Mangerton Mountain Guided Hike with The Kerry Cowboy
Mangerton Mountain Car Park -
Gortagullane Upper, KY, Ireland
Siúlóid sna Sléibhte
Cén áit ab fhearr Gaelainn a labhairt ná thuais ar shliabh ag faire radharcanna áilne Chiarraí? Tugann Siúlóid ssna Sléibhte deis do dhaoine nascadh lena dteanga dhúcais agus an dúlra mórthimpeall orainngan aon strus ná dua ach amháin an dreapadh féin! 'Sé Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin , nó an Kerry Cowboy, mar is fearr aithne air, a thabhairfaidh trí thirdhreach fiáin na Ríochta sinn agus é ag roinnt eolais ar phlandaí, ainmithe agus stair áitiúil, ach an rud is tábhachtaí ná an chaint 's an cadaráil! Leis an imeacht seo beidh seans agat bualadh le daoine eile atá paiseanta fén nGaelainn agus eachtraí amuigh fén spéir!
What better way to use your cúpla focail gaeilge than on a mountaintop, soakinh up Kerry's incredible scenery!? Siúlóid sna Sléibhte allows people to connect with their language and the natural world around them in a natural informal setting while getting the steps in at the same time. Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin, better known as The Kerry Cowboy, on social media, walks us through the 'kingdom's' wild terrain while sharing information on plants, animals and local history, but the most important thing is the chat!
This event is the perfect opportunity to meet and converse with other people who are passionate about Gaeilge and the outdoors. Whatever your level of Irish, you are gusranteed to pick up a few new phrases!
Mangerton Mountain is a moderate to difficult 4 to 5 hour hour (10 km) walking route to the summit of Mangerton (839m) taking in the wonderful Devils Punchbowl lake near the summit and passing the Tooreencormick Battle Field Site near Killarney, County Kerry in the south west of Ireland.
It is a moderate to difficult hike to the summit and, though requiring reasonable fitness, is one of the most accessible mountains over 800m in Ireland. The walk has spectacular views of the Devil’s Punchbowl, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Horses Glen, Killarney National Park and, on a good day, South West to Kenmare Bay.
Climbing Mangerton is a satisfying and spectacular mountain hike. We offer local experienced mountain guides who will share local knowledge and information on this truly spectacular place along with encouragement and guidance during your ascent.
The guide will lead the pace on the day. If, for any reason, the guide feels it is not safe to summit, there is no guarantee of summiting. Safety is always priorty.
PLEASE READ 'WHAT TO BRING & SAFETY ADVICE' BELOW
Bus can be added to cart in the final stage of this booking **please note bus pick up time is NOT the same as event start time**
Mangerton Trailhead https://maps.app.goo.gl/C9FKQxMnjpfy9wJe9
Safety, Clothing and Food
- This hike requires a reasonable level of fitness. You will require suitable footwear and clothing, a packed snack and be ready for an adventure!
- Caution is advisable on all mountain terrain. Please bring
- Hiking boots with ankle support and Rain gear is a necessity as weather can be unpredictable.
- Backpack for each climber
- The walking trail can be wet and slippery after heavy rainfall, so caution is always advised.
- It is advisable to carry extra layers/clothing for this walk particularly on summit.
- Hats and gloves are advisable all year round. NO JEANS
- Water, food and snacks are important.
- Sunscreen
Environment
- We adhere to the “Leave No Trace” anti-litter and environmental protection campaign.
Please let us know of old or recent injuries. This may affect you on descent ..!!
Please inform us if you have any of the following:
Medical issues / Inhaler asthma/ medication
Dropped pin for Mangerton Trailhead start point. Please plan your journey in advance
https://maps.app.goo.gl/C9FKQxMnjpfy9wJe9
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