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Carrauntoohil by the Devils Ladder

Though still graded as Difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 30/11 Provisional - we just need a min of 2 to make this happen so if interested get in touch !!!

Carrauntoohil by Brother O’ Sheas Gully

A spectacular route in a truly magnificent setting. The 2nd most popular way to gain the summit of Ireland's highest and taking you through awe-inspiring wild mountain scenery. Graded as Strenuous – involves some sections of easy scrambling. 6.5 + hrs. Good level of fitness is required. Ref 07/12  Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!!

Carrauntoohil by Devils Ladder

Though still graded as difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 8/12 Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!! 

Carrauntoohil by Brother O Sheas Gully

A spectacular route in a truly magnificent setting. The 2nd most popular way to gain the summit of Ireland's highest and taking you through awe-inspiring wild mountain scenery. Graded as Strenuous – involves some sections of easy scrambling. 6.5 + hrs. Good level of fitness is required. Ref 14/12  Confirmed 

Carrauntoohil by The Devils Ladder

Though still graded as difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 15/12 Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!! 

Carrauntoohil by Brother O’ Sheas Gully

A spectacular route in a truly magnificent setting. The 2nd most popular way to gain the summit of Ireland's highest and taking you through awe-inspiring wild mountain scenery. Graded as Strenuous – involves some sections of easy scrambling. 6.5 + hrs. Good level of fitness is required. Ref 27/12  Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!! GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 

Carrauntoohil by The Devils Ladder

Though still graded as difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 28/12  Provisional - minimum numbers required to schedule, so if interested, get in touch to make this ascent happen!! GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 

Brandon via the Patternoster Lakes/Esk Route

The Sliabh Mish and Brandon massif form a backbone to the peninsula, and Brandon is regarded by many as the very finest mountain in Ireland, the second highest mountain in Ireland outside of the MacGillicuddy Reeks!!!. Views from here on a fine day (or even not so fine) will rival the most beautiful & best to be found anywhere in the world!!! Amazing and beautiful rugged trek providing spectacular views of the Dingle Peninsula. This would be graded as strenuous but you are well rewarded for all the effort!!! One of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic summits. Total distance on the day is approx. 10 km. Approximate time is 6-7 hrs with a total ascent of 980mtrs. Please note a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Ref. 29/12 Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!! GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 

Coomloughra Horseshoe

End the year on a high note by ticking off Irelands 3 highest mountains and the only three peaks in the country over 1000metres!  Rough, uneven, steep and rocky terrain involving sections of grade I/II scrambling. Arguably one of the very finest walks in all of Ireland, this trek truly provides you with what the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks has to offer in terms of breath taking views and exciting challenges. Ref 30/12  Please note this route is often underestimated and hence requires a good head for heights and a high level of fitness.  Provisional - minimum numbers required to schedule, so if interested, get in touch to make this ascent happen!! GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE  

Carrauntoohil by the Devils Ladder

Kick off 2020 !!! Though still graded as Difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 2/01 Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!! GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Coumloughra Horseshoe

Coumloughra Horseshoe – ticking off Irelands’ 3 highest mountains.  Rough, uneven, steep and rocky terrain involving sections of grade I/II scrambling. Arguably one of the very finest walks in Ireland, this trek truly provides you with what the MacGillycuddy's Reeks has to offer in terms of breath taking views and exciting challenges. Please note : Often underestimated and hence requires a good head for heights and HIGH level of fitness. Ref 3/01 Provisional – minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!!

Carrauntoohil by the Devils Ladder

Though still graded as Difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 4/01 Provisional - minimum numbers are required in order for this ascent to go ahead, please get in contact if you are interested and make this ascent happen!!! 

Mountain Proficiency & navigation Course

Learn to become safe and self sufficient in the mountains. Our mountain proficiency courses aim to give you the vital map, compass and relevant hill skills to enable you to navigate in all weathers and is suitable for beginners upwards. They are aimed at individuals, clubs and youth groups. Our 1 day course is based in the MacGillycuddys Reeks mountains – and starts off with a short introduction, followed by a day out on the lower slopes learning about contours, pacing and timing distances, and getting to grips with really understanding what the map is showing us and how landscape features are represented. 1 day course syllabus: Maps, scales, grid system & grid references Concept of the three D’s – Direction, Distance and Detail The Compass, different types, advantages and disadvantages, measuring and taking bearings, allowing for magnetic variation Techniques for following bearings in bad visibility, back bearings Pacing distances and timing distances, all measuring and calculations Understanding Contours – the shape of the land – and interpreting map features. €75pp Ref 19/01 Provisional - min. numbers required to have this confirmed so if interested get in touch and make it happen !! 

Mountain Proficiency and Navigation course

Learn to become safe and self sufficient in the mountains. Our mountain proficiency courses aim to give you the vital map, compass and relevant hill skills to enable you to navigate in all weathers and is suitable for beginners upwards. They are aimed at individuals, clubs and youth groups. Our 1 day course is based in the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains – and starts off with a short introduction, followed by a day out on the lower slopes learning about contours, pacing and timing distances, and getting to grips with really understanding what the map is showing us and how landscape features are represented. 1 day course syllabus: Maps, scales, grid system & grid references Concept of the three D’s – Direction, Distance and Detail The Compass, different types, advantages and disadvantages, measuring and taking bearings, allowing for magnetic variation Techniques for following bearings in bad visibility, back bearings Pacing distances and timing distances, all measuring and calculations Understanding Contours – the shape of the land – and interpreting map feature €75pp Ref 01/03 Provisional - min. numbers required to have this confirmed so if interested get in touch and make it happen !! 

Carrauntoohil by the Devils Ladder

Though still graded as Difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 13/03 Confirmed 

Carrauntoohil by the Devils Ladder

Though still graded as Difficult this is still one of the most straightforward ways to ascend. A hugely challenging day but very achievable! A circular route providing spectacular views throughout – weather permitting of course! Note that a good level of fitness is required for any ascent. Time: 6.5 hrs+ approx. Ref 15/03 Confirmed