Ascent of Carrantuohill

A good base for a climbing tour is the youth hostel on the northern slope of Macgillicuddy's Reeks or the parking lot about 1mi/1.5km from the hostel.

The first part of the climb through Hag's Glen is along a wide path. It takes about 1.5 hours to Lough Callee, the mountain lake at the end of Hag's Glen. From here a further two hours should be allowed to reach the summit. This second part of the climb is over the "Devil's Ladder," the name indicating that this section is only for the experienced.

Carrantuohill can also be climbed from the west, from Lough Acosse, a lake nesting in the foothills of the major mountain; this climb, too, should not be attempted by the inexperienced.