Walk along track to summit of Slievenamon, before descending on North East side, along spur, before descending to handrail farmland boundary, to circle back round towards the start, taking a route through forestry
moderate
Distance 8.9 km
3:08 h
540 m
540 m
713 m
240 m
Walk along track to summit of Slievenamon, before descending on North East side, along spur, before descending to handrail farmland boundary, to circle back round towards the start, taking a route through forestry:
Park on roadside, and walk up rocky lane.
Turn left through two gates.
Ascend along identifiable track uo to summit.
From cairn, head 070* and then 050* to approach spur summit Sheegouna.
From Sheegouna cairn, head 030* down to track.
Turn right, and follow track along stone wall, south wards to return to start.
At forestry, either head back up to original ascending track before descending, or head into forestry to follow a track (blocked periodically by fallen trees) through woods back to the first gates.
Park on roadside, and walk up rocky lane.
Turn left through two gates.
Ascend along identifiable track uo to summit.
From cairn, head 070* and then 050* to approach spur summit Sheegouna.
From Sheegouna cairn, head 030* down to track.
Turn right, and follow track along stone wall, south wards to return to start.
At forestry, either head back up to original ascending track before descending, or head into forestry to follow a track (blocked periodically by fallen trees) through woods back to the first gates.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
713 m
Lowest point
240 m
Start
Coordinates:
DD
52.410694, -7.533819
DMS
52°24'38.5"N 7°32'01.7"W
UTM
29U 599727 5807729
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Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
52.410694, -7.533819
DMS
52°24'38.5"N 7°32'01.7"W
UTM
29U 599727 5807729
w3w
///workhorse.obviously.draped
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Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
3:08 h
Ascent
540 m
Descent
540 m
Highest point
713 m
Lowest point
240 m
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