Lugnaquilla

Date: 22/12/2009

Area: Lugnaquilla, Wicklow, Ireland

Maps used: OSI Sheet 56

Weather: Very cold, low clouds, with sunny spells at times, 0.5ft+ of snow

Route Description: Started at the last car park up in Glenmalure (T067941) and headed northwest on the track, past the hostel. Shortly after, took a sharp turn left (south) up the Fraughan Rock Glen. Headed straight up the glen (southwest) until reaching T044930, then turned left towards the southeast to the col between the Lug east spur and Clohernagh. Once on the col, turned right and climbed the spur that leads to the summit of Lug, the highest point in the Leinster province (925m). Descended via the same route.

Duration: 5.5 hours
Distance: 12km
Total Ascent: 770m