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Deirdre J
1 contribution
3/5 hike
Jul. 2023 • Family
This was a very difficult climb. Myself and my father climbed it. Both of us are experienced hikers and very fit. We climbed on a very wet day which I wouldn’t recommend. There is a lot of patches where the path disappeared and we had to keep trying to find it. When you’re close to the top there is a very steep ascent, you will have to scramble up over sharp rocks and boulders. This was very difficult when coming back. Overall it is a challenging hike but I’m sure one a dry day the views are second to none. We unfortunately had none of that. It took us 4.5 hours.
Written July 16, 2023
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Juerg von Geitz
2 contributions
Lovely
Jul. 2022 • Couples
A lovely hotel, great outdoor dining, friendly staff and located only a walk from the centre of Tralee.
Written June 25, 2023
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jsheehan
Limerick, Ireland111 contributions
Character building hike
May 2022 • Family
Started from the faha carpark by the grotto ,through sheep pastures up to the stony narrow walk along the edge of the valley . There's a bit of scrambling on the vertical rise from this point up to the top ,then a short walk along the top to the peak. Fab views on a clear day but it was very windy on the day we climbed ,and some parts are not for the faint hearted in windy conditions. I'm told the ascent from the other side is a little easier . Probably an hr less on the ascent and descent . We took it handy and it was approx 4.5 to 5 hrs up and down .
Written May 2, 2022
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Anna M
Dublin, Ireland317 contributions
Lovely
Jul. 2021
Absolutely stunning! Breath-taking views (which I partly saw on google as it was covered in clouds in a day we went there. Well marked so it is hard to get lost. The first part (app. 1,5km) can be slightly hard and long, but it gets better later
Written July 30, 2021
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Traveler86
Limerick, Ireland566 contributions
A nice hike in rain and sun.
Jun. 2021 • Couples
Great mountain to climb research the routes the tourist route is ok but the other routes can be more challenging but great views of Tralee bay,
Written July 26, 2021
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2005-travel-lover
Frederick, MD584 contributions
stunning
Sep. 2019
spectacular views - take the time to climb around everything that you see. From the top, you will have a great view - maybe a low cloud sitting between two ridges?
Written December 29, 2019
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Dina0827
Baltimore, MD207 contributions
Hike starting from the Baile Breac car park
Jul. 2019
Our family of 4 started our Mount Brandon hike from the Baile Breac car park on a rainy day in July 2019. I'll say right away, that we did not reach the summit. I was disappointed, but I didn't want to push my family on if they were not feeling the hike that day. This was our 7th day in Ireland, with everyday being almost constant rain, and our 5th hike. We had hiked a little over an hour, had passed several crosses, when someone suggested maybe we had gone far enough. Knowing the best thing to do, always, is to not be control, I agreed with the decision to turn around. I've got to say though, the summit of Mount Brandon is still calling to me. :) Nevertheless, this is a beautiful hike through sheep fields, sometimes seemingly straight up vertically, with amazing views of the coastline. It was a cloudy day, so our views were constantly changing with the passing clouds and fleeting rays of sunlight. A magical pilgrimage trail, worth everyone's visit, no matter how far up you hike.
Written December 12, 2019
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Jeanne Crosse
2 contributions
Spectacular views!
Oct. 2019 • Friends
Beautiful climb. Amazing views any way you look. Glad we had a guide as there are many ways to wander off track.
Written November 20, 2019
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johnhdub
5 contributions
Great climb, with varied terrain
Sep. 2019
Really nice climb to the summit, with an easy to follow trail. Just go up by the grotto at the start and you can't go wrong. Varied terrain and beautiful views throughout, keeping things interesting for the 4 hours round trip. Highly recommended.
Written October 1, 2019
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David F
North Kingstown, RI41 contributions
Fantastic summit views
May 2019
For experienced hikers, this was a moderate hike with a fabulous view of the southwest Irish coast at the summit. Coming from the south, it is a common pilgrimage walk with many stations of the cross along the way. The first few miles are an easy grade up through sheep pasture, the further up it becomes steep and rocky until the summit. To add difficulty and distance you could make the trek from the northeast, which comes steeply up across and between the nearby peaks. If you are hiking in the Dingle area I highly recommend this walk, especially if the weather is clear.
Written September 17, 2019
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