Guided Walk Carrauntoohil
Carrauntoohil via O’Shea's Gully. The way down will be via Devil’s Ladder, a steep gully where some scrambling down is required; or Zig-Zag path or Heavenly Gates; depending on weather conditions & safety.
A strenuous walk, ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.
Scheduled weekly on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 14 km (9 miles)
1100 m (3,300 ft) total ascent.
6.5+ hours duration.
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GUIDED WALK CARRAUNTOOHIL
Carrauntoohil via O’Shea's Gully
Some of the walking routes are amazing mountain hikes.
A strenuous walk, ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.
Scheduled weekly on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Request availability for a suitable day.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 14 km (9 miles approx.)
About 1100 metres (3,300 feet) total ascent.
6.5+ hours duration.
Guided walk Carrauntoohil
Booking available on Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/851937
Easy walking first into the Hag’s Glen for 45 minutes to warm up, with a panoramic view over The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Then with short scrambles on the mountain path north of Lough Gouragh, and steep climb heading via O’Shea's Gully to the col on Beenkeragh ridge. Bearing southeast in about 20 minutes to the summit at 1039 metres over sea level. Taking our time at the top to have lunch break. The views in a clear day are stunning.
The way down will be via Devil’s Ladder, a steep gully where some scrambling down is required; or Zig-Zag path; depending on weather conditions & safety.
CORRÁN TUATHAIL
Climb Carrauntoohil via Heavenly Gates
A hard - strenuous walk.
Scheduled some Fridays.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 13-16 km approx.
Total ascent 1000-1200 metres approx.
6+ hours duration.
Carrauntoohil from Lisleibane car park
This Carrauntoohil walk is tailored for people with hill walking experience and good fitness level, who are interested in staying off the beaten tracks, and hiking on scenic parts of the mountain that are seldom trod.
The route involves steep climb, scrambling & exposure, but would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience.
There are several routes to reach Carrauntoohil summit. Our route choice would depend on the weather conditions.
BEENKERAGH - CARRAUNTOOHIL
Carrauntoohil - Beenkeragh Ridge
Carrauntoohil at 1,039 metres over sea level is the highest peak in Ireland, Beenkeragh with stunning views is the second at 1,010 m.
Strenuous hiking with steep climb and exposure.
This walk is ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.
Scheduled some Fridays.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Distance of 13 km.
Total climbing 1000 metres.
Duration 6+ hours.
Guided hike Beenkeragh - Carrauntoohil
Booking available on Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/2411239
On our approach to the mountain we walk into Hag’s Glen for one hour before our first rest, with some scrambling we reach the base of the Hag’s Tooth at 500 metres high. We then prepare for the summit and the actual climb, with short scrambles and steep climb we will head up via Coomcalee. From the top we can see the finest views of Beenkeragh Ridge which join to Carrauntoohil within a distance of 1,000 metres, and the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula.
After lunch break at the summit, If the weather is very good (good visibility, no wind, rain, cold) on the way down the route would be via Beenkeragh Ridge to Carrauntoohil.
Option: In poor weather conditions descent to Lisleibane via the northern slopes of Knockbrinnea with amazing views toward Dingle Peninsula and The Atlantic Ocean all the way down.
COOMLOUGHRA HORSESHOE
Coomloughra Horseshoe
Coomloughra Horseshoe, probably the best alpine type walk in Ireland. This route takes in one walk the three summits over 1,000 metres in Ireland. Strenuous hiking with steep climb scrambling & exposure. This walk is ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.
Scheduled some Fridays.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am
Distance of 12.5 km.
Total climbing 1,250 metres.
Duration 7 hours.
Beenkeragh - Carrauntoohil - Caher
Starting from Breanlee free car park. Via the concret road we reach Lough Eighter in the first half an hour. At this waypoint we could choose to do the route clock or anti-clockwise and return to this point in the way down.
We go via the ridge to Skregmore at 851m first. Then Beenkeragh summit 1010 metres high with awesome view. The next 30 minutes is time to enjoy scrambling on Beenkeragh Ridge, a real alpine traverse which requires some extra concentration on our steps. From the top of O’Shea’s Gully 20 minutes more to get on top of Carrauntoohil at 1039 metres high. No rush, we have plenty of time for lunch break.
The return way via Caher at 1,001 metres, is a terrific walk and safe terrain in case of bad weather, it will take about 2.5 hours to get back to Lough Eighter. Still 30 minutes more to finish.
MACGILLYCUDDY'S REEKS
MacGillycuddy's Reeks. Get ready for adventure
Strenuous hiking with steep climb scrambling & exposure.
Scheduled some Fridays.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am
Distance of 14 km.
Total climbing 1000 metres.
Duration 7 hours.
Knocknapeasta Ridge
Alpine like walking on complex terrain over the ridge of Knocknapeasta (973m), The Big Gun (939m), and Cruach Mhor (932m).
This walk is ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.
This mountain hike along the Eastern Reeks with stunning views, is a five stars activity with all ingredients to enjoy the mountains. The route would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience.
MACGILLYCUDDY'S REEKS
