Walking Carrauntoohil
(Ireland's highest Point)
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Carrauntoohil: - Ireland's Highest mountain 
This is the highest mountain in Ireland, located in County Kerry, it is 1,038 metres (3,406 ft) tall and is the central peak of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks range.
About the Walk:
We will follow a track on the north-east, along the Hag's Glen and up the steep Devil's Ladder to the col between Carrauntoohil and Cnoc na Péiste, and then north-west to the summit. An alternative route may be chosen depending on weather and group size.
About Kerry:
County Kerry sits in the South West of Ireland and consists of a series of mountainous peninsulas that extend into the Atlantic Ocean. The shoreline is deeply indented by Dingle Bay, Tralee Bay, and the Kenmare River.
Carrantoohill (3,406 ft/1,038 m), in the mountains known as Macgillycuddy's Reeks, is the highest point in Ireland.
Many well-preserved dolmens, stone forts, round towers, castles, and abbeys still stand here today.
Irish Gaelic is spoken by the inhabitants of the Dingle peninsula and the Blasket Islands
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The people of Kerry are well known for their great hospitality and relaxed approach to life. There are numerous walks in the region to suit anybody’s tastes from short strolls along old Boreens (narrow country lanes) to the challenges of Ireland’s highest peaks. The Killarney national park sits in the heart of County Kerry and within it are the world famous Lakes of Killarney and Muckross House.
How to get there:
Take the N72 from Killarney towards Killorglin. Take your left about 5 miles sign posted Beauford and Cronin's Yard is well sign posted from here.
What to Bring for you day walk. Checklist
Suitable walking boots, (No boots, no walk) Rain gear, warm clothes, flask of hot drink, WATER, Good packed lunch,
good socks, hat and gloves and spare top in bag.