I've only climbed it once which is a shame cause I live only 2 miles from it. Glad I have done it though. Well worth the trip!!! A few pints in Kate Kearneys and a nice roast dinner went down a treat as well!! More

Amazing view, worth the arduous climb. Big achievement to get to the top. Scary coming down at times, long walk back to the car from the bottom! Great team spirit and camaraderie with walkers. More

Climbed Carrauntoohil in group with guide via Devil's Ladder, and then up to top. Proper boots and rain gear essential as loose stones and scree in Devils ladder and weather conditions can change rapidly. Was snowing on top. Would recommend climbimg with a guide if first time. Fantastic views from on top, and interesting descent via O'Sheas gully. More

The start of the walk up Carrantoohill is fairly steady after leaving the farm car park at the farm (there is a cafe serving drinks and homemade cakes, showers & toilets). The farm charges 2euros to park there. The weather for our walk was dry but a bit cloudy with the odd spit of rain but nothing significant, yet the... More

This is a stunning part of the country - certainly worth a visit while in Killarney. More

I love the variety to the routes up this mountain from a thrilling climb to a pleasant walk. But beware, the weather can change very quickly and it can be very dangerous. Don't go near it unless you have the proper equipment, map. compass and know how to use them. More

Leave from a local farm yard at base of mountain. Just a great day for the average trecker. More

What can you say, after all it's Ireland's tallest mountain and it's awesome!'!!!!!!! More

Somehow we ignored the text in our guidebook which said "Devil's Ladder will turn into a waterfall when it rains" - because we set out to climb Carrantoohil in strong rain. (I should add I was 5 months pregnant). We got to the bottom of the ladder, having my husband already fallen into one the streams, and me tripping on... More