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Kippure summit and transmitter mast

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Kippure summit and transmitter mast

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Kippure summit and transmitter mast

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In the north of Ireland’s Wicklow Mountain range, Kippure rises above Dublin on the border of Counties Dublin and Wicklow. At 2,484 feet (757 m), it’s a substantial mountain, a …

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Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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1. Kippure from the Military Road — Wicklow Mountains National Park

7.17km

02:09

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Kippure out and back

9.41km

03:33

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Upper Lough Bray – View of Lower Lough Bray loop from Glencullen

18.1km

06:07

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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David Howells

March 10, 2021

Kippure at 757 metres (2,484 ft), is situated in the far northern sector of the Wicklow Mountains, where it lies on the border of the counties of Dublin and Wicklow in Ireland. It has a large TV mast on the summit area and nearby is the summit trig point. It is an Irish Hewitt.

Aliokas

October 30, 2022

At the summit of Kippure stands a 127m television and radio transmitter mast. This is the oldest television transmission site in the Republic of Ireland and was initially selected as a potential VHF FM radio transmitter site during the course of a Radio Eireann survey in the mid-1950s.
Today the Irish DTT service, Saorview, the national FM radio stations, and some commercial radio stations are broadcast from the site.

Beyond the Horizon

January 31, 2023

Kippure is a popular hiking mountain in Ireland, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape from its 757-meter summit. Part of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Kippure boasts a variety of trails suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers.

One of the most popular trails on Kippure is the Summit Trail, which culminates at the mountain's peak and offers truly breathtaking views. This trail is relatively easy and takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

There is also the Horseshoe Trail, a longer circular hike that provides hikers with a comprehensive overview of the beauty of the Kippure area. This trail is approximately 8 kilometers long and takes 4 to 5 hours to complete.

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Kippure summit and transmitter mast

1. Kippure from the Military Road — Wicklow Mountains National Park

2. Kippure out and back

3. View of Upper Lough Bray – View of Lower Lough Bray loop from Glencullen

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