Only the bravest need apply! These extra-difficult trails are not for the faint of heart...
Here are some great trails to explore in Ireland.
Declan · reviewed almost 2 years ago
Loads of scree and shale for the last 150m to the top. Dangerous underfoot. Most of the white markers are missing and cloud came in and discretion the better part of valour we turned back. Try again another day.
heyheyitsclaire · reviewed 12 months ago
Took the long route home. Frankly, I wouldn't advise it unless you're very brave, have amazing shoes and are a bit stupid. Once you get to the Killary Harbour side, it's all steep grass. Once you start the descent towards the water, it's bush whacking all the way. Then you have to contend with the sheep that might chase you. My pace is pathetic, I take a lot of breaks.
Mikey · reviewed 11 months ago
This trail is not for the light hearted and inexperienced!! Do not do this if you have little experience hiking in difficult terrain!! Prepare for class 4 scrambling slippy conditions around massive drops and unforgiving grades. Very beautiful and extremely challenging. Highly recommend against the final stretch from knockbrack to diamond hill. It’s a straight 450m drop down steep grass/marshland, so difficult to find footing. It leaves you at a river crossing below a, steeper 470m climb up thick and unforgiving moss to the top of diamond hill. You’d be better off heading down towards kylemore abbey and getting a ride to the diamond peak trailhead. If you have the energy! Total time was about 9 hours. Best of luck
Chris O'Reilly · reviewed almost 4 years ago
Very tough walk from the start to the end completed with myv12 year old son stated out damp/drizzle cloudy day would recommend propper foot wear and clothing and walking sticks
Cnoc na Peist via Lough Googh Loop
Fiona (Feefifofum) · reviewed about 2 years ago
Wow what an amazing climb! Some of the best views iv had hiking in the Reeks. Sections are very steep and difficult enough and do require you to pull yourself up and over some rocks and if you have short legs (like me) needed to slide down a few rocks. Overall would highly recommend, it was great fun! Took us about 6 hours with a lunch break. We went up with a guide as we had not done this route before.
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