5.9 km
Total Distance
854 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The climb to the highest peak in Ireland, deep in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks of County Kerry. From Cronin's Yard the trail crosses a wild valley of lakes before the loose scramble of the Devil's Ladder to the summit cross. Often wet and cloudy, with real mountain weather on top.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes