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Tag Archives: Coomloughra Horseshoe

Coomloughra Horseshoe Trip Report

Posted on August 7, 2018 by EdMoran Posted in Adventure Travel, Articles, Ireland, Trip Reports
Carrauntoohil, the highest peak in Ireland

Carrauntoohil, the highest peak in Ireland

The Coomloughra Horseshoe is a loop hike over the three highest peaks in Ireland.  We hiked this route on a day with perfect weather gracing the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks in County Kerry. The horseshoe shaped glacial valley surrounded by these three peaks contains 3 lakes.  The largest of these, Coomloughra, gives the route its name. The horseshoe loop reminds me a little of the Franconia loop in New Hampshire, but there is much more exposure to heights on the Irish version of the knife-edge. There are fantastic views all around. The full hike includes about 4200 feet of elevation gain and 8.5 miles of walking. Continue reading→

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