IrelandLaoisCarrigeen Hill

Carrigeen Hill

Mountain in Laois · 218 m

218 m
Elevation
92 m
Prominence
2.2 km
Hike length one way
53.0562, -7.1775
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Carrigeen Hill

2.2 km
one way
131 m
of ascent
1 h 12 min
round trip

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

93 m2.2 km · 218 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
2.2 km on foot · ↑ 131 m · about 1 h 12 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 2.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 3.5 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 Carrigeen Hill?

Carrigeen Hill is 218 m above sea level and lies in Laois. Its prominence is 92 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Carrigeen Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.2 km one way with 131 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 12 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Carrigeen Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 2.2 km on foot · ↑ 131 m · about 1 h 12 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 2.9 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 Carrigeen Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Carrigeen Hill 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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