A View With A Brew
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A View With A Brew, a blog about hiking but with more of an emphasis on enjoying the now by stopping and enjoying the views and most importantly, stopping for that all important cup of tea.
A View With A Brew
3y ago
Mountain Range: Galtee Mountains
Walk: O’Loughlins Castle Loop
Wow Factor: Fantastic views, O’Loughlins Castle (rocky outcrop, not a real castle)
Distance: Approx. 14km
Duration: 4-5hrs
OSI: 74
Rating: Moderate
Start/Finish Point: R921 284 Lake Muskry Trail Head
Starting at the trailhead car park follow the track crossing over the stile, keep to the right and take the high ground trail towards Lough Muskry. At R918 252 where the stream crosses the path head west for the spur coming off spot height 786. To make life easier aim for the col between 786 and Knockastakeen before commencing ..read more
A View With A Brew
3y ago
Mountain Range: Galtee Mountains
Walk: Lake Muskry Walk
Wow Factor: Fantastic views, Corrie Lake
Distance: Approx. 9km
Duration: 3-4hrs
OSI: 74
Rating: Easy-Moderate
Start/Finish Point: R921 284 Lake Muskry Trail Head
A great walk that involves very little navigation with views of one of the most magnificent lakes in the southeast. A must for all hikers, the lake itself is easily accessible as there is a track all the way from the main trailhead car park right to the banks of the lake. This is by no means a walk in the park as there are some small ..read more
A View With A Brew
3y ago
So the weather is great the sun is out and there isn’t a cloud in the sky, you are feeling fit and taking this hike in your stride, you have the whole mountain to yourself……… or so you thought. You look behind you and a group of hikers is gaining fast. “Damn it” you mutter, no one likes been hounded on the hills. You have two options push yourself harder to outrun them or let them catch up and overtake you……… that isn’t a nice feeling. Ok so you know you can’t outrun them but you don’t want to be overtaken so what do you do?? Let them pass you but make it look like you had a reason to stop oth ..read more
A View With A Brew
3y ago
Mountain Range: Comeragh Mountains
Walk: Coumshingaun Loop
Wow Factor: Fantastic views, Corrie Lake
Distance: Approx. 6km
Duration: 3-3.5hrs
OSI: 75
Rating: Moderate
Start/Finish Point: S341 103 Kilclooney Woods Car Park
This is a great walk that has everything including a bit of scrambling. The views are magnificent and Coumshingaun itself is a wonder to behold. But you will work for it. Once you have conquered the south spur and on the plateau, it gets a lot easier. So take your time, stop often, and enjoy the views. This will be a walk to remember.
Starting at the Kilclooney Woods car pa ..read more
A View With A Brew
3y ago
Mountain Range: Comeragh Mountains
Walk: Coumduala Loop
Wow Factor: Fantastic views, lakes, small waterfall.
Distance: 9km
Duration: 3.5-4.5hrs
OSI: 75
Starting/Finish Point: S278 127 Nire Valley Car Park
Rating: Officially rated as hard- above-average level of fitness. In my opinion, I would rate it as moderate, take your time it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
This has to be one of my favorite walks in the Comeraghs. Starting at the Nire Valley car park follow the waymarkers for the Coumduala loop, you can also follow the waymarkers for The Gap until you reach the stile but instead of crossin ..read more