Glad this one came up in my feed Martin, nice video of an amazing area. The first time I was there a few years ago I did pretty much the same route. I have returned many times to Kilclooney and must say I'm still not certain of that last bit of a scramble to bring you above the head of the lake, always seems to work out though.
Love the mountains for mental health, would have experienced mental health issues in the past. Really looking forward to my first wild camp. Looking at people like yourself out in the wilderness is all inspiring. ❤
Happy days Alan. Really looking forward to hearing how your 1st trip goes. The build up is more nervous than the event. You will never look back. Best thing for your mental health. 👏💪🙌 Good on you pal.
Nice add for the place, probably my favorite. The rock is a hard conglomerate, which is great for grip but I'd imagine rough on the knees if you slipped on it. It's surely one of Ireland's perfect loop walks around a Corrie (glacial) lake. I think that peregrine falcons nest in the sheer cliff face at the back of the lake. Yep, going clockwise, there are a few places toward the upper quarter of the hike that one needs to be very careful that one is following the correct path and concentrating because if you stray, the drop is fairly sheer both sides.
@@dreamcatchersong thanks so much for the comment. Going to head back there soon for a hike. It's been a while. Might camp up there maybe a hike from mahon halls or something. What a stunning part of our country. Absolutely stunning.
I have just done this at the weekend and would have to agree one of the best if not thee best mountain range I have ever climbed. Will do it again in a few weeks
Well that's Coumshingaun Loop finally ticked off my hiking bucket list.... thanks Martin for the video, I felt I was well prepared, especially for the dragon scales, and thankfully there were no nasty surprises! WOW, what a totally unique hiking experience that I will remember forever. One of the most beautiful and special places I have ever been, still on a high from it 48 hours later!
Aw that is amazing to hear. It's such a brilliant hike isn't it. I really love it. Gotta go back soon and record it again with the insta360 camera. Be well worth a video again. I must bring a "dragon scales" sign and drill it on 😂😂 you go to crotttys rock?
Great video Martin thanks. I shared it to two friends. I'm an Irish bloke living in Germany. What's unique about hiking in Ireland in warmer weather is the scents and smells. The turf .... The heather .... The coconut smell of gorse in bloom .... keep the videos coming and focus a bit on the olfactory senses!
Just done it today and had watched this beforehand. They’ve actually cut down most of the trees west of that access road which leads up the the little stairs over the fence. Was questioning whether we were on the right path or not. Lovely views. Thanks for the video
Hello.. I actually heard that the weekend that it was all cut down. What a pity. It's a big tourist attraction and should never have been cut. It's one amazing mountain isn't it. Thanks for comment 🙂✌️👏
Did it yesterday, it was beautiful down by the lake, it was foggy so I couldn't see much of the top, but still very beautiful, few camping spots alright by the lake to the left, I'm thinking this Friday afternoon maybe 🤔😉
Great video.This is challenging hillwalk. Scrambling in places and on an unmarked trail.I had planned to walk it for years as I live locally.When we walked it parking, even in off season is a problem.Walking boots, waterproofs and snacks are a requirement and always let someone know where your going and what time to expect you back. .We were surprised at seeing young children dogs and everybody bar one man waring clothing that wasn't suitable for the environment.Its amazing place and this film highlights it's beauty.Well done 👍
Thank you for the comment. Yes when I did this hike people were bringing dogs which is crazy on this kind of hike. It's a tourist attraction and a series hike. The scrambling and terrain is difficult. It is such an amazing place. Really loved it. I spent 10 hours that day exploring. Loved every minute of it. ✌️
@@newroads9787 really appreciate that. I love the process of making footage and it's a bonus if people enjoy it. Happy days. It's all about spending some positivity ☺️
Great vid. Doing this loop in a few weeks. I’ve heard it’s difficult but that is always relative. I’ve done Carrauntoohil, Slieve Liag, Croagh Patrick without much stress - is it more difficult than those? Thanks
I do an alternative route that's considerably easier and far less busy - climbing up the right of Mahon Falls (fun and spectacular in its own right) and walking across to the top of the lake wall. Stunning. No scrambling.
