The Coumfea Mountains (Nire Valley) ~ Updated 2020
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Kevin Walsh
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This hike should take about 7 hours under reasonable conditions; longer with inclement weather.
16.6km.
Total Ascent 812m
16.6km.
Total Ascent 812m
moderate
Distance 16.6 km
5:15 h
654 m
655 m
783 m
194 m
This hike should take about 7 hours under reasonable conditions; longer with inclement weather.
16.6km.
Total Ascent 812m
Navigation skills are essential because weather around the Nire Valley can be unpredictable.
This hike covers Carrignagower (819m), Fauscoum (844m), Coumfea North Top (782m), Coumfea (796m) & Coumfea West Top (763m)
I parked in the Nire Valley Car Park.
Parking Grid Reference: S 27678 12860
Commence by walking behind the car park along the worn track towards Carrignagower.
The hike involves a few steep(ish) sections on the ascent to Carrignagower. It is mainly ridge walking after reaching Carrignagower summit. There are spectacular views over Coumshingaun Lough from the peak of Fauscoum & it is worth the slight detour to the cliff edge.
The path between Coumfea & Coumfea West Top goes extremely close to the steep cliff edge & this section is probably not for a windy day; but the views are incredible over Coumalocha at this point.
A moderate hike and a good level of fitness is required.
TIP
1 Much of the track is worn & this makes navigation straightforward. However, cloud can descend rapidly. Be prepared!
2. Don't be temped to take a direct approach to the summit of Carrignagower because the ground can be extremely boggy & problematic. Keep to the used track as indicated on the map
POST WALK
I chilled in Doocey's Bar, Curtiswood which is a 10 minute drive from the Nire Valley Car Park. It is walker friendly.
16.6km.
Total Ascent 812m
Navigation skills are essential because weather around the Nire Valley can be unpredictable.
This hike covers Carrignagower (819m), Fauscoum (844m), Coumfea North Top (782m), Coumfea (796m) & Coumfea West Top (763m)
I parked in the Nire Valley Car Park.
Parking Grid Reference: S 27678 12860
Commence by walking behind the car park along the worn track towards Carrignagower.
The hike involves a few steep(ish) sections on the ascent to Carrignagower. It is mainly ridge walking after reaching Carrignagower summit. There are spectacular views over Coumshingaun Lough from the peak of Fauscoum & it is worth the slight detour to the cliff edge.
The path between Coumfea & Coumfea West Top goes extremely close to the steep cliff edge & this section is probably not for a windy day; but the views are incredible over Coumalocha at this point.
A moderate hike and a good level of fitness is required.
TIP
1 Much of the track is worn & this makes navigation straightforward. However, cloud can descend rapidly. Be prepared!
2. Don't be temped to take a direct approach to the summit of Carrignagower because the ground can be extremely boggy & problematic. Keep to the used track as indicated on the map
POST WALK
I chilled in Doocey's Bar, Curtiswood which is a 10 minute drive from the Nire Valley Car Park. It is walker friendly.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
783 m
Lowest point
194 m
Start
Coordinates:
OSI Grid
S 27625 12872
DD
52.267333, -7.596085
DMS
52°16'02.4"N 7°35'45.9"W
UTM
29U 595802 5791700
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Coordinates
OSI Grid
S 27625 12872
DD
52.267333, -7.596085
DMS
52°16'02.4"N 7°35'45.9"W
UTM
29U 595802 5791700
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.6 km
Duration
5:15 h
Ascent
654 m
Descent
655 m
Highest point
783 m
Lowest point
194 m
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