Carrauntoohill climb

Overview

Ireland’s highest peak

Carrauntoohill is Ireland’s highest peak, positioned in the middle of the ring of Kerry in south west Ireland. This playground of mountains has a challenge for all mountaineers. Standing at 1,039m/ 3,409 ft tall, it is the central peak of the beautiful Macgillycuddy Reeks Mountain Range. Carrauntoohill is a serious mountain and not to be under estimated.

Carrauntoohill’s steep terrain present a challenge to all hikers and climbers, with so many routes you will not be disappointed.

This inspiring peak has some of Ireland’s best scenery even on a bad weather day. We look forward to showing you all of what Ireland’s highest peak has to offer.

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Reviews

Alan Anderson May 20, 2022

The training climb in Scotland was exactly what I needed. The safety training and climbing on the snow ticked the boxes for the Island Peak climb. Adele was brilliant and…

Terry Spall January 11, 2022

I just wanted to give you a little bit of feedback after our fantastic weekend up in Scotland. Both Kathy and I felt the training session was brilliant. Adele and…

Lou Duval August 22, 2019

Absolutely the most enjoyable and fun trekking and climbing experience I have ever had, an experience with Ian Taylor, our Head Guide, Victor, our Russian Guide, and Luba, our Russian…

Ken Smyth August 22, 2019

Ian, thanks again for an excellent and well organized trip. I loved every minute of it … you are are star, and a guiding star at that.

Neil Hill August 13, 2019

What a brilliant trip i had!!! Summiting the highest mountain in Europe was my best but toughest trek to date! As for Ian Taylor trekking what a great company! We…

Ahedo Diaz Jose Alfonso August 13, 2019

Last July I had the chance to participate on ITT Trek to Mount Elbrus in Russia. It was a great experience. I had been with Ian in Kilimanjaro and Everest…

Alfonso Ahedo August 4, 2019

After a few days of our fabulous Elbrus experience, I would like to share my thoughts about it. This has been a total different experience, facing new elements that could…

Michael Kinsella March 27, 2019

I took part in a winter skills weekend training course in Scotland in a group of 6. We were late arriving at the b&b due to airport issues but Dave…

Simon Boland March 27, 2019

I have known Ian for years and heard about one of his Mt. Blanc climbs in work. Ian was an inspiration to me, being the youngest Irishman at the time…

Oisin Ryan March 27, 2019

Reaching the summit of Mont Blanc in 2009 was an amazing experience, especially as all 16 of us on the trip succeeded in getting there. This level of success among…

Johnny Maher March 27, 2019

I’m 36 years of age and the best holiday in my life to date has been the time when we went with Ian and 15 others, on a one week…

Suzanne Stroker March 27, 2019

Just to say thanks for a super weekend in Fort William. I think I can safely say we all learned loads over the two days and it was great to…

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