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Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain]

Mountain in Cork · 260 m

260 m
Elevation
162 m
Prominence
3.6 km
Hike length one way
51.6122, -10.1041
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain]

3.6 km
one way
235 m
of ascent
1 h 56 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

54 m3.6 km · 260 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
3.6 km on foot · ↑ 235 m · about 1 h 56 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 4.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 5.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain]?

Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain] is 260 m above sea level and lies in Cork. Its prominence is 162 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain]?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 3.6 km one way with 235 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 56 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain]?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 3.6 km on foot · ↑ 235 m · about 1 h 56 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 4.3 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 Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain] in Conquer?

Yes — Lackacroghan [Leac an Chruachain] 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.

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