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Great Sugar Loaf Summit

Great Sugar Loaf Summit

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Great Sugar Loaf Summit

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There are over 400 mountains and hills named Sugar Loaf or variations of it, enough to keep you busy for quite a while. This is the Great Sugar Loaf or …

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Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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David Howells

May 12, 2023

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Superb little hike and a real little rocky Matterhorn. Did it on a beautiful May Day and it was thoroughly enjoyable. It was also my last Marilyn of five I was doing that day.

Zwingli

September 8, 2021

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Mostly very windy up here, but you are rewarded with a wonderful view. The climb is idle but entertaining.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

May 14, 2023

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The Great Sugarloaf, is a hill approximately 501 meters high located in County Wicklow. The ascent is quite challenging, but the panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and coastline is spectacular. After reaching the summit of Great Sugarloaf, you can enjoy the panoramic view and take some photos.

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1. Great Sugar Loaf Summit Trail

2.69km

01:00

160m

Hike the Great Sugar Loaf Summit Trail, a 1.7-mile (2.7 km) difficult route with 538 feet (164 metres) of elevation gain and panoramic views

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2. Great Sugarloaf loop from Kilmacanogue

8.25km

02:47

410m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Great Sugar Loaf Summit loop from Kilmacanoge ED

5.57km

02:02

330m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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Great Sugar Loaf Summit

1. Great Sugar Loaf Summit Trail

2. Great Sugarloaf loop from Kilmacanogue

3. Great Sugar Loaf Summit loop from Kilmacanoge ED

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