High Points of Ireland
Ireland High Points list
Below you will find a list of the highest point in each county of Ireland
The table is laid out alphabetically by county. If there’s a link on the mountain name that means I’ve hiked it and the link will bring you to the relevant blog post.
I’ve also assigned a completely subjective rating to the mountains based on my experience on the day.
Ultimately, almost all of these mountains are worthy of a visit, either in and of themselves, or because they are situated in beautiful areas. Trostan in Antrim, for example, is a pleasant walk with great views that can be accessed via a fantastic coastal drive from Larne. Further, Trostan is located in an area with a wealth of attractions like the Glens of Antrim and the Giant’s Causway.
Sligo’s Truskmore gets a star in spite of having to acces it by slogging up a steep access road, because the surrounding Gleniff Valley and nearby Benbulbin and Benwiskin are sights to behold.
No Star: A hill for the dedicated peak bagger
* :A good mountain in it’s category
** : An excellent mountain worth a detour
*** : An exceptional mountain worth a specific journey
| County | Mountain Name | Height (metres) | OS 1:50k map | My Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim | Trostan | 550 | 9 | * |
| Armagh | Slieve Gullion | 573 | 29 | ** |
| Carlow | Mount Leinster | 795 | 68 | * |
| Cavan | Cuilcagh | 665 | 26 | * |
| Clare | Moylussa | 532 | 58 | * |
| Cork | Knockboy | 706 | 85 | * |
| Donegal | Errigal | 751 | 1 | *** |
| Down | Slieve Donard | 850 | 29 | *** |
| Dublin | Kippure | 757 | 56 | * |
| Fermanagh | Cuilcagh | 665 | 26 | * |
| Galway | Binn Bhán (Ben Baun) | 729 | 37 | *** |
| Kerry | Carrauntoohil | 1039 | 78 | *** |
| Kildare | Cupidstown Hill | 379 | 50 | |
| Kilkenny | Brandon Hill | 515 | 68 | * |
| Laois | Arderin | 527 | 54 | ** |
| Leitrim | Truskmore SE Top | 647 | 16 | * |
| Limerick | Galtymore | 919 | 74 | ** |
| Derry | Sawel | 678 | 13 | * |
| Longford | Corn Hill | 278 | 34 | |
| Louth | Slieve Foye | 589 | 29&36A | ** |
| Mayo | Mweelrea | 814 | 37 | *** |
| Meath | Lough Crew/ Slieve Na Calliagh | 279 | 42 | ** |
| Monaghan | Slieve Beagh East | 366 | 18 | * |
| Offaly | Arderin | 527 | 54 | ** |
| Roscommon | Corrie Mountain (Seltanasaggart) | 422 | 26 | |
| Sligo | Truskmore | 647 | 16 | * |
| Tipperary | Galtymore | 919 | 74 | ** |
| Tyrone | Sawel | 678 | 13 | * |
| Waterford | Knockmealdown | 794 | 74 | ** |
| Westmeath | Mullaghmeen | 258 | 41 | * |
| Wexford | Mount Leinster | 795 | 68 | * |
| Wicklow | Lugnaquilla | 925 | 56 | ** |
I have started to do this too……..so delighted to have found your website as it will be so helpful over the year!
Hi Eva, hope the blog helps, you have lots of great walks to look forward to. If i can be of any help let me know. Murray
Hi Murray,
Myself and my mate completed all County peaks last weekend and by chance ended up finishing in Cork like yourself. We came across your web page early on in our journey and it was invaluable throughout. Just wanted to send you a message to say “Thanks” for all the information you posted. It has helped us achieve our own climbing goals and maybe even wetted the appetite to venture abroad! I’ve put together a youtube video of our climbs! Thanks again Darren
Hi Darren,
Thanks for your message, I’m really delighted to think that my posts might have been some help to your adventure.
Visiting the County Tops is a great project, isn’t it? I like your photos, they brought back lots of memories. It looks like you had a lot of similarly shite weather as me
Well done on completing the tops, have you logged your progress on MountainViews.ie?
Have you another project lined up? Good luck with it!
Murray