Mt. Leinster via Black Banks
Hiking Route
· Southeast Ireland
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Robert Chaney
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7.5km walk, up to Mount Leinster and back, which only uses part of the main road to the summit aerial.
moderate
Distance 7.3 km
2:33 h
426 m
425 m
785 m
358 m
Park at the entrance to the forestry, and take the stoney wide path on the right hand side of the forestry, handrailing the fence to your left.
Once at the top of the Black Banks peak, turn left and head towards the Mt Leinster aerial, past the White Rocks and on to the road.
Turn left and head up the road, all the way to the aerial. The summit cairn is on the right.
Return by the same route.
Once at the top of the Black Banks peak, turn left and head towards the Mt Leinster aerial, past the White Rocks and on to the road.
Turn left and head up the road, all the way to the aerial. The summit cairn is on the right.
Return by the same route.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
785 m
Lowest point
358 m
Start
Coordinates:
OSI Grid
S 83141 55579
DD
52.645439, -6.772422
DMS
52°38'43.6"N 6°46'20.7"W
UTM
29U 650705 5835159
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Coordinates
OSI Grid
S 83141 55579
DD
52.645439, -6.772422
DMS
52°38'43.6"N 6°46'20.7"W
UTM
29U 650705 5835159
w3w
///reckon.acted.thanking
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.3 km
Duration
2:33 h
Ascent
426 m
Descent
425 m
Highest point
785 m
Lowest point
358 m
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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