Moylussa

About Moylussa

As the highest point in County Clare, this Slieve Bernagh peak offers a steady climb from the shores of Lough Derg. Much of the ascent follows forest tracks before a well-maintained timber boardwalk carries walkers across the final boggy plateau to a prominent summit cairn and wide views over the Shannon.

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• •The name Moylussa is derived from the Irish 'Maigh Lusa', which translates as 'the plain of the herbs'. This likely refers to the relatively flat, plateau-like nature of the summit compared to the sharper ridges found elsewhere in the Slieve Bernagh range.
• •As the County Top for Clare, the summit is a key objective for hikers completing the '32 County Peaks' challenge, a popular pursuit in Irish hillwalking.
• •To protect the sensitive peat bog on the upper slopes, a long timber sleeper path or boardwalk has been installed; without it, the final approach to the summit would be a notoriously deep and messy transit through saturated moorland.
• •From the summit cairn, you can look directly down onto the massive expanse of Lough Derg, while across the water to the east, the Silvermine Mountains and the rounded dome of Keeper Hill are clearly visible on the horizon.
• •The wooden boardwalk is so essential here that many locals consider the walk more of a maritime excursion; stay on the timber, or you may find yourself waist-deep in Clare's finest peat.