CARRAUNTOOHIL - IRELAND'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
1+ Summit
14 KM
6 - 8 HRS
1000 M
Strenuous
WALKING ROUTE
Climb Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil. It’s wild, rugged and an adventurous day out. With stunning views and exhilarating walking, this hike to the top of Ireland is one of Ireland’s classic mountain days out! Carrauntoohil has several excellent and exciting routes to and from the summit, all of which are considered difficult routes. Steep, exposed and rugged terrain, tough underfoot condtions with some easy graded scrambling is generally involved in any route to the summit. From the Hags Glen routes such as the Devil's Ladder, Zig Zags, Heavenly Gates and O'Sheas Gully are all classic and involved days out, all of which are options. An alternative route for more experienced hikers is the Coomloughra Horseshoe taking in Ireland's only 3 x 1000m+ high peaks which requires a head for heights and easy but exposed scrambling.
WALKING DATES
Our next Carrauntoohil hike via the Devil's Ladder and Zig Zags is below;
- TBC
- Other dates available upon request.
Price: €60pp
WALK INFORMATION
- Professional and qualified Mountain Leader.
- First aid trained and certified leader to REC 3/ Wilderness First Aid 3 standard.
- Fully insured activity and staff.
- Information and insights into the upland flora and fauna.
- Insights into local history and geology.
- Fun, engaging and informative Mountain Leader.
- Personal equipment as listed in the "required equipment" list.
- Food and refreshments.
- Transport.
- Car parking fees.
- Accommodation.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Hiking boots - It can be wet and boggy with off trail sections and open mountainside.
- Clothing suitable for hiking/sport - Avoid cotton/ jeans etc.
- Raingear - Waterproof jacket and leggings.
- Water & Nutrition/Food/Snacks.
- Extra layers such as a fleece jumper.
- Hat & gloves.
- SPF - even if it’s not sunny.
- Bug spray - There can be midge and ticks from spring to autumn.
- Any medications you may need.
- Small rucksack to hold the above items.
- Spare clothing such as socks/tops/bottoms/shoes for after the hike - you don’t need to carry these, leave them in the car for your return.
- Trekking poles if you normally use them.
You will receive a Google Pin to the meeting location on booking/enquiry. On our regular walks a map is included below with the meeting location marked. Click "View on Google Maps" to get driving directions on your phone.