The Best Hiking Trails in Knocknafreaghaun, Munster (Ireland)

Carrauntoohil

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HFF

Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

2851f

TrailRank

77| 4.67

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OBJETIVO: - Cumbre: Carrauntoohil Altitud: 1.039 m. ITINERARIO: Cronin's Yard - Devil's Ladder - Carrauntoohil - Devil's Ladder - Cronin's Yard. TIEMPO ESTIMADO: - Ascenso: 02:00 - Descenso: 01:45 DESCRIPCIÓ...

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Carrauntouhill via the Devil's ladder

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Miguel2012

Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

3054f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

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The hike starts at Lislebane carpark. We had snow at top of the mountain. Slow pace due to a large number of people in the group. Proper mountain gear is essential for this walk. Bring torch in case of getting dark like ...

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The bone and heavens gate from Cronin’s yard, Killarney, Kerry, ireland

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michaelanthonycarroll

Distance

10.61mi

Elevation +

3264f

TrailRank

59

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This hike starts out from Cronin’s yard and takes in The Bone and Heaven’s Gate. It’s one my favourite walks in the reels as is slightly off the beaten track and rarely has many other hikers. While this is a straightfo...

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Carrauntoohil 2016-06-02

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lemérou

Distance

8.43mi

Elevation +

3317f

TrailRank

56| 4.5

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This is an alternate way to the usual path through this boring, crazy and overcrowded Devil's Ladder ! The way up follows the Brother O'Shea's Gully Route. But, be careful ! Sometimes the path is somewhat discontinuous,...

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Carrauntoohil via devil's ladder

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nadinechicken

Distance

7.62mi

Elevation +

2707f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

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Ooooo a bit of a tough one! Up the devil's ladder then down what I will call the devil's slide on the other side of Carrauntoohil!

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Ireland's Highest Lake via Hag's Glen (Co. Kerry)

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TonyRoche

Distance

6.53mi

Elevation +

2730f

TrailRank

39

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Parked at Cronin's yard on a mild February afternoon with little or no wind but some low cloud. The well maintained path crosses two small bridges before meeting another river crossing (no bridge) 2.5km into Hag's Glen....

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Carauntwohil

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R. Coghlan

Distance

8.20mi

Elevation +

2887f

TrailRank

34

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Started in Cronin's Yard and followed the trail up through Hags Glen to the Devils Ladder. It's a hard climb up the ladder and the rock is loose and unstable. Once you reach the top of this follow the trail up to the rig...

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Gr3 Black valley - Purple mountain - finish Kate Kearneys

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donalmccaffrey

Distance

7.98mi

Elevation +

2720f

TrailRank

34

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If starting at Kate Kearney's follow these instructions - 300 mts down from Kate Kearneys through right of 2 gates,, follow path past house and at 1st view of lake turn right keeping fence on your left. Where fence turns...

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Carrauntoohil

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Sean OCinneide

Distance

8.03mi

Elevation +

3320f

TrailRank

33

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Ridge walk starting from Cronins yard to Carrauntoohil by way of Beenkeragh ridge returning down heavenly gates to Cronins yard. , involves some scrambling, not suitable in bad weather.

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Cronin's Yard to the base of Devil's Ladder

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neil!

Distance

5.71mi

Elevation +

932f

TrailRank

31

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Scouting one way up Carrantouhil. Even without the ascent it's worth knowing Cronin's as a place to eat, camp and get started for explorations of MacGillycuddy's Reeks or the loughs and rocks.

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Carrauntoohil - highest point of Ireland

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Maxim Schoups

Distance

9.81mi

Elevation +

3878f

TrailRank

31

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Long difficult hike, but worth the amazing views. Multiple ways to go to the top but this route follows a hard way the first half and the most populair normal way the second. Heavy climbs and sharp edges are to be aware ...

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Carrauntoohil

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deefanning

Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

3369f

TrailRank

31

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Carrauntoohil via O’Sheas Gully & descent via zig zags, stunning scenery, tough climb & would highly recommend undertaking this with a guide from Kerry Climbing.

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Larry's Farewell

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denethor700

Distance

8.51mi

Elevation +

3435f

TrailRank

30

Hike to Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain of Ireland (1039m. alt.) The track starts at Cronins Yard, and goes through the Devil's Ladder. The way back it goes around to Cnoc na Toinne. Thanks to Radek, Dita, Mireia...

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Hag's Glen in November (Co. Kerry)

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TonyRoche

Distance

5.40mi

Elevation +

876f

TrailRank

30

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The Hag's Glen is the main gateway to Ireland's highest peaks. Still, a nice trek of its own to do at any time of the year without worry of getting lost or falling off a mountain. On this day after a month of heavy rai...

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CARRAUNTOOHIL Via Devils Ladder

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Eduardo Fiori

Distance

9.17mi

Elevation +

3179f

TrailRank

30

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It was an adventure! We went on a really rainy/cloudy day. Went all the way up without see more than 15m. Was tricky as we never been there before. Devils Ladder was a waterfall, very dangerous hike, ponds everywhere on ...

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Carrauntoohil via Devils Ladder and Cnoc na Tonne

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Antanas_Barabanas

Distance

8.42mi

Elevation +

3186f

TrailRank

30

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Carrauntoohil summit starting at Cronins Yard and following steep uphill through Devils Ladder all the way to the summit, on the way back tackling another peak - Cnoc na Tonne and descending through other side to have di...

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Carrauntoohil

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calumcallaway

Distance

9.05mi

Elevation +

3287f

TrailRank

28

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Park at Cronin’s yard (€2). Climb the Devils ladder to the peak of Carrauntoohil. Decent is via the Zig Zag which is easier than the Devil’s Ladder on the way down. Pics are of the Zig Zag which is visible from the top o...

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Coumin an Grin to Carrauntoohil from Cronins Yard Loop

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mikec

Distance

10.07mi

Elevation +

4281f

TrailRank

28

Remember GPS is a navigational aid - always have a map and compass. per my Etrex it is 1524m, 16.2km took a comfortable 7 hours From Cronins Yard to Coum between Cumeennapaesta and the Bone. Ascend back of the Coum keep...

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12/850 Carrauntoohil

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Glensman

Distance

7.60mi

Elevation +

2877f

TrailRank

27

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Tough climb by the Devil’s Gulley up Ireland’s highest mountain. Carrauntoohil is 1,038.6 metres and close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

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Kerry: Carrauntoohil

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M Forde

Distance

8.22mi

Elevation +

2802f

TrailRank

26

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Easy start from Cronin’s Yard to the base at Devil’s ladder. Tough slog up Devil’s ladder before heading up the path for the summit.

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Knockbrinnea TheBones Ridge Carrauntoohil Loop

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kaizersteven

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

3048f

TrailRank

25

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We parked at the Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Trail Head & Car Parking, however the same hike could be done from Cronin's Yard. After following the main trail for the first km or so, we veered right off the beaten track, f...

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Carrauntoohil - Co. Kerry, Ireland

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KevinR

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

3048f

TrailRank

25

This is a track for Carrauntoohil in Co. Kerry, Ireland's tallest peak. Carrauntoohill is in the Macgillycuddy's Reeks range. We started/ended at Cronin's Yard, and took the Devil's Ladder to & from the ridgeline.

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Gr3 Reeks loop up bone down zigzags

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donalmccaffrey

Distance

8.14mi

Elevation +

3127f

TrailRank

23

follow posts for Hags Glen circuit before steep climb up - heavy scrambling folllwed by good path up to the top of the bone.

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Carrauntoohill

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jef

Distance

7.03mi

Elevation +

2776f

TrailRank

22

Carrauntoohill. Not so difficult, but be aware of rocks in the devillader, and the way down can be slow in wet conditions

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Carrauntoohil

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rpauljoshi

Distance

8.85mi

Elevation +

3392f

TrailRank

16

From Cronins yard following the main trial, turn right before the stream and follow brother O,Seas gully to Carrauntoohil summit and back to down towards Devils path, continuing up to Cnoc na toinne and down the zig zag ...

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