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Binn Gabhar Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/22/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A hike to the peak of Binn Gabhar

From the parking place access to the mountain is via the driveway of the youth hostel following the arrows for the stile and Benlettery. This cache is best combined with Binn Leitrí as you will need to pass its summit along your way to Binn Gabhar. To download the GPX file of the route we took click here. This will take you on a 7km/5hr round trip covering both summits and caches. The total altitude difference is 780m.

Proper waterproof walking boots/gear is are required. Depending on the time of the year this area can be very boggy so gaiters might be advisable. Walking sticks would also be recommended due to loose stone terrain in some areas and the steep grassy slope on descent.

Some trivia (taken from MountainViews.ie):
On the summit of this mountain you will find thrift (or sea-pink) in bloom during the late spring, despite the fact that it is far inland.

There are fantastic views of the peaks of the Twelve Pins and east to the Maumturk Mountains.

Enjoy.

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