Peaks

 

25

 

 

Pursuers

 

110

 

 

Finishers

 

1

 

 

Scale the 25 most prominent peaks on the island of Ireland, all with at least 600 m of prominence. Includes one peak in Northern Ireland – Slieve Donard. Created and maintained by peakery member Mark Trengove.

 

Highest peak

Carrauntoohil

3,407 ft / 1,038 m

Most prominent peak

Carrauntoohil

3,407 ft / 1,038 m

Most summited peak

Carrauntoohil

72 summits

Most difficult peak

Lugnaquilla

Class 2

Difficulty breakdown

Class 1/2 1 peak

Class 3/4 1 peak

Top climbing months

June   15%

August   15%

May   12%

Highlights
  • Climb some of the finest peaks on the island, including the iconic highest - Carrauntoohil.
  • Climb Croaghaun, with its highest sea-cliff in Ireland and Britain, and third highest sea-cliff in Europe.
  • Experience the diversity of the mountain landscapes across the island.
  • Marvel at the complex geology of these very ancient mountains.
  • Experience the wild fluctuations of Ireland’s maritime climate.
"We started from Ballycurrane and walked along the Dingle Way to the first saddle between Masatiompan and Pierasmore. We first climbed Masatiompan, came down the same way and then continued towards Brandon. The route took us over Pierasmore, Brandon Far North Top and Brandon North Top until we finally reached Brandon. We descended along the Saint's Road and from the carpark walked back to Ballycurrane along the country roads. We did all the climbing in a cloud but once we started descending from Brandon the clouds disappeared and the sun was shining from a bright blue sky. It was also the first warm day of the year so had we started a few hours later we would have done our hike in the most beautiful weather." — hannahaapio • Mar 26, 2023
"Extremely Boggy , Fairly Strenuous & Rocky . Route is easy to follow as you just follow the county border wall all the way to the top . Low visibilty & poor weather obstructed view throughout . Nice active hike enjoyed the physical aspect." — Mark-Mountain-Sheehan • Dec 31, 2022
"From the car park at IS 34108 10222. Took the path up through the forest to a stile, then hill path up to Coumshingaun Lough. Then took the steep eroded path up the Stookanmeen ridge through the boulderfield to Pt.704m. Then around the impressive corrie head and west through the dry peak hags to the summit cairn. Return by outward route. With AT and JT. Sunny, some high cloud. East wind." — marktrengove2 • Aug 29, 2022
"This is the second time I climbed Mweelrea. We did the whole horseshoe starting from and finishing in Delphi. The visibility was poor most of the time but by the time we climbed Mweelrea we finally got the views. To me this is one of the most beautiful hikes in Ireland. " — hannahaapio • Jun 19, 2022
"Parked at the Nine Stones car park (IS 81709 54613) and took the aerial access road (tarmac) all the way up, as the road was closed to vehicles. Visited the trig in a ruined granite mound before descending by my outward route. Solo. Dull and cloudy, with hill-fog above 400m." — marktrengove2 • Oct 12, 2021