Black Hill 602m, Wicklow, Eire (SiMM).

D18. Black Hill 602m (SiMM), Sorrel Hill 599m (Marilyn), Lobawn 636m (Hewitt) and Slievecorragh 418m (Marilyn), Wicklow, Eire.

On many of the peak bagging/outdoor websites I perused for this trip I noted there were very few route descriptions regarding ascents of the lesser known Irish Marilyns. This also applied to the availability of gpx files. I will therefore add relevant information and files that hopefully will provide assistance to future hikers/peakbaggers.

Black Hill 602m (SiMM) and Sorrel Hill 599m (Marilyn), Wicklow, Eire.
Both of these hikes can be completed from a sizeable car park at Ballynultagh Gap some 3km from Lackan. Both of these trails are popular for hiking, running, and walking. Both of them have distinct footpaths but are still wet and muddy in places. A separate gpx trail is available for each hill.

Black Hill 602m (Heading South).
From the car park a nice rocky path takes you directly but gently up this beautiful rising hill with commanding views of Pollaphuca Reservoir on the right and the nearby hills of Moanbane and Mullaghcleevaun directly in front. The rocky path transforms into the typical Irish peaty boggy path for the final section before the small cairned summit. The views are great.
Statistics: 4km with 165m of height gain done in 50 mins.

Sorrel Hill 599m (Heading North).
Crossing the road from the car park there is a steep bank to negotiate before a wet but not to boggy path takes you again gently but directly up to the large cairned summit of Sorrel Hill. Again the views are beautiful and it is a thoroughly enjoyable hike.
Statistics: 2.5km with 160m of height gain done in 37min.