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Category: Mountains and Trails

The Bangor Trail warning sign

The Bangor Trail

Posted on June 15, 2021September 10, 2021 by irishhiker

Distance: 26km Time: 11 hours When I originally signed up for this guided hike, I didn’t really believe that it would take ten to twelve hours to walk it. Sure, the guide posted enough advance warning on Facebook about the distance, and relayed, repeatedly, the fact that the trail was quite wet. But I thought…

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Slievenamon

Slievenamon – Mountain of the Women

Posted on May 18, 2021September 10, 2021 by irishhiker

Slievenamon or Slieve na mBán (Mountain of the Women) is one of my favourite mountains. At 721 metres, it’s a nice walk to the summit, but it’s popular with both runners and walkers due to its easy to follow trail leading to the top. Parking at Slievenamon In recent times, the mountain has gotten quite…

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Croagh Patrick

Climbing Croagh Patrick

Posted on April 30, 2021September 10, 2021 by irishhiker

This is my first post on this blog and what better way to start it than with one of my first climbs on one of Ireland’s most well known mountains – St. Patrick’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo. What aspiring hill walker hasn’t wanted to climb ‘The Reek’ at some point in their…

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