Croghan Mountain, Mountain summit in County Wicklow, Ireland
Croghan Mountain is a 606-meter summit located between County Wicklow and Wexford with multiple walking routes. The terrain changes from forested areas to open grassland as you climb toward the peak.
In the late 1700s, people gathered around Croghan Mountain to collect gold from nearby streams during a period of local mining activity. This early resource extraction shaped the region's economic past.
The name Croghan Kinsella comes from the Uí Chinnsealaigh family who ruled this area during medieval times. This connection to the past remains visible in how locals speak about and relate to the mountain.
Three main walking routes start from the car park at The White Heaps, ranging from shorter options around 4 kilometers to longer trails of 7 kilometers. The best time to walk is during drier months when the paths are less muddy and easier to navigate.
The eastern slopes host the Raheenleagh Wind Farm with eleven large turbines generating power since 2016. These structures create a striking contrast to the natural landscape and are visible from various viewpoints on the mountain.
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