Trail Description

The climb to the highest peak in Ireland, deep in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks of County Kerry. From Cronin's Yard the trail crosses a wild valley of lakes before the loose scramble of the Devil's Ladder to the summit cross. Often wet and cloudy, with real mountain weather on top.

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Weather forecast - Carrauntoohil

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Carrauntoohil.

broken clouds

17°C

Broken Clouds

47% Humidity
13 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

broken clouds
Today
Broken Clouds
17°C
scattered clouds
Tomorrow
Scattered Clouds
17°C
clear sky
Monday
Clear Sky
18°C
clear sky
Tuesday
Clear Sky
18°C
clear sky
Wednesday
Clear Sky
18°C

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