The most popular peak challenge covering the entire isle of Ireland. Includes Ireland's 100 highest peaks with a minimum prominence of 100m. Subject of an exceptional coffee-table book (available at https://www.mountaineering.ie/shop/showImage/?ProdCode=1092). Built on work the late Joss Lynam had done in compiling lists of Ireland’s mountains. Considered a stepping-stone to the much more extensive Irish Arderins. See more at https://mountainviews.ie/lists/highest/
Highest peak
Carrauntoohil
3,407 ft / 1,038 m
Most prominent peak
Carrauntoohil
3,407 ft / 1,038 m prom
Most climbed peak
Carrauntoohil
76 climbs
Most difficult peak
Croagh Patrick
Class 3
Difficulty breakdown
Class 3/4 1 peak
Highlights
Latest climbs
"I tried to summit however it was really misty (couldn’t see further than 50 m) and I also didn’t have 4g left so I didn’t know if I had reached the summit so when I reached a false peak I thought I was at the peak (I wasn’t even close)." — Koen • Aug 21, 2024
"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.
16 km, 1100 metres of ascent." — hannahaapio • Mar 26, 2023
"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
"High Winds , low visibility , Straight vertical hiking . There was not much of walk / build up to the base , Fairly Rocky & Slippery . Views obstructed near the top by poor weather & fog enjoyed the physical & navigational side of the hike though." — Mark-Mountain-Sheehan • Dec 31, 2022