Greenoge

About Greenoge

Tucked into the northern end of the Blackstairs Mountains, this 425-metre Tump provides a tranquil vantage point above the Slaney Valley. The climb usually transitions from dense forestry tracks to open heather, rewarding walkers with a perspective of the ridge stretching south toward the prominent masts of Mount Leinster.

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• •The name is an anglicisation of the Irish Grianóg, which translates as 'sunny spot' or 'little sun', a term traditionally used for a hill or mound with particularly good exposure to sunlight.
• •Positioned near the Carlow and Wexford border, the hill is often visited as part of a northern approach to the Blackstairs range, beginning at the Corrabut Gap.
• •The summit offers a clear view of the Slaney River winding through the valley below, with the southern reaches of the Wicklow Mountains visible on the northern horizon.
• •Despite its modest height, the upper slopes feature the dense heather and hidden peat hags typical of the region, ensuring that a direct ascent remains a proper cross-country exercise.