Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie
⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our priority.
Our mountain guides are the very best, the most experienced and competent, most truly passionate and of course not to mention, best “fun”. We only employ those with an extensive local knowledge and who ooze a real & genuine passion for what they do so you can rely upon us to give you the very best and hugely memorable hiking & climbing experience and their expertise will help to lift your experience out of the ordinary. KerryClimbing have also been listed as #1 Outdoor Activity in Killarney for 8years !!! You are booking the best.
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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil
What's included in Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Carrantoohil
Guided Ascent of Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain: When you make an ascent with us you will not just be tagging along – we will share a wealth of historical, geological and natural history which these mountains have in abundance. We are very passionate about this area and it shows. Guests ages 16 and up can attend. It is worth mentioning before you proceed that any ascent of Ireland's highest mountain should only be undertaken if you feel you have the required level of fitness. You will be hiking over tough strenuous mountain terrain that does not have trails for at least 6 hours. The route is over 11 kmtrs long and within that there is 1000mtrs of ascent and decent! We have found that people have previously underestimated the climb so it is necessary to state this. Waterproof / windproof jacket and over trousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential ) Comfortable Clothing NO JEANS / DENIM Hiking Boots Fluid Packed Lunch Back Pack ( essential ) Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit
Inclusions
- Award winning guides - we are #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 consecutive years
- Highly informative guides offering local history, geology and stories in a fun environment
- Highly Experienced Local Guide
- Food & Drink not included
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Waterproof Jacket AND Waterproof overtrousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential )
- Comfortable Clothing ( STRICTLY NO JEANS / DENIM )
- Rucksack
- Hiking Boots
- Water / Fluids & a packed lunch ( energy bars / jellies also recommended ! )
- Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit
- Light Gloves ( Yes even in Summer it gets cold on the top! )
- Sense of Adventure !!
- Not suitable for anyone with low fitness or mobility issues
- ⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our top priority.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The starting point is in a rural area, 25 minutes drive from Killarney town. It is not on public transport route so a car or taxi hire is the only option to get there.
