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Ben Lugmore loop and scramble — County Mayo

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Ben Lugmore loop and scramble — County Mayo

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4.3

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Ben Lugmore loop and scramble — County Mayo

05:24

12.6km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.58 km for 3.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.95 km

View of Ben Lugmore

Highlight • Viewpoint

The imposing cliffs of Ben Lugmore stare you in the face and the path here is very steep. Everything is worthwhile though as the views are sublime.

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7.45 km

Ben Lugmore

Highlight • Summit

Here you will have stunning vistas down over Doo Lough whilst negotiating along a relatively narrow ridge line. Simply stunning!

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7.87 km

Ben Lugmore East Top

Highlight • Summit

You have stunning views here looking down over Doo Lough and looking back along the ridge line towards Ben Lugmore main summit.

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11.6 km

Doo Lough Famine Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A stark reminder of the dark history of these lands. During the Famine Years, almost 400 starving adults and children walked 10 miles from Louisburgh to Doo Lough, seeking food …

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

3.23 km

3.07 km

371 m

204 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

3.23 km

3.07 km

575 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

11°C

3°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Chandra Bellasio

September 10, 2023, Ben Lugmore loop and scramble — County Mayo

This loop offers stunning views but the descent is very dangerous, I do not recommend it. The last 4-500 m descent is vertical with rocks and although the terrain was as dry as it could possibly get it was still slippery, I fell a few times and the risk is to not stop. Should you decide to venture on this loop I suggest to follow a less steep descent by turning right before the last wall and then follow the river back to the car park. Do not attempt when wet.

Ben Lugmore loop and scramble — County Mayo

View of Ben Lugmore

Ben Lugmore

Ben Lugmore East Top

Doo Lough Famine Memorial

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