Mweelrea is the highest mountain in Connacht at 814m.
Mweelrea encompasses five tops, with two major named summits, Mweelrea (814 m) and Ben Bury (795 m). There are a number of ascent routes the easiest being from Silver Strand on the western side. Our preferred route is from the Delphi Valley, starting at Doolough and ascending via “the ramp” underneath the stunning glacial rock face of Ben Lugamore.
Looking towards Mweelrea summit
Heading towards the Ramp
Summit Cairn 814m
The Ramp
Doolough
Ascending the ramp
Mweelrea summit
Summit of Mweelrea with the 12 Bens range peeping up through the clouds in the background
Descending the ramp underneath the cliffs of Ben Lugamore