Blackstairs Mountain

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3.9km
Total Distance
556m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This walk starts at the Scullogue Gap on the Carlow and Wexford border and follows a moorland path south along the broad heathery ridge to the summit of Blackstairs Mountain. At 732 metres it is the second highest peak of the Blackstairs Mountains, after Mount Leinster at 793 metres. The range runs roughly north to south along the border between County Carlow and County Wexford.

Route Map

Along the trail

Path grade (SAC)
T2

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate