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Galty Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 919 metres Summits in area: 23 OS Map(s): 66, 74 for all tops Set Area Map On     Galtymore Mountain Limerick/ Tipperary County Cnoc Mór na Gaibhlte A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Cnoc Mór na Gaibhlte [GE], 'big hill of the Galtees') Height: 919 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 74 for top Grid Ref: R87849 23795 Latitude: 52.366046 Longitude: -8.179118 ITM: 587801 623845 Prominence: 899m   Isolation: 1.0km The summit of Galtymore is marked as Dawson's Table. Captain Dawson was a landowner in this area (Tipperary Directory 1889). Cf. Percy's Table on Galtymore. Galtymore is the highest mountain in the Galty Mountains area and the 14th highest in Ireland. Galtymore is the highest point in county Limerick and also the highest in Tipperary. Our data has reached 100% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Galtymore Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 11 Next page >> Expand pics.   simon3  28 Jun 2005 This photo shows the cliffs above Lough Curra, with Galtymore on the skyline. Claude Wall [Mountaineering in Ireland] described the cliffs as “vegetated and unpromising”, however it was that very vegetation which interested the botanist R Lloyd Praeger. He said “A number of alpine species cling to the cliffs, but they are of the more widespread kinds. The best plant of the hills is Saxifraga spathularis …” Just in case you see one of these plants I gather it has thick green leaves and sports impressive 5-petalled pink flowers on longish red stalks. On another note the picture also illustrates a safety issue with a lot of the Galtees. Left in this picture is towards the north. Don’t assume that you can leave the main ridge towards the north just anywhere. (Comment Rating 3.76) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. jackill  27 Dec 2004 Galtymore from the black road under Knockeenatoung on the way back down after a morning spent mostly in freezing cloud and fresh snow on St Stephens day 2004. The summit is covered in cloud on the right of photo. In the centre you can see the Attychraan rivers source on the lower slopes. On the left is the sweep down from Dawsons table to Knockduff and Knocknagalty. The sun had just started to melt some of the snow revealing the heather underneath. (Comment Rating 3.75) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average kenefickwg  21 Oct 2003 Parked the car at RS893 203 (Point A) on Sat 18/10/03. It was warm and sunny with a slight breeze at the car park. I walked what I think is called the Black Road high over Attychraan River valley taking in the spectacular views. I stopped for awhile to watch a shepherd with his dog gathering sheep on Knockeenatoung and had my first clear view of Galtymore and Galtybeg. Where this path takes a N E turn I headed through a short boggy patch and across a plateau N W towards Galtymore. On reaching the edge of the plateau and in order not to give away too much hard earned height I turned for Galtybeg. Some height has to be lost before heading for the col between the two peaks. I was walking a bit back from the edge and the ground was soft and while taking a step my other foot sank which forced me to miss and in putting down my hand to save a fall I sprained my fingers which are still very sore. Where the climb gets very steep the breeze had turned into a howling wind which made this part of the ascent difficult and no chance to enjoy the view opening out over the Golden Vale. The ground levels off near the summit so the last bit is easy. Wind is gone again so the lunch break is fantastic. Magnificent views in all directions and Lough Curra in the shade below the second cairn. This is one I want to do again and take in Galtybeg. Care is needed to get back to the col but once the path is found again the walk back is beautiful. Wonderful views and clean air and apart from the soft sounds of the wild the scarce commodity in the modern world---silence. Point A: S893 203 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.69) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   grafoley  18 Mar 2009 St Patricks Weekend 2009; Starting from the Mountain Lodge Youth hostel we traced Joss Lynam's route in 'Best Irish Walks' which follows the forest road for about 2km. From here you leave the road and head down towards the valley beneath Knockeenatoung where you cross the stream a couple of times. Bearing northwestwards, through the boggy terrain, you eventually pick up the Black Road and follow this to the end. From here you cross the base of Galtybeg and then up towards the summit of Galtymore. The views were fantastic, however it is very windy here and a lot of care is needed as the drop off to Lough Borheen is quite sharp. Taking this route from the youth hostel is about 14.5kms with an assent of 880m and an average walking time of 5.5hrs. I noticed a comment previously where someone said they walked this in runners and jeans ... I'd love to know if they were waterproof !! we had all our gear and this was the only thing that saved us from some very soggy socks !!! (Comment Rating 3.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Galtee Beg view Expand pics. Prius  9 Jun 2009 Walked the Black road last Tuesday. Fantastic weather. The path around Galtybeg in to the gap is eroded so badly I could not believe. Walked over Dawsons table down to the Famine wall & on down to the forest. This part of the walk was in good condition. In future will do Galtee Beg as well (Comment Rating 3.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   bogtrotter_ie  26 Oct 2002 This is a picture of Galtymore from the North-West, on the ridge from Slievecushnabinnia. I took this on New Years Eve last in the Galty mountains. What a way to greet the New Year. It was bitter cold, -6 at the car before I even started up. But, it was bone dry and the sun was shining. So, I didn't even need any head protection. The snow was very heavy and frozen crisp, there was a lovely blue sky with a few wispy clouds. Even my ever present companion - Scamp - enjoyed the day. I thought they were very rare pictures to get in Ireland. (Comment Rating 3.65) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Galtymore Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 11 Next page >> (End of comment section for Galtymore. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 19 Next page >> Forum: General Re: Overlooked wicklore 6 hours ago. 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