Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]
Mountain in Cork
The hike up Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]
The route starts at Sheep's Head - St. Finbarr's Way (Drimoleague) — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]?
Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor] is 546 m above sea level and lies in Cork. Its prominence is 340 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]?
From Sheep's Head - St. Finbarr's Way (Drimoleague) it is about 14.0 km one way with 619 m of ascent. Expect around 9 h 15 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]?
The nearest parking is Sheep's Head - St. Finbarr's Way (Drimoleague) (northwest of the peak) — 14.0 km on foot · ↑ 619 m · about 9 h 15 min round trip. Alternative: Ballingeary Loops – Ceimcoraboula Loop (north of the peak) (about 14.1 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 Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor] in Conquer?
Yes — Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor] 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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