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Colin Murphy: Track 4908 in area near Cruach Mhín an Fheannta, Bluestack Mountains (Ireland)
The Four Tops - excellent looped trail
Length: 8.6km, Creator time taken: 4h47m, Ascent: 551m,
Descent: 551m

Places: Start at G9372193563, Cruach Mhín an Fheannta, An Leathchruach, Cruach Ugach, Cruach Thiobraide, end at Start
Logged as completed by 1

This is an excellent walk in terms of scenic views, it isn’t too taxing and is mostly over firm, grassy or rocky ground – and it also bags you four Carns. Parking for a couple of cars where part of the Slí na Finne meets the road. Head up the waymarked trail, which becomes a bit indistinct in places, but plenty of marker posts keep you on track.
Looking west from summit, Lough Ea to the NW.
Before you reach the col, head off in a NE direction for about 800m over mostly grassy terrain, taking you to Croveenananta’s high point, which is handily marked with a metal bar surrounded by a few stones. Turn directly west, enjoying splendiferous views in all direction. Your next port of call, Lacroagh, is a mere 1km away and your ascent is a measly 50m.
View over Reelin Valley from summit
View over Reelin Valley from summit
Its grassy high point is marked by a pile of rocks. Great views of Lough Ea to the NW and the Lavags on the south side of the magnificent Reelan Valley. Another 2km west and an ascent of about 100m will take you to Croaghugagh, this Carn’s highpoint being a quite distinctive rocky outcrop topped by a pile of rocks. A brief detour of about 50m NW and you will enjoy fine views over Lough Maddy.
Lough Maddy
Lough Maddy from near the summit.
Turn south now down a steep, grassy slope, taking case not to slip as you gaze at Lough Analf, and then begin your final ascent of about 170m up the steeply sided Croaghubbrid, its highpoint also marked by a pile of rocks. The descent east and then south-east into the Reelan Valley affords more stunning views over Lough Nagreal and multiple distant waterfalls tumbling off the Lavaghs.
Reelin Valley

Looking east along the Reelin Valley

A decent track extends the entire length of the valley, eventually merging with the tarred road a few hundred metres from your original starting point. All in all a magnificent and rewarding looped walk.

Uploaded on: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 (13:53:25)
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