Purple Mountain

Photo: mozzercork from Republic of Ireland · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

6.8km
Total Distance
718m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep climb from the Gap of Dunloe to a quartzite peak whose scree glows purple in the light. The summit looks across to the Reeks and the Killarney valley.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 2.1km
  2. 2
    Head of Dunloe · 3.2km
    Viewpoint

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes