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**SOLD OUT** Guided Howling Ridge Ascent Carrauntoohil

Howling Ridge is truly superb and is renowned as one of Ireland’s classic multi-pitch mountaineering routes. Steep, committing and exhilarating, it is a well defined route which cuts up the North face of Corrán Tuathail. It is graded Very Difficult/Severe in summer. Entire day is 7.5 hrs + approx. and an overall distance of 9 ½ km. Previous rock climbing/scrambling experience essential. Ref 27/01 Confirmed

Torc Mountain

A wonderful moderate graded walk and views that are truly marvelous, of beauty, grandeur and sublimity of everything around this enchanting spot. A fulfilling and invigorating trek and rewarded for the not too exhausting toil with awe-inspiring views and enthralling tales of natural & ancient history. 4-5hrs, 8km: ref 29/01 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 01/02 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 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 08/02 Confirmed

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 08/02  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 15/02 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 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 16/02 Confirmed

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 22/02  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 29/02 Confirmed

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 07/03  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 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

Carrauntoohil by Brother O Shea’s 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 24/03 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 09/04  Confirmed

Coomloughra Horseshoe

A sensational route ticking off Ireland's 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. Please note this route is often underestimated and hence requires a good head for heights and a high level of fitness with prior scrambling experience an advantage.  Ref 17/04 Confirmed   

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 24/04  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 25/04 Confirmed