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Carrick Mountain, Mountain summit in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Located in the eastern foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, Carrick Mountain reaches an elevation of 381 meters through forest-covered slopes and granite outcrops.

The mountain's name evolved from Carrigmurrely in 1756 to Carrickmacreily in 1795, possibly incorporating a reference to the family name Ó Murghaile.

The mountain features numerous forest roads that gained recognition among motorsport communities, hosting both official and informal car rallying events.

Access to the summit involves following forest paths from multiple starting points, including A'owle Wood entrance and Ballylusk Quarry, requiring navigation skills.

Granite formations near the summit contain 15 single-pitch climbing routes of varying difficulty, establishing the location as a rock climbing destination.

Elevation above the sea: 381 m

GPS coordinates: 52.98351,-6.16546

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01

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