10 guides in Republic of Ireland
Purple Mountain via the Gap of Dunloe
The direct out-and-back from the Head of the Gap via Glas Lough to Purple Mountain.
Mweelrea via Silver Strand
A serious, mostly pathless out-and-back from Silver Strand to Mweelrea, with navigation essential near summit cliffs.
Errigal via the R251 South Face Path: Route Guide
Climb Donegal’s highest mountain by Errigal’s restored south-face path, finishing on its dramatic twin-summit ridge.
Mount Brandon via Baile Breac and the Saints' Route
The classic Saints' Route out-and-back from Baile Breac to Mount Brandon's summit cross and oratory ruins.
Lugnaquilla via Glen of Imaal Tourist Route
The Glen of Imaal tourist-route out-and-back via Camarahill to Lugnaquilla, with artillery-range checks essential.
Diamond Hill from Connemara National Park: Route Guide
Climb Diamond Hill on Connemara National Park’s waymarked trail for sweeping views of the Twelve Bens and Atlantic coast.
Galtymore via the Black Road: Route Guide
Climb Galtymore by the classic Black Road from Skeheenarinky, following the direct southern route to the Galtees’ highest summit.
Great Sugar Loaf via Red Lane
The popular short ascent of Great Sugar Loaf from Red Lane, following open moorland and a rocky summit path.
Croagh Patrick via Cosán Phádraig from Murrisk
Climb Croagh Patrick from Murrisk on this 7.4 km out-and-back GPX, following the restored stone Pilgrim Path to the 764 m summit. The route gains 731 m and has a 2h 42m estimate, with current advice for steep terrain, Atlantic weather and Reek Sunday crowds.
Carrauntoohil via the Devil’s Ladder
Climb Ireland’s highest mountain from Cronin’s Yard on this 12.1 km out-and-back GPX via Hag’s Glen and the loose, unstable Devil’s Ladder. The route gains 881 m and has a 3h 53m estimate, with detailed rockfall, weather and summit-navigation warnings.