Saturday 28th August 2010
OK so we set off from Kate Kearneys at around 10.00 to atempt to do the ridge walk (see plan on previous post). It was a good start and we made it up to top of in about 2 hours
This was Finbar's 1st hill walk, we made it top of at Cruach Mhór 932 metres (3058 feet) and on approach to the Big Gun a decision was made to call it a day, if we carried on there were no easy escape routes so we decided to cut down by Loch Coimín Piast.
Paddy and Des headed on to cross the Big Gun and on over the Reeks to Carrantouhil. they bailed out at the top of Devils ladder and headed back for Cronin's yard.
Videos on the way
This is the route that Paddy and Des finished up doing
All in all a great day out, great weather and great company. We will leave the full Ridge Walk for another day, plan is to try it in smaller chunks 1st. To be honest I was a bit fearful of the big gun and all the warnings in the guide books about head for heights. I have to agree its not to be underestimated and you certainly need good weather to find your way. However its not impossible and at least now I feel like I could do it. Guide books all say to drop down to right (to avoid top of the Big Gun, especially if there is wind) but there really is no clear path so plan is to attempt this again
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