Great capture - I hiked Coumshingaun for the first time last Summer and hiking it with a backpack with my camping gear was probably not a good idea for me! Definitely a humbling experience and I felt very vulnerable at times. I’d like to do it again though, when I do it again I’ll set my tent up at the lake beforehand and have a lighter pack to negotiate the trail. Thanks for the reminder of a fabulous spot!
100% understand what you mean.. not a good place for a heavy pack especially if you have the wind with that. Your plan is exactly what I would be thinking of doing. Or hike up the right side and camp at Crotty's rock. It's stunning as well and not busy with walkers. Thanks for the comment ✌️😁.
@@lewishammer1 Hi Barry - certainly not a place I’d fancy being when under cloud cover 😳 I’ve been twice now and both times I had great visibility thankfully. The second time I didn’t get any of the dizzy spells that I got the first time which made it a lot more enjoyable! A beautiful spot but a place to be cautious and alert for sure 👍
Have done this a few times. I was with a group yesterday and one of us got knocked over by a gust of wind at the start of the trek down the scales. So we went all the way over to Mahon Falls and descended there instead. A friend gave a lift back to Kilclooney. It's a great hike but the weather is so unpredictable. We headed off early to avoid the wind and rain forecast for the afternoon. We ended up getting all of it, thick cloud and a lot of excitement.
Sounds like quite an adventure! Dealing with unpredictable weather in the great outdoors can definitely add a lot of excitement to a hike. It was a smart move to start early and adjust your route to stay safe. The unpredictability is part of what makes these treks memorable, and it's great that you made the most of it. Happy hiking!
I did the loop with a group and I didn't fully appreciate the level of difficulty. No account really gives the full effect involved. It's not hiking. It's hiking, scrambling, climbing, scraping, coasting, sliding and slipping. How none of us was injured I do not know. I'm glad I did it but I'm also glad to say I will never, ever do that loop again. The next time I'll climb via Mahon Falls. trek over to Cumfea and around to Crotty's Rock, over to look into Cumshingaun before heading to Fauscum and back along the Mahon Falls ridge to the tourist car park. If you have any more footage of the last steep climb up to the top of the Cumshingaun loop I'd appreciate if you could post it. I remember seeing that from afar on the climb up, with people clambouring up what looked like the vertical corner and I thought there was NOOOOOOO way I was going to do that. But the alternative zig zag route was some help but not, as you said, for the faint hearted. I would love to see footage of that. My own go pro view is of my hands scrabling and griping, and the back of the heels of the "hiker" in front of me. Good video.
Have just started following your videos,really enjoying them,I visited the comeraghs a few months back but didn’t do full loop of the lake as weather was a bit hairy,will definitely be back,planning to do the maumturks before end of summer and can’t wait.
Happy days. Never done Maumturks. On my list thou. Please so make it your business to get back to the comeraghs.. special place. Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching 😁👏
Nice, thanks dude. Gotta get there soon. Did the Arra Loop on your recommendation last week. A hike I'd recommend is Anglesborough to Galtee More, over Temple Hill and Lyracappal. Loving the vids.
Thanks Mike. Area loop is a lovely hike. Savage history there. Thanks for the recommendation dude. I'll put that on my list. Need to do a good video of the Galtees and that might be the route. 👏👏
Hello Marianne. All depends on price really. My new ones are Black diamond Trail Poles. Light and very strong. My last poles were great but the clips for extending the poles were getting caught in my hiking pants. Look for poles with good extending clips. Look for something with an Inside screw adjustment system. Hope that helps.
