trail in Kerry, Ireland
Carrauntoohil
Ireland’s highest summit above the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks
Worth the wander
Follow the Hag’s Glen beneath steep mountain walls before the final climb to Ireland’s 1,039 m summit. This is a serious mountain day: cloud, wind and wet rock can change the character of the route quickly.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free
- Time and distance
- 12 km return · 5-7 hours
- Parking
- Paid parking and facilities at Cronin’s Yard; arrive early on fair-weather weekends.
Find your way
Cronin’s Yard, Mealis, Beaufort, Co. Kerry