It's idyllic on a fine summer's day....

Meall Cheo: Flat top, steep side.

Summit Comment simon3 a day ago
The summit isn't a dramatic place which is unsurprising given the translation of its name "foggy lump". But the east side is steep and only walkable with extreme difficulty, if at all. Here, ...

Long trail to rewarding tops.

Track 5289 Colin Murphy 5 days ago
Parked on the road at Rossmacowen Church on the R572, room for multiple cars assuming that mass or a funeral e... walk, Len: 11.5km, Climb: 632m, Area: Knocknagree East Top, Caha Mountains (Ir|...

Búcán: As good as it gets

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 a day ago
Taking the N59 from Leenaun you will see a small road to the east at 827 613. Drive along this for about 600m, crossing the Western Way, and entering a forest. 100m further there is a large e...

Very fine Carn with stunning views.

Track 5306 Colin Murphy 5 days ago
Parked in a forest next to an old overgrown gate, room for a couple of cars, and several other spots along the... walk, Len: 4.8km, Climb: 275m, Area: Coomnalack Top, Caha Mountains (Ireland) |...

Foher: Although small, Foher dominates the beaches to the west.

Summit Comment simon3 a day ago
The notch centre right on Foher is the Salroc Pass.

Steep ascent, stunning views

Track 5290 Colin Murphy 5 days ago
Tooreenbaha is usually done as part of the Cummeengeara horseshoe, but may also be done in isolation. It is a fai... walk, Len: 4.4km, Climb: 437m, Area: Tooreenbaha, Caha Mountains (Ireland) To||

Milane Hill: Not inviting but OK

Summit Comment rhw 2 days ago
From WNW, No Parking in front of gate but room beside it or just to NE, other gates to NE have prohibition signs. This gate says Private, but no prohibition, just a No Liability sign higher u...

GR 92: Estartit to l'Escala

Track 5305 BrianKennan 6 days ago
walk, Len: 18.1km, Climb: 295m, Area: Unid, Unid () ||

Slievemore: Less prickly from North

Summit Comment rhw 2 days ago
Access to peak from due N via farm gate (no adverse signage), track and cattle paths, via N summit to S summit (hand level says S is c1m higher). We descended this way having reached S peak f...

GR 92: Roses to Cadaques

Track 5304 BrianKennan 6 days ago
walk, Len: 22.3km, Climb: 690m, Area: Unid, Unid () ||
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simoburn: Track 4366 in area near Inishkeel, Donegal Islands (Ireland)
Inishkeel Island
Length: 4.9km, Creator time taken: 1h19m, Ascent: 41m,
Descent: 53m

Places: Start at G7137399094, Inishkeel, end at Start
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Inishkeel Island
Inishkeel Island can be walked to from Narin beach during low tide. Depending on the tide you may be able to walk out without even getting your feet wet, but wading out appears to be more common. During neap tides you may not be able to walk to the island without swimming. Note: you will not have very long on the island before the tide starts to come back in, so keep this in mind.
Approaching Inishkeel Island from Narin Beach.

On the Island there are the ruins of an old Church and it's connecting buildings along with some gravestones and stone carvings. These are worthy of an exploring in their own right, which I did last year. This year I wanted to walk around the Island and see what else may be found. Keeping the tide in mind I pushed on around the coast.
The old ruins - well worth a look at!

Besides sheep, cows and even a bull - be aware - there are some wonderful rock formations around the coast on the NE side of the Island. I also went to the MV marked highpoint, however I suspect this may not be the actual top and another trip will be needed to measure this. However with the tide returning fast I headed to safety of the beach and waded back ashore.
Some of the wonderful rock formations on the NE side of the Island.

If you find yourself on Narin Beach outside Portnoo and the tide is in your favour, go out and explore this lovely little island!
Wading back off the Island - Micro Adventures at their best!

Uploaded on: Fri, 14 Aug 2020 (11:13:33)
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