[RWD version 1 ] A Dash Between Showers
The route starts from the old school house in the Reelan Valley. There are several parking spaces here. Head back down the way you came to the junction and follow the downhill driveway to a farm. There is a walking waymarked trail and although I could not find anything online about it, it appears to be well walked but not overly well signposted in places (Edit: This trail is called the Sli na Finne way). However this gives great access around the farmland and up onto the NW spur on Glascarns Hill. This includes a stile over the fence by the forest on the spur of Glascarns. From here it is a relatively straightforward hike taking in the summits of Croaghbane, Ardnageer and Ardnageer SW top. The rocky terrain mixed with the bog makes for fantastic walking and scenery.

We descended North from Ardnageer SW top and then NE to the corner of the forest beside the river and where a gate allows access back through the farmland. However, if this route is an agreed access route or not I have no idea. We followed the small river back down to join the Reelan River taking care not to cross fences. It is possible to follow a track along the river to avoid opening gates and using some of the fields. A short jaunt back up the road brings you back to the car. We were lucky to see a Golden Eagle on the hike too. The terrain on the descent is rough and wild for anyone attempting this descent. With more time, including Croaghgorm and the Lavagh summits would make for a grand day out, as the several GPS routes already uploaded can attest to. Weather was sadly very typical July 2023 summer weather, it rained on and off throughout the hike. On the plus side, we had the hills to ourselves.