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Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise]

Mountain in Cork · 494 m

494 m
Elevation
209 m
Prominence
4.4 km
Hike length one way
51.7082, -9.3158
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise]

4.4 km
one way
373 m
of ascent
2 h 29 min
round trip

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

145 m4.4 km · 494 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
4.4 km on foot · ↑ 373 m · about 2 h 29 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Sheep's Head - Mealagh Valley Loop
parking · northwest of the peak
about 4.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Sheep's Head - Mealagh Woods Loop Secondary Trailhead
parking · north of the peak
about 5.2 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 Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise]?

Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise] is 494 m above sea level and lies in Cork. Its prominence is 209 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise]?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 4.4 km one way with 373 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 29 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise]?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 4.4 km on foot · ↑ 373 m · about 2 h 29 min round trip. Alternative: Sheep's Head - Mealagh Valley Loop (northwest of the peak) (about 4.6 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 Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise] in Conquer?

Yes — Mullaghmesha [Mullach Meise] 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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