Garraun 

Garraun mountain in Irish is called Maolchnoc (Bald hill) and is the most northerly point of the Twelve Bens range.


Garraun mountain in Irish is called Maolchnoc (Bald hill) and is the most northerly point of the Twelve Bens range. The walk joins from the roadway on the long grassy north western spur to the spot height (598m). The top is exposed and wild bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Connemara coastline and islands along with connecting mountain landscape of the Bens. There are some good examples here of stone cairns and shallow mountain lakes dotted across the upland section. 

Length - 10 km
Height Gained - 650m
Highest Point - 598m
Difficulty - B Walk (Intermediate)

*The designed walks are liable to change on the day due to inclement weather, mountain guide instructions or landowner stipulations.

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