@@soletrail I had been looking at the black diamond ones but literally didn’t know what I was after. Your vids are great btw 👌 I’m for Sligo next week and am gonna attempt the mighty Benbulben …. Not brave enough for Dairmuid and Grainnes cave atm though 😂
@@mariannemcmahon1929 Good le Sligo.. What a spot. Loved Benbulben. Diarmuid and Grainnes cave was a scary one. I edited our my girly screams 🤣. Black Diamond are great p[ole and very well made. The have a very good extension pole buckle or clip.. Whatever you want to call it. But it has a smooth finish and does not get caught in the pants. I know its only a small this but it can tear your pants. 1st world problems. Thanks for watching the videos 😁
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Glad this one came up in my feed Martin, nice video of an amazing area. The first time I was there a few years ago I did pretty much the same route. I have returned many times to Kilclooney and must say I'm still not certain of that last bit of a scramble to bring you above the head of the lake, always seems to work out though.
Brilliant photography with very informative and helpful commentary, as always . Thanks for sharing
Great video, Coumshingaun looks breathtaking
Love the mountains for mental health, would have experienced mental health issues in the past. Really looking forward to my first wild camp. Looking at people like yourself out in the wilderness is all inspiring. ❤
Happy days Alan. Really looking forward to hearing how your 1st trip goes. The build up is more nervous than the event. You will never look back. Best thing for your mental health. 👏💪🙌 Good on you pal.
Nice add for the place, probably my favorite. The rock is a hard conglomerate, which is great for grip but I'd imagine rough on the knees if you slipped on it. It's surely one of Ireland's perfect loop walks around a Corrie (glacial) lake. I think that peregrine falcons nest in the sheer cliff face at the back of the lake. Yep, going clockwise, there are a few places toward the upper quarter of the hike that one needs to be very careful that one is following the correct path and concentrating because if you stray, the drop is fairly sheer both sides.
@@dreamcatchersong thanks so much for the comment. Going to head back there soon for a hike. It's been a while. Might camp up there maybe a hike from mahon halls or something. What a stunning part of our country. Absolutely stunning.
@@soletrail Enjoy. I'll definitely have another wander up there myself within the year.
I have just done this at the weekend and would have to agree one of the best if not thee best mountain range I have ever climbed. Will do it again in a few weeks
Hey Eddie. Some spot isn't it. Wanna head back there and Camp. Only did this once. Such a beautiful spot. One of the best in Ireland have to say. 🙂
@@soletrail I would totally agree something else
Well that's Coumshingaun Loop finally ticked off my hiking bucket list.... thanks Martin for the video, I felt I was well prepared, especially for the dragon scales, and thankfully there were no nasty surprises! WOW, what a totally unique hiking experience that I will remember forever. One of the most beautiful and special places I have ever been, still on a high from it 48 hours later!
Aw that is amazing to hear. It's such a brilliant hike isn't it. I really love it. Gotta go back soon and record it again with the insta360 camera. Be well worth a video again. I must bring a "dragon scales" sign and drill it on 😂😂 you go to crotttys rock?
@@soletrail Didn't go to Crotty's Rock...... gives me an excuse to go back though !!
Ooh! Fruit Pastilles, my favourites.
Another great hike and superb views. Good to see you out and about again.
Mine too. I think I got a sugar high on the mountain. What an amazing mountain. Still buzzing after the hike.. Or the sugar overload.
Amazing scenery ; such a beautiful place and what an extraordinary view !!! Thanks very much !
Great video Martin thanks. I shared it to two friends. I'm an Irish bloke living in Germany. What's unique about hiking in Ireland in warmer weather is the scents and smells. The turf .... The heather .... The coconut smell of gorse in bloom .... keep the videos coming and focus a bit on the olfactory senses!
Very well written. You have the foliage down to an art. Thank you for the comment. Much appreciated 🙌🙂
New to hiking, did this 2 weeks ago. Stunning, I loved it but I was crippled for a week after😂
Really is a stunning location. Good on you for starting hiking. It's a life changer. 🙂
Just done it today and had watched this beforehand. They’ve actually cut down most of the trees west of that access road which leads up the the little stairs over the fence. Was questioning whether we were on the right path or not. Lovely views. Thanks for the video
Hello.. I actually heard that the weekend that it was all cut down. What a pity. It's a big tourist attraction and should never have been cut. It's one amazing mountain isn't it. Thanks for comment 🙂✌️👏
Did this last summer,amazing place.Have to go back there for a wild camp.Great channel by the way,keep it up.
