A Walk – Walk 2- Scullogue Gap Hike
Saturday, 4th October 2025
For those seeking a rewarding and invigorating challenge, the Scullogue Gap hike is an ideal choice. This A hike offers the perfect combination of breath-taking scenery and exercise, taking in several of the highest peaks in the Blackstairs Mountains. Starting from the picturesque Scullogue Gap, this route leads you through some of the most stunning landscapes in County Carlow.
The hike includes ascents of Mount Leinster, the highest peak in the Blackstairs range at 795 metres, offering panoramic views that stretch across eight counties including Carlow, Wexford and Kilkenny and on a fine day you can even glimpse the coast of Wales. You’ll also conquer Black Rock Mountain, known for its rugged beauty and dramatic terrain, as well as the Cloroge’s, a series of peaks that provide a fantastic vantage point for taking in the unspoiled countryside below.
This route takes the walker through the dramatic scenery of the Scullogue Gap, a natural mountain pass steeped in history. It was here during the 1798 Rising that local insurgents and Crown forces clashed in a fierce and bloody battle, leaving a lasting mark on the landscape. Along the route on Shannon’s Lane, walkers will also learn of the tragic fate of the Shannon family home, bombed during World War II, which killed four members of the family along with striking examples of ancient rock art and slabs dating to the Neolithic period.
| Summary A Walk | Suitable for Very Experienced Hill Walkers |
| Duration | Approximately 7 hours |
| Length | Approx. 17km |
| Maximum altitude | 795 metres |
| Terrain | Terrain is on open mountain, rugged, exposed and unmarked – includes steep slopes, boulder fields and uneven surfaces. |
| Fitness levels | Requires excellent physical fitness, endurance and experience in navigating mountain terrain |
| Reward! | Takes in several of the highest peaks on the Blackstairs Mountains. Spectacular views of eight Irish counties, and, on a fine day the coast of Wales. |
Walk includes:
- Experienced members from Tullow Mountaineering Club
- Bus transport to/from the start/finish of each walk
- Soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee after your walk in Rathanna Hall, Rathanna, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 HH68
Supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme
| Date and Time: | Saturday, 4th October, 2025 at 09:00 |
|---|---|
| Registration: | Rathanna Hall, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 HH68 at 08:30 |
| Start Point: | Scullogue Gap. Bus transport takes walkers from Rathanna Hall to the start of the walk. |
| Finish Point: | Scullogue Gap. Bus transport takes walkers back to Rathanna Hall for soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee following conclusion of the walk. |
| Admission: | € 25 |
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Saturday, 4th October 2025
For those seeking a rewarding and invigorating challenge, the Scullogue Gap hike is an ideal choice. This A hike offers the perfect combination of breath-taking scenery and exercise, taking in several of the highest peaks in the Blackstairs Mountains. Starting from the picturesque Scullogue Gap, this route leads you through some of the most stunning landscapes in County Carlow.
The hike includes ascents of Mount Leinster, the highest peak in the Blackstairs range at 795 metres, offering panoramic views that stretch across eight counties including Carlow, Wexford and Kilkenny and on a fine day you can even glimpse the coast of Wales. You’ll also conquer Black Rock Mountain, known for its rugged beauty and dramatic terrain, as well as the Cloroge’s, a series of peaks that provide a fantastic vantage point for taking in the unspoiled countryside below.
This route takes the walker through the dramatic scenery of the Scullogue Gap, a natural mountain pass steeped in history. It was here during the 1798 Rising that local insurgents and Crown forces clashed in a fierce and bloody battle, leaving a lasting mark on the landscape. Along the route on Shannon’s Lane, walkers will also learn of the tragic fate of the Shannon family home, bombed during World War II, which killed four members of the family along with striking examples of ancient rock art and slabs dating to the Neolithic period.
| Summary A Walk | Suitable for Very Experienced Hill Walkers |
| Duration | Approximately 7 hours |
| Length | Approx. 17km |
| Maximum altitude | 795 metres |
| Terrain | Terrain is on open mountain, rugged, exposed and unmarked – includes steep slopes, boulder fields and uneven surfaces. |
| Fitness levels | Requires excellent physical fitness, endurance and experience in navigating mountain terrain |
| Reward! | Takes in several of the highest peaks on the Blackstairs Mountains. Spectacular views of eight Irish counties, and, on a fine day the coast of Wales. |
Walk includes:
- Experienced members from Tullow Mountaineering Club
- Bus transport to/from the start/finish of each walk
- Soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee after your walk in Rathanna Hall, Rathanna, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 HH68
Supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme
| Date and Time: | Saturday, 4th October, 2025 at 09:00 |
|---|---|
| Registration: | Rathanna Hall, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 HH68 at 08:30 |
| Start Point: | Scullogue Gap. Bus transport takes walkers from Rathanna Hall to the start of the walk. |
| Finish Point: | Scullogue Gap. Bus transport takes walkers back to Rathanna Hall for soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee following conclusion of the walk. |
| Admission: | € 25 |
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