Conavalla [Ceann an Bhealaigh]

About Conavalla [Ceann an Bhealaigh]

This expansive, peat-covered plateau sits at the geographic heart of the Wicklow Mountains, acting as a bridge between the glens of Glendalough, Glenmalure, and Imaal. Its rounded 734m summit offers remote isolation, with the dramatic cliffs above Art’s Lough and the massive bulk of Lugnaquilla dominating the southern horizon.

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• •The Irish name Ceann an Bhealaigh translates as 'Head of the Pass,' reflecting the hill's pivotal position at the junction of several major glacial valleys, including Glenmalure and Glendalough.
• •As a central hub of the Wicklow range, the hill forms a critical watershed where drainage splits toward the Kings River to the west and the Avonmore River to the east.
• •Walkers often approach via the long, taxing ridge from Turlough Hill or combine it with a descent toward Art’s Lough, a high corrie lake tucked into the steep eastern slopes of the mountain.
• •On a clear day, the view south is dominated by the sprawling Cloghernagh ridge and the sheer scale of the Fraughan Rock Glen.
• •Navigation here requires a sharp eye; the summit is so broad and featureless that in thick mist, the highest point is often indistinguishable from the surrounding bog.