Carrauntoohil

Forget what you know about other 1,000m-mountains, scaling Ireland’s highest peak, Carrauntoohill, one of the Reeks District Big Five, is tougher than you think.

There are a number of routes to choose from – all will have you scrambling hand over foot at times on your way to the summit.

Talk to local expert guides to select the best approach for you and your party based on your abilities, fitness and the amount of time you have in the region. A list of these can be found at reeksdistrict.com/bigfive.

At the very least, climbers should expect to be on the mountains for around six hours. Suitable clothing and footwear are essential, as is a packed lunch. Throw in a sense of adventure and you’re all set. Days on the mountains don’t get much better.

To bag your climb as part of the Big Five, take a picture at the summit and add it to the Highlight.

Great tour, exhausting but beautiful :-)