The highest summit in Ireland and the highest in Northern Ireland — Carrauntoohil's O'Shea Gully and the Mourne Wall of Slieve Donard.
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A truly magnificent and unforgettable mountain walk — one of the great mountain experiences in these islands. The approach through Hags Glen sets the scene perfectly, with the brooding atmosphere of the valley and the Hags Teeth overhead drawing you forward. The scramble through Na Teanntaí and the extraordinary hanging valley sequence of Cummeeneighter, Cummeenlour and Cummeenoughter — with the highest lake in Ireland tucked beneath the cliffs — build the drama beautifully before the brutal reality of O'Shea's Gully. Steep, loose and demanding as its reputation suggests, but the panorama on the ridge from Kenmare Bay to the Dingle Peninsula is one of the finest views in Ireland. The summit cross at 1,039 m is a genuinely moving sight. A brilliant walk — just make sure your car lights are off before you leave Cronin's Yard.
Read full description →A magnificent and memorable mountain day from Newcastle — one of the great hill walks of Ireland. The route up the Glen River valley is beautifully judged: the forest section is quiet and sheltered, the waterfalls a fine early reward, and the gradual transition from woodland to open mountain one of the most satisfying in the Mournes. The views build steadily as height is gained — Newcastle and the bay falling away below, then the full Mourne panorama opening from the col. The Mourne Wall at the col is a landmark in every sense, and the final pull to the summit, though steep, is short enough to feel within reach from the moment you step onto it. Slieve Donard — cold, exposed and magnificent — is a summit that earns its reputation.
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