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Coomloughra Horseshoe

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Coomloughra Horseshoe

Hard

28

runners

Coomloughra Horseshoe

02:51

12.6km

1,020m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 10, 2025

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.40 km for 1.05 km

After 7.24 km for 1.37 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.64 km

Beenkeragh Ridge

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Beenkeragh Ridge is a real highlight of the Coomloughra Horseshoe. This narrow scramble connects Ireland's two highest peaks, Carrauntoohil and Beenkeragh, and makes for a sensational run. It's exposed, so best avoided in high winds.

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6.26 km

Summit cross on Carrauntoohil

Highlight • Summit

Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland at 1,038.6 metres (3407,48 feet). It is on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, …

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7.64 km

Caher

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views of Beenkeragh and Carrauntoohil from here but take extreme care especially if the winds are high.

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

3.74 km

647 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.36 km

1.91 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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