Mangerton Mountain Killarney

Posted on April 24, 2023 by admin

Mangerton did not disappoint… we started in a blaze of Sunshine and by the time we got to the Devils punch bowl the low clouds covered the mountains. The visibility wasn’t to bad so we scaled the mountain clockwise. Getting back below the clouds for a well earned stop and enjoyed the views. Thanks to our Walk Leader Viktorija…

Darragh Hill Loop

Posted on April 24, 2023 by admin

The Sun came out after a few wet weeks…. We headed to Darragh Beg … we welcomed two new comers who I think enjoyed there day hiking the hill… Thanks to Veronica our walk leader.

Galtee Mountains

Posted on April 24, 2023 by admin

Another Sunday on the Mountains this time we stayed local on the Galtee Mountains… Kings yard to Galtee Mór..

Carrauntoohill

Posted on April 24, 2023 by admin

Last week saw us attempt the BIG ONE in Kerry… Carrauntoohill the highest mountain in Ireland stands at 1038.6 metres. The weather was against us so we stayed low….we climbed the devils ladder and returned down the zig zag….. one to come back to.

Windy Gap Glenbeigh Co.Kerry

Posted on April 24, 2023 by admin

Glenbeigh Windy Gap with Bernadette our walk leader…. there are great views of glenbeigh and inch strand. A hardy crew out today In not the best of weather … but who needs weather when you have company like this …

Cailleach Beara Loop

Posted on February 27, 2023 by admin

Just across the county bonds….. We had a day out with a great hike on the Cailleach Beara Loop in the Bonane Heritage Park.

It starts on country lanes to paved access roads and then cross country but is way marked and easy to navigate. There are great views to the south of Bantry Bay and north to Kenmare. The trail comes close to the Caha Pass where you can see the arches over the road way. It’s a great 11km Hike with great thanks to Deirdre our Walk leader.

Knockmealdowns Three Peaks

Posted on February 20, 2023 by admin

Back to Co.Waterford where we took on three peaks of the Knockmealdowns Mountains. Our day started with the steep climb up the Sugerloaf from the Baylough carpark. There was some low laying clouds on top and with a wind that would make you stand up straight. That didn’t deter us and we went south to the highest peak The Knockmealdown (also the highest in Co.Waterford at 847m).We got some breaks in the clouds and got glimpses of the Galty’s to the North and Ballycotton to the South.

It’s a challenging hike with a few false summits before you reach the top. With a sheltered spot on the North east side we stoppped for lunch, it was on to Knockmoylan before heading back to Bay lough….

A great Day and a lot of happy Hiker …….

Mount Melleary Pilgrim Paths

Posted on February 16, 2023 by admin

Mount Melleary Abbey Pilgrim Paths…….

Our Sunday Walk/Hike took us to Waterford where we walked the Byrne’s Bridge Loop 13.4kms with a few detours to take in The Cross and The Source….. Fabulous Hike with our walk leader Joan. It’s one to go back to again with great views of the Knokmeldown Mountains and the Blackwater Valley.

The Paps Co.Kerry

Posted on February 16, 2023 by admin

Back out in Kerry this week…. We went to The Paps of Anu a pair of breast-shaped mountains near Killarney. The eastern summit, The Paps East, is 694 metres high and the western top, The Paps West is 690 metres high. The mountains are named after Anu, believed to have been an ancient mother goddess. We had a great day out with our Walk leader Timmy, a local man who knows these mountains like the back of his hand. We had a hardy crew of 13 hikers and meet a lot of others on the way. The weather was with us if not a bit windy on the tops. A great hike and you get two mountains in for your credit…..