April 21, 2017
Posted by
ramon in
Class 5,
Day Hike,
Hiking,
Ireland,
Lakes,
Limerick,
Looped Hike,
Mountains,
Oceanic,
Solo Hike,
Temperate Deciduous Forests,
Tipperary Galtee Loop
The Galtees are the highest inland mountain range in Ireland, and can be seen from afar as you travel between Cork and Dublin. The range seems to suddenly rise up from the surrounding plains, from almost sea level to just over 900-metres high. The highest mountain is Galtymore (elevation : 919 m), which is Ireland's 14th highest, and just manages to make the list of 'furths'. The hike up to the Galtees will
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