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Blackstairs Mountain from Ballymurphy loop

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Blackstairs Mountain from Ballymurphy loop

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Blackstairs Mountain from Ballymurphy loop

06:01

17.5km

690m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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4.74 km

Go through both gates

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When you go the first gate, make sure to turn right and go through the 2nd. Not straight ahead.

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5.47 km

Beautiful views of Mt Leinster

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I was going the opposite way to Grace and had these great views all the way down. It is a great advertisement to the Irish countryside. Stunning!

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7.17 km

Fantastic views

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Great commanding views out over the Irish countryside and over towards Mt Leinster. On a good day like today it was superb!

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7.69 km

The Blackstairs Mountains run roughly north/south along the border between County Carlow and County Wexford in Ireland. The highest peak is Mount Leinster with a total height of 2612 ft/ 796 metres. Blackstairs Mountain is a Hewitt at 735m.

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

4.98 km

3.57 km

Surfaces

5.60 km

4.98 km

3.33 km

1.97 km

1.60 km

Elevation

Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 25 November

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Blackstairs Mountain from Ballymurphy loop

Go through both gates

Beautiful views of Mt Leinster

Fantastic views

Blackstairs Mountain

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