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Crohane [An Cruachan]

Mountain in Kerry

655 m
Elevation
393 m
Prominence
5.4 km
Hike length one way
51.9911, -9.3842
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Crohane [An Cruachan]

5.4 km
one way
586 m
of ascent
4 h 28 min
round trip

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

73 m5.4 km · 655 m

Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
5.4 km on foot · ↑ 586 m · about 4 h 28 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
about 11.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
about 11.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Crohane [An Cruachan]?

Crohane [An Cruachan] is 655 m above sea level and lies in Kerry. Its prominence is 393 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Crohane [An Cruachan]?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.4 km one way with 586 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 28 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Crohane [An Cruachan]?

The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 5.4 km on foot · ↑ 586 m · about 4 h 28 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 11.3 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 Crohane [An Cruachan] in Conquer?

Yes — Crohane [An Cruachan] 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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