IrelandGalwayLetterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain]

Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain]

Mountain in Galway · 668 m

668 m
Elevation
325 m
Prominence
10.8 km
Hike length one way
53.5336, -9.7261
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain]

10.8 km
one way
1,174 m
of ascent
8 h 5 min
round trip

The route starts at Western Way - Galway Secondary Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

101 m10.8 km · 668 m

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Parking and starting point

1Western Way - Galway Secondary TrailheadRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
10.8 km on foot · ↑ 1,174 m · about 8 h 5 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 14.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 15.7 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 Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain]?

Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain] is 668 m above sea level and lies in Galway. Its prominence is 325 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain]?

From Western Way - Galway Secondary Trailhead it is about 10.8 km one way with 1,174 m of ascent. Expect around 8 h 5 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain]?

The nearest parking is Western Way - Galway Secondary Trailhead (southeast of the peak) — 10.8 km on foot · ↑ 1,174 m · about 8 h 5 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south 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 Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain] in Conquer?

Yes — Letterbreckaun [Binn Bhriocain] 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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