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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi folks. Has anyone been up to the top? I'm want to take a trip down to hike to the top. From reading bits online about it. It seems to be quite a strenuous trek. How have you found the hike?

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

ITs grand up o Shea's gully and down the zig zag in my opinion gives you the best experience and the best veiws You could go the hydro route and take in 2nd highest peak in Ireland being caira As it doesn't take much longer

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"ITs grand up o Shea's gully and down the zig zag in my opinion gives you the best experience and the best veiws You could go the hydro route and take in 2nd highest peak in Ireland being caira As it doesn't take much longer"

Is it as tough as made out?

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By *reespiritsxxxxxxCouple
over a year ago

mayo mayo

I found it tough enough! A lot of scrambling but well worth it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I found it tough enough! A lot of scrambling but well worth it"

I read that. I've osteoarthritis in my knee but i'm going to do it as i love hiking. Although the highest i've been is Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mts. It's 850m and it is a tough but rewarding hike for me. I want to hike my way around Ireland and Donard is the 19th highest peak. So if i do Carrauntoohil, i've 17 do nail in between. Although i might be able to tick a few off the list at Macgillycuddy's Reeks, but i'd be happy just nailing Carrauntoohil to be honest!

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

Its not too bad but set off early take breaks there are easier routes To take that might suit you better

But defo well worth it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Its not too bad but set off early take breaks there are easier routes To take that might suit you better

But defo well worth it

Thanks for the advice ????

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

Don't go alone bring a compass you can get a disorientating fog up there in a matter of minutes

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Don't go alone bring a compass you can get a disorientating fog up there in a matter of minutes"

I'm always prepared for the worst. Thanks for the advice. It's very much appreciated.

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By *nsatiabledaveMan
over a year ago

Cork

I have been up there a good few times. Check the weather, bring food and water, bring warm clothes and a climbing partner. Make sure you mobile is fully charged... Just in case. You will need boots.... Just to protect the ankles. Enjoy it. You can PM me if you need more info

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have been up there a good few times. Check the weather, bring food and water, bring warm clothes and a climbing partner. Make sure you mobile is fully charged... Just in case. You will need boots.... Just to protect the ankles. Enjoy it. You can PM me if you need more info"

Dave thank you. I'll definitely not be going alone. Hoping that a couple of friends will join me. If not then, i'll join a guided group. I'm not one to wing it. Especially something like this. Thanks for the advice and will def message if i need any advice.

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