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|text='''Carrauntoohil''' in [[County Kerry]] is the highest mountain in Ireland, and consequently the county top of County Kerry. It is the central peak of Ireland's grandest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and rises to 3,406 feet above sea level: one of nine tops in the Reeks to exceed 3,000 feet. The summit of Carrauntoohil is topped by a large metal cross a further 16 feet tall. | |text='''Carrauntoohil''' in [[County Kerry]] is the highest mountain in Ireland, and consequently the county top of County Kerry. It is the central peak of Ireland's grandest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and rises to 3,406 feet above sea level: one of nine tops in the Reeks to exceed 3,000 feet. The summit of Carrauntoohil is topped by a large metal cross a further 16 feet tall. | ||
The mountain is most often climbed from the northeast, along the Hag's Glen and up the steep Devil's Ladder to the col between Carrauntoohil and Knocknapeasta, and then northwest to the summit. The top can be achieved without climbing equipment, with care given to the shifting ground, though the height of the mountain puts it off casual walkers}}<noinclude> | The mountain is most often climbed from the northeast, along the Hag's Glen and up the steep Devil's Ladder to the col between Carrauntoohil and Knocknapeasta, and then northwest to the summit. The top can be achieved without climbing equipment, with care given to the shifting ground, though the height of the mountain puts it off casual walkers.}}<noinclude> | ||
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