Lackavrea

About Lackavrea

Sitting as an isolated sentinel south of the main Maumturk ridge, this modest peak offers a rugged Connemara experience. The terrain is a classic mix of bog and exposed rock, but the effort is rewarded with an expansive perspective over the sprawling waters of Lough Corrib and the neighbouring Twelve Bens.

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• •The name derives from the Irish 'Leac Aimhréidh', meaning 'uneven flat stone' or 'rugged slab,' a reference to the weathered, sloping quartzite surfaces that define the ground underfoot.
• •Though part of the Maumturk range, it is physically detached from the main spine by the road at Maam Cross, making it an excellent standalone objective for those who don't want to commit to the grueling Maamturks Challenge route.
• •From the summit, you can trace the entire southern end of the Maumturk range, including the nearby peaks of Carrig and Binn idir an dá Log, while the vast expanse of the Inagh Valley opens up to the west.
• •In a region where 'flat' usually describes a bog that hasn't started moving yet, the summit's name referring to a 'flat stone' should be taken as a very relative term by the walker.