3.0km
Total Distance
729m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This route climbs Nephin from a small car park on the north side of the mountain, following a steep moorland path up the northern slopes to the broad summit. At 806 metres Nephin is the highest standalone mountain in Ireland and the second highest peak in Connacht after Mweelrea. It rises west of Lough Conn and is named as one of the twelve chief mountains of Ireland in Cath Maige Tuired.

Route Map

Along the trail

Parking
9m from the start
Surface
gravel

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes