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BrianKennan: Track 5021 in area near Crohaun, Comeragh Mountains (Ireland)
Killineen, Crohaun, Coumaraglin Loop
Length: 18.3km, Creator time taken: 5h59m, Ascent: 577m,
Descent: 577m

Places: Start at X2932398200, Crohaun, end at Start
Logged as completed by 1

This is an unusual hike with some lovely views however half of it is on gravel tracks or Coillte access roads. This mightn't suit everyone, however it could be good option after very wet weather or for trail running.
The start point is a Coillte access entrance and its possible to carefully park 3 or 4 cars without causing an obstruction.
The trail follows the Coillte access road at first and then transitions to a forest track which countours around Deelish Mountain, rejoining a Coilte gravel road before taking a 90 degree right turn to the Northeast, over an old stile and straight up to the peak of Crohaun Mountain.

The summit of Crohaun has a trig point, a stone shelter, a stone cross and wonderful panoramic views over the area and down to the sea at Dungarvan.

The trail passes a large standing stone in the valley before climbing again to contour around Coumaraglin Mountain. There is a beautiful deep heatherbed on the southen slope which was a little challenging to cross, but its a lovely sheltered spot for drum-up. A couple of our group proceeded to the summit and rejoined us as we descended the Northern slopes.

After descenting Coumaraglin and crossing a road and pasture, you cross the Dalligan river, which didn't present any challenge for us in January, and then weave your way up through a wooded area and back onto a Coillte road for the final 4k home.

Overall it was a very enjoyable walk but probably too much gravel for some.

Uploaded on: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 (14:02:03)
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