Ballineddan Mountain

About Ballineddan Mountain

Located in the quieter southern reaches of the Wicklow Mountains, this broad, heather-clad summit offers a wilder alternative to its busier neighbors. Positioned south of Lugnaquilla, its peat-heavy terrain provides a sense of isolation and expansive views across the Imaal Valley towards the granite peaks of the north.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Baile an Éadain, meaning "townland of the hill-face" or "brow of the hill," a reference to the steep slopes that fall away from its broad summit plateau.
• •It is commonly traversed by hikers heading for Lugnaquilla via the southern ridge, often paired with the neighboring Slievemaan to avoid the more crowded routes from Fentons or Glenmalure.
• •From the summit, walkers gain a clear look across the Glen of Imaal towards the sharp profile of Keadeen Mountain and the distant Blackstairs Mountains to the south.
• •Much of the western approach borders the Glen of Imaal military firing range; walkers are advised to check the schedule to ensure their hike isn't punctuated by live artillery practice.