Benbaun & Glencorbet Horseshoe (grade: Strenuous) - Sunday 28 April

Sun Apr 28 2024 at 09:30 am

Glenmalure | Wicklow

Mountaintrails
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Benbaun & Glencorbet Horseshoe (grade: Strenuous) - Sunday 28 April
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Grade: Strenuous
Cost: €35.00
Meeting point: We will be meeting in the car park opposite the Wool Centre in Leenane village at 09.15am for a 09.30 start (to car share to the start point).
To book this hike go to https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/benbaun-and-the-glencorbet-horseshoe/
or call +353 (0)86 4466997
Distance: 15.5km
Height gain: 1100 metres
(Please note: to do this hike you must have good waterproof hiking boots, and a waterproof jacket and trousers. Without these items you will regrettably be excluded from participating.)
Crossing the Kylemore River we head up onto Knockpasheemore before following the broad ridge as it steepens to the summit of Benbaun (729m).
We then head north to Benfree and Benbrack before heading east down a long pleasant ridge back to our start point.
Equipment required: Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; walking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in.
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