Garraunbaun

About Garraunbaun

Located in the southern reaches of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, this modest Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier trails of Glenbarrow. The terrain is typical of the range—rounded, peat-covered, and largely flanked by forestry. It provides a steady ascent for those seeking solitude and expansive views across the midland plains.

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Did You Know?

• •The name Garraunbaun is derived from the Irish 'Garrán Bán', which translates to 'white grove' or 'white copse', likely referring to a historical stand of birch or rowan trees that once stood out against the darker bogland.
• •Situated on the southern fringe of the Slieve Bloom range, the summit offers a clear perspective on the transition from the ancient Old Red Sandstone uplands to the limestone lowlands of North Tipperary.
• •Hikers visiting this peak often combine it with the neighbouring hills of Spink and Farbreague to complete a circuit of the quieter, southern ridges of the range.
• •If you find yourself here in a thick mist, the 'White Grove' might feel more like a 'White Wall', as the Slieve Bloom weather has a notorious habit of making 400 metres feel like 4,000.