Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada]
Mountain in Cork
The hike up Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada]
The route starts at Carrigfadda Church — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada]?
Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada] is 312 m above sea level and lies in Cork. Its prominence is 208 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada]?
From Carrigfadda Church it is about 1.8 km one way with 186 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 29 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada]?
The nearest parking is Carrigfadda Church (southeast of the peak) — 1.8 km on foot · ↑ 186 m · about 1 h 29 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 4.2 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada] in Conquer?
Yes — Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada] is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Carrigfadda [An Charraig Fhada] in the app
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