Carrigalachan

About Carrigalachan

Rising from the southern fringe of the Blackstairs Mountains, this heathery Tump provides a tranquil escape from the busier ridges of Mount Leinster. The summit offers clear, rewarding views across the Barrow Valley towards Brandon Hill, showcasing the contrast between the rugged upland granite and the lush, low-lying pastures of County Carlow.

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Did You Know?

• •The name Carrigalachan is derived from the Irish Carraig an Lacháin, meaning 'Rock of the Duck', though the exact origin of why a duck would be associated with this upland outcrop remains a local mystery.
• •Positioned south of the main Blackstairs ridge, the summit serves as an excellent vantage point for viewing the jagged profile of Blackstairs Mountain and the 'Caher Roe's Den' area to the north.
• •The hill sits near the historic village of Glynn, an area deeply rooted in the valley’s agricultural history, and is often explored as part of a circular route involving the nearby Ballybeg and White Mountain.
• •Its classification as a Tump requires the hill to have at least a 30-metre drop on all sides; while mathematically sound, the physical reality involves navigating a dense mix of heather and gorse that feels considerably more substantial.