Mweelrea is the highest mountain in Connacht at 814m situated between Louisburgh and Leenane overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to the West and Killary Fjord to the south.

Our Route.

The ascent will commence at Silver Strand Car Park and avoids the exposure of our our more frequently used approach from Doolough.

Grade: Hard. Please note this is a demanding hike and requires a good level of fitness.

Meeting point.

Silver Stand car park 9:30am

Group size: Max no 12 (Early registration recommended)

Time 5 to 6 hours.

Height Gain 800m

OSI Mapsheet No 37 1:50k

Pre registration is essential.

Cost: 35 Euro per person.

To register for this guided hike please send an email via the event page or web site outlining how many places required and details of current address and contact tel no.

You will then receive an email detailing how to complete the registration.

Please note that no places are guaranteed until the registration fee is paid.

Contact us

https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/contact-us/

Tel no 086 3454045

email us at: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com

Equipment required:

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Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (Minimum 1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in.

NB - Cancellation policy

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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund

Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%

Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement