IrelandCorkShehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]

Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]

Mountain in Cork · 546 m

546 m
Elevation
340 m
Prominence
14.0 km
Hike length one way
51.7868, -9.2300
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Shehy More [Carrigmount] [An tSeithe Mhor]

14.0 km
one way
619 m
of ascent
7 h 20 min
round trip

The route starts at Sheep's Head - St. Finbarr's Way (Drimoleague) — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

162 m14.0 km · 546 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sheep's Head - St. Finbarr's Way (Drimoleague)Recommended
parking · northwest of the peak
14.0 km on foot · ↑ 619 m · about 7 h 20 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Ballingeary Loops – Ceimcoraboula Loop
parking · north of the peak
about 14.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 15.4 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 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 7 h 20 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 7 h 20 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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