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Croagh Patrick done, what next for a group

  • 17-01-2019 3:56pm
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    bennyineire
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    Hi All,

    A group of us (about 12 men aged 35-40) done Croagh Patrick last year and spent the night in Westport. Had a great craic.

    Can you suggest somewhere similar within a half hour of a train station.

    We all could do Croagh Patrick without to much difficulty but wouldn't want anything more challenging or any more than 4 hours.


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  • #2
    Jimbob1977
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    Hi Benny. Do you mean 4 hours round trip or 4 hours ascent?

    I have listed some very good mountains below that are 4-5 hours round trip and nearish to a train station.

    Carrauntoohil and Mweelrea take around 6-7 hours round trip and would probably be outside your parameters.


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    Jimbob1977
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    Galtymore - 35 minutes from Limerick Junction - joint County Top of Tipperary and Limerick. Great views. One of Ireland's highest mountains.

    Knockmealdown - would be equidistant one hour drive from Waterford, Limerick Junction and Mallow.

    Slieve Donard - around 45 minutes from Newry. Highest mountain in Northern Ireland.

    Mount Leinster - around 30 minutes from Muine Bheag/Bagenalstown. Tarred road to the top... or cross country.

    All of these would be 4 or 5 hours round trip.

    Most Irish mountains are a good stretch from a train station.


  • #4
    bennyineire
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    Jimbob1977 wrote: »
    Galtymore - 35 minutes from Limerick Junction - joint County Top of Tipperary and Limerick. Great views. One of Ireland's highest mountains.

    Knockmealdown - would be equidistant one hour drive from Waterford, Limerick Junction and Mallow.

    Slieve Donard - around 45 minutes from Newry. Highest mountain in Northern Ireland.

    Mount Leinster - around 30 minutes from Muine Bheag/Bagenalstown. Tarred road to the top... or cross country.

    All of these would be 4 or 5 hours round trip.

    Most Irish mountains are a good stretch from a train station.

    Cheers, yep 4 hours round trip, how would benbulben suit ?


  • #5
    Jimbob1977
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    bennyineire wrote: »
    Cheers, yep 4 hours round trip, how would benbulben suit ?

    I have never been up Ben Bulben, but it's only 25 minutes from Sligo Railway Station.

    My guess is that it's a 3 or 4 hour round trio. The front face looks epic.


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    acorn
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    Please do bear in mind that not all mountains have an easily followed track to the top or are as busy as Croagh Patrick. At any time of year visibility can be poor and navigation skills may be needed to get your group up and down safely.
    Torc mountain can be walked from Killarney and without gaining a summit the Dingle Way or Kerry Camino is a great trail walk from Tralee.


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  • #7
    bennyineire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭bennyineire


    acorn wrote: »
    Please do bear in mind that not all mountains have an easily followed track to the top or are as busy as Croagh Patrick. At any time of year visibility can be poor and navigation skills may be needed to get your group up and down safely.
    Torc mountain can be walked from Killarney and without gaining a summit the Dingle Way or Kerry Camino is a great trail walk from Tralee.

    Yep hence why I am asking here on this thread


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    Carawaystick
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    Sugarloaf in Kilmacanogue, Wicklow has a bus stop at the bottom and a track all the way up.

    Slieve Gullion is near Newry station, Also the Cooleys & Mournes nearby

    Divis mountain is above Belfast


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    Poll Dubh
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    Nephin Mountain in north County Mayo - highest free standing mountain in Ireland I believe. New access track and car park at advanced stage. 25 minutes from Ballina. See the Crossmolina Community Council Facebook page for details.


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    hmmm
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    Mangerton is just out the road from Killarney and has great views.


  • #11
    acorn
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭acorn


    bennyineire wrote: »
    Yep hence why I am asking here on this thread

    Apologies if I was pointing out the obvious. Didn't mean to offend. I guess what I was trying to say was that
    many of the mountains mentioned in the replies would not be a straightforward up and down walk so treat suggestions with caution.
    Maybe check out www.mountainviews.ie. It is a mine of information on summits all around Ireland including access and routes.
    Hillwalking is a fabulous hobby. Enjoy!


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  • #12
    Rubberchikken
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    have done torc in killarney twice. its a lovely climb and a great view.
    hope to do mangerton this summer


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    [Deleted User]
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    Killarney is the obvious place, huge variety...Torc, Mangerton, Purple Mountain and Tomies, and the Reeks. If the weather is really bad can always stick to the National Park and the Kerry Way.


  • #14
    BarryD2
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    bennyineire wrote: »
    Hi All,

    A group of us (about 12 men aged 35-40) done Croagh Patrick last year and spent the night in Westport. Had a great craic.

    Can you suggest somewhere similar within a half hour of a train station.

    We all could do Croagh Patrick without to much difficulty but wouldn't want anything more challenging or any more than 4 hours.

    You don't say where you're based but if Dublin, then suggest train to Rathdrum - scenic journey. I think http://www.wicklowwaybus.com/ is still operating and they provide a service from the station. That would open up Glendalough and/ or Glenmalure for you with several options for handy enough hill walks. Day walks or overnight in Laragh or Drumgoff or Rathdrum.


  • #15
    bennyineire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭bennyineire


    BarryD2 wrote: »
    You don't say where you're based but if Dublin, then suggest train to Rathdrum - scenic journey. I think http://www.wicklowwaybus.com/ is still operating and they provide a service from the station. That would open up Glendalough and/ or Glenmalure for you with several options for handy enough hill walks. Day walks or overnight in Laragh or Drumgoff or Rathdrum.

    Yep sorry, we are based in Tullamore. Train is always best from Tullamore as the bus network is pretty crap plus train is far more comfortable


  • #16
    BarryD2
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    bennyineire wrote: »
    Yep sorry, we are based in Tullamore. Train is always best from Tullamore as the bus network is pretty crap plus train is far more comfortable

    Ah, escaping the bog lands for a bit of height! Well you know how train lines are laid out now in Ireland, you'll have to go through Dublin to get most places.


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