Cheers. And Likewise. Only been there once and need to get back there camping. It's an amazing place. Cheers for comment 😊
Love your enthusiasm for my local hike! Me and my mates call the “dragons” the “pinnacles” but your name might be better.
O I like your names as well. We must have a vote 😂 Such an amazing location. Loved it.
Did it yesterday, it was beautiful down by the lake, it was foggy so I couldn't see much of the top, but still very beautiful, few camping spots alright by the lake to the left, I'm thinking this Friday afternoon maybe 🤔😉
Great video.This is challenging hillwalk. Scrambling in places and on an unmarked trail.I had planned to walk it for years as I live locally.When we walked it parking, even in off season is a problem.Walking boots, waterproofs and snacks are a requirement and always let someone know where your going and what time to expect you back. .We were surprised at seeing young children dogs and everybody bar one man waring clothing that wasn't suitable for the environment.Its amazing place and this film highlights it's beauty.Well done 👍
Thank you for the comment. Yes when I did this hike people were bringing dogs which is crazy on this kind of hike. It's a tourist attraction and a series hike. The scrambling and terrain is difficult. It is such an amazing place. Really loved it. I spent 10 hours that day exploring. Loved every minute of it. ✌️
@@soletrail I'm your new follower .Top class content 👍
@@newroads9787 really appreciate that. I love the process of making footage and it's a bonus if people enjoy it. Happy days. It's all about spending some positivity ☺️
I can't imagine a dog wear clothes not suitable for this hike. What had he on? A rabbit skin? Maybe chicken feathers. LOL
I love to hike in Ireland. Hello from Galway !
They have stone stacks just like that up in the Mournes not far from Newcastle along the way to the devil coach road.
Hey Bob.. brilliant stuff. Planning a weekend in the Mournes soon. Haven't been yet so I will check it out.
@@soletrail the place is amazing, all the weather types in the space of 30 mins you can get at times.
I am from Waterford and been up here a few times, the views are really quite spectacular. The back wall of the lake is quite impressive too.
Great vid. Doing this loop in a few weeks. I’ve heard it’s difficult but that is always relative. I’ve done Carrauntoohil, Slieve Liag, Croagh Patrick without much stress - is it more difficult than those? Thanks
I do an alternative route that's considerably easier and far less busy - climbing up the right of Mahon Falls (fun and spectacular in its own right) and walking across to the top of the lake wall. Stunning. No scrambling.
@@jasondowtychristianmusic9401 I must check it out. 👍 Thanks.
Brilliant video, thanks for sharing.
Great capture - I hiked Coumshingaun for the first time last Summer and hiking it with a backpack with my camping gear was probably not a good idea for me! Definitely a humbling experience and I felt very vulnerable at times. I’d like to do it again though, when I do it again I’ll set my tent up at the lake beforehand and have a lighter pack to negotiate the trail. Thanks for the reminder of a fabulous spot!
100% understand what you mean.. not a good place for a heavy pack especially if you have the wind with that. Your plan is exactly what I would be thinking of doing. Or hike up the right side and camp at Crotty's rock. It's stunning as well and not busy with walkers. Thanks for the comment ✌️😁.
Did it last year for the 1st time in heavy cloud. Extremely dangerous hike. Huge care required in low visibility.
@@lewishammer1 Hi Barry - certainly not a place I’d fancy being when under cloud cover 😳 I’ve been twice now and both times I had great visibility thankfully. The second time I didn’t get any of the dizzy spells that I got the first time which made it a lot more enjoyable! A beautiful spot but a place to be cautious and alert for sure 👍
Have done this a few times. I was with a group yesterday and one of us got knocked over by a gust of wind at the start of the trek down the scales. So we went all the way over to Mahon Falls and descended there instead. A friend gave a lift back to Kilclooney. It's a great hike but the weather is so unpredictable. We headed off early to avoid the wind and rain forecast for the afternoon. We ended up getting all of it, thick cloud and a lot of excitement.
