Ballinafunshoge [Carrigroe] [Sliabh Boc]

About Ballinafunshoge [Carrigroe] [Sliabh Boc]

Rising above the Glendasan valley in the northern Wicklow Hills, this 479m Tump offers a quieter alternative to the crowded trails of nearby Glendalough. The terrain is typical Wicklow moorland, characterized by heathery slopes and occasional peat hags, rewarding those who venture off the main tracks with expansive views toward the granite bulk of Turlough Hill.

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• •The primary name Ballinafunshoge derives from the Irish Baile na bhFuinseóg, meaning 'townland of the ash trees', while its alternative name, Sliabh Boc, translates as 'mountain of the he-goats'.
• •From the summit, walkers gain a clear perspective of the artificial reservoir atop Turlough Hill and the steep northern face of Camaderry across the Glendasan Valley.
• •Its third name, Carrigroe, comes from the Irish Carraig Rua (Red Rock), which likely refers to the iron-stained granite outcrops found in the surrounding area or the deep reddish hue of the heather in late autumn.
• •Despite its proximity to the popular Wicklow Gap, the hill remains largely untracked, ensuring that any visitor will likely have the summit and its views of the King's River valley entirely to themselves.