Wilderness camp to Coumdoula and Carraignagower
Hiking Route
· Southeast Ireland
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Nicholas Walsh
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A good strenuous route from the Wilderness Camp near Rathgormack.
Distance 13.4 km
4:44 h
775 m
774 m
768 m
145 m
Parking at the car park near the Wilderness Camp walk towards the Boolas on the waymarked route. Before you reach the Boolas lakes turn west to the Gap and on to Coumdoula. Ascend the steep slope beside Coumdoula to the Knockanaffrin ridge. Follow the ridge southeast and descend back to the Gap. Climb the steep slope up Carraignagower to Coum Iarthar. Skirt the edge of the coom (corrie) and descend to the Boolas lakes. Follow the waymarked route back to the Wilderness Camp.
Highest point
768 m
Lowest point
145 m
Safety information
Good footwear and rainwear are essential. This is a strenuous hike of six hours.Start
Wilderness camp, Comeraghs (146 m)
Coordinates:
OSI Grid
S 32771 14560
DD
52.282212, -7.520549
DMS
52°16'56.0"N 7°31'14.0"W
UTM
29U 600922 5793458
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Destination
Looped route
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
No public transport, car essential.Coordinates
OSI Grid
S 32771 14560
DD
52.282212, -7.520549
DMS
52°16'56.0"N 7°31'14.0"W
UTM
29U 600922 5793458
w3w
///objections.midwinter.glares
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
4:44 h
Ascent
775 m
Descent
774 m
Highest point
768 m
Lowest point
145 m
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