Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain on the island of Ireland at 1,038.6 metres / 3,407.5 feet. It is located on the Iveragh Peninsula in the impressive mountain range of the MacGillycuddy Reeks in Co. Kerry, Ireland. On August 24, 2021, I spent the day climbing to the top of Ireland.

It took me 4 hour and 15 minutes to reach the summit. I followed the route know as the Zig Zags up and down the mountain. It's longer then the most popular Devil's Ladder route but more scenic and a bit safer. The route took me across Hag's Glen and past Lough Callee and Lough Gouragh. At the base of the Devil's Ladder I continued up the Zig Zags route to reach the summit of Cnoc na Toinne, Ireland's 17th highest peak. I followed the ridge down to the top of the Devil's Ladder and finally up to the summit of Carrauntoohil.


I hiked a total of 16km / 10-miles from Cronin's Yard to the summit and back down again safely. The entire journey took just over 8 hours of walking. The weather was great most of the day and the entire climb was spectacular. I picked a great day to capture (4K filming, drone and photography) this epic climb.


I've lived in Ireland for more then 15 years and I'm delighted that I finally had the opportunity to reach the top of Ireland. It was a perfect day out in the Irish mountains! Happy Trails...

Produced by Mark Flagler and Flagler Films
www.flaglerfilms.com

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