Distance

1.2 km to summit

2.3 km total

Elevation

437 m start

Vertical

95 m gain

Time

30 min to summit

45 min total

From the car park on the col by the access road to Mount Leinster. Along the broad ridge to the summit cairn, and back again. Good views of the whole Blackstairs range. Solo. Strong cold NE wind.

First hill-walk of the day.

Route to summit

From the Nine stones car park

out-and-back
Obstacles

none

Key gear

trekking poles, GPS device