Carrigroe Hill [Cnoc na Carraige Rua]

About Carrigroe Hill [Cnoc na Carraige Rua]

Tucked away in the southern fringes of the Wicklow Hills near Clologe, this modest summit is a Marilyn of surprising prominence. Its name, Cnoc na Carraige Rua, translates as the 'Hill of the Red Rock'. The climb offers a quiet, uncomplicated ascent with clear views across the Wexford plains toward Sliabh Bhuí.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Carraig Rua, meaning 'Red Rock', which likely refers to the specific geological hue of the stone outcropping on its slopes.
• •Despite standing at just 232 metres, its classification as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—means it dominates the skyline in the relatively low-lying landscape between Ferns and Gorey.
• •From the summit, walkers can see the prominent communications mast atop the neighbouring Sliabh Bhuí to the west, while clear conditions reveal the Irish Sea coastline near Courtown to the east.
• •At this elevation, the local sheep are generally more of a navigational hazard than the weather.