Crohane [An Cruachan]
Mountain in Kerry
The hike up Crohane [An Cruachan]
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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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.
Conquer Crohane [An Cruachan] in the app
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