Ireland - Carrauntoohill via Coomloughra Horseshoe June 2025

Join HBUK / Global in our trip to Ireland, to visit the gorgeous Carrauntoohil, County Kerry, for 2 nights.

Friday 13th June 2025 until Sunday 15th June 2025.

Accommodation is twin rooms in Kilarney Tower Hotel. Sharing will be necessary.

Price Per Person £300 

Deposit £100 

Balance to be paid by 13th May 2025.

Itinerary

• We will be departing from Manchester Airport via Ryanair at 7:40pm and arriving in Cork Airport at 8:55pm. (flights not included in price, you are in control of booking your own flight)

• Coach transfer to the accommodation in Killarney will take about an hour.

• Saturday morning after breakfast at 9am we will be taken by coach to the start of the hike.

• The hike will take as long as it takes depending on group ability and weather.

• The coach will be ready to take you back to the accommodation to freshen up before a free night to socialise together.  Killarney is a great town for food and drink.

• Sunday morning after breakfast, pack your bags and be on the bus for 10am then were off to visit Torc Waterfall and The Gap of Dunloe – details below.

• We will then stop for dinner at a nice pub.

• Then on to Cork Airport for departure at 11pm arriving back at Manchester at 12:15am

COOMLOUGHRA HORSESHOE

For the ultimate adventure, embark on a trek that takes you to the top of Ireland’s three highest peaks—Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh, and Caher—all within a single day. This challenging hike combines intense trekking with the thrill of scrambling across knife-edge rocky ridges, offering an unforgettable experience for seasoned hikers.

Starting Point: Hydro Car Park

Unlike other routes to Carrauntoohil's summit, this trek begins at the Hydro Car Park. From here, hikers journey into the stunning Coomloughra Valley, passing by the picturesque loughs of Eighter, Coomloughra, and Eagher, which provide fresh water to much of the region. This serene start quickly transitions into a more demanding ascent.

The Ascent: Scrambling to Beenkeragh

Your first major challenge is reaching the summit of Beenkeragh, which demands strong scrambling skills. The route is steep and rugged, making it a true test of endurance and agility. Once you conquer Beenkeragh, prepare yourself for the narrow, exposed ridge that connects to Carrauntoohil—the highest peak in Ireland.

The Final Challenge: Caher

Though Caher ranks as the third highest mountain in Ireland, don’t underestimate it. The trek from Carrauntoohil to Caher is far from easy, with steep inclines and rocky terrain. However, the sense of accomplishment as you complete the trio of peaks makes every effort worthwhile.

Descent: Returning to the Valley

After summiting Caher, you’ll descend back into the Coomloughra Valley, completing one of Ireland’s most demanding and rewarding hikes. This trek is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who dare to take it on, the views and the sense of achievement are unparalleled.