Camenabologue

About Camenabologue

Rising between the vast bulk of Lugnaquilla and the marshy col leading to Table Mountain, this high, peaty summit offers a remote mountain experience. Often reached via the Glen of Imaal, it provides impressive views into the North Prison corrie and across the rolling Wicklow skyline toward the distant peak of Tonelagee.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'Céim na mBulóg', which translates to the 'Pass of the Bullocks'. This suggests its historical importance as a high-altitude route used by farmers for moving cattle between the secluded valleys of the Wicklow interior.
• •The hill forms part of the boundary of the Glen of Imaal military firing range. Hikers approaching from the west must be wary of the artillery range limits and should never enter the area when the red flags are flying or outside of designated public access times.
• •Positioned on the high ridge between Table Mountain and Lugnaquilla, the summit offers an exceptional 'earned' view of Lugnaquilla's northern face, showcasing the dramatic glacial amphitheatres known as the North Prison and the South Prison.
• •While the name implies a usable path for cattle, any bullock attempting to navigate the deep, saturated peat hags that guard the summit today would likely require a winch and a very patient farmer.