Corrig Mountain [An Charraig]

About Corrig Mountain [An Charraig]

Sitting on the broad, heathery ridge above the Glenasmole Valley, this quiet Wicklow summit offers a softer alternative to the nearby giants. The terrain is classic Irish bogland—rugged and often damp—providing an intimate perspective over the Bohernabreena Reservoirs and the dark, hulking northern face of Kippure.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish 'An Charraig', meaning 'The Rock'. While the summit today is dominated by peat and heather, the name likely refers to the more rugged, stony outcrops found on its steeper western slopes.
• •The hill is rarely climbed as a single objective; it is most often bagged as a waypoint on the high-level ridge walk connecting Seefane with the massive neolithic-topped plateau of Seefingan.
• •From the summit, you can trace the entire descent of the River Dodder as it flows from the peat hags towards the Glenasmole reservoirs and onwards into Dublin city.
• •Given the lack of a distinct cairn or obvious rocky peak at the highest point, walkers often spend more time checking their GPS to confirm they have reached 'The Rock' than they do actually standing on one.