Sounds like quite an adventure! Dealing with unpredictable weather in the great outdoors can definitely add a lot of excitement to a hike. It was a smart move to start early and adjust your route to stay safe. The unpredictability is part of what makes these treks memorable, and it's great that you made the most of it. Happy hiking!
Awesome video. Liked and subscribed. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the comment. Much appreciated. It's a beautiful place.
Love watching your vids mate.
Cheers for the support as always Dude. Hope all is well.
I did the loop with a group and I didn't fully appreciate the level of difficulty. No account really gives the full effect involved. It's not hiking. It's hiking, scrambling, climbing, scraping, coasting, sliding and slipping. How none of us was injured I do not know. I'm glad I did it but I'm also glad to say I will never, ever do that loop again. The next time I'll climb via Mahon Falls. trek over to Cumfea and around to Crotty's Rock, over to look into Cumshingaun before heading to Fauscum and back along the Mahon Falls ridge to the tourist car park. If you have any more footage of the last steep climb up to the top of the Cumshingaun loop I'd appreciate if you could post it. I remember seeing that from afar on the climb up, with people clambouring up what looked like the vertical corner and I thought there was NOOOOOOO way I was going to do that. But the alternative zig zag route was some help but not, as you said, for the faint hearted. I would love to see footage of that. My own go pro view is of my hands scrabling and griping, and the back of the heels of the "hiker" in front of me. Good video.
Beautiful place, nice trails! Great channel! Fully watched and subscribed my friend! ✌️
Thank you so much. I'll check out your channel in return ✌️✌️👏
Have just started following your videos,really enjoying them,I visited the comeraghs a few months back but didn’t do full loop of the lake as weather was a bit hairy,will definitely be back,planning to do the maumturks before end of summer and can’t wait.
Happy days. Never done Maumturks. On my list thou. Please so make it your business to get back to the comeraghs.. special place. Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching 😁👏
Nice, thanks dude. Gotta get there soon. Did the Arra Loop on your recommendation last week. A hike I'd recommend is Anglesborough to Galtee More, over Temple Hill and Lyracappal. Loving the vids.
Thanks Mike. Area loop is a lovely hike. Savage history there. Thanks for the recommendation dude. I'll put that on my list. Need to do a good video of the Galtees and that might be the route. 👏👏
@@soletrail Did this hike today. Stunning. Thanks for highlighting it. Keep it up, cheers.
Nice view 🤩✌
We did it on Sunday, fabulous hike, challenging at times, the dogs loved it.
Love to go out walking but the heights may be a bit too much :(
I hear you John. Not for the faint hearted to be honest. The lake is very much worth hiking too. Really beautiful area with Mahon Falls up the road.
Planning this hike in March 👌 what hiking poles would you recommend in general?
Hello Marianne. All depends on price really. My new ones are Black diamond Trail Poles. Light and very strong. My last poles were great but the clips for extending the poles were getting caught in my hiking pants. Look for poles with good extending clips. Look for something with an Inside screw adjustment system. Hope that helps.
@@soletrail I had been looking at the black diamond ones but literally didn’t know what I was after. Your vids are great btw 👌 I’m for Sligo next week and am gonna attempt the mighty Benbulben …. Not brave enough for Dairmuid and Grainnes cave atm though 😂
@@mariannemcmahon1929 Good le Sligo.. What a spot. Loved Benbulben. Diarmuid and Grainnes cave was a scary one. I edited our my girly screams 🤣. Black Diamond are great p[ole and very well made. The have a very good extension pole buckle or clip.. Whatever you want to call it. But it has a smooth finish and does not get caught in the pants. I know its only a small this but it can tear your pants. 1st world problems. Thanks for watching the videos 😁
@@soletrail they’re helping me plan my hiking trips 😉
@@mariannemcmahon1929 Happy days. Enjoy Sligo. Brilliant spot.
Beautiful, subscribed! :)
Thank you 😌😁
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