We had an amazing day on Mweelrea yesterday. It was a day of many seasons starting off in bright sunshine and then peppered with hailstones half way up the ramp. On reaching Benbury, Mweelrea was completely enveloped in cloud. However as we made our way to the summit the sun appeared again and we enjoyed the stunning views of the Nephin range to the north and the 12 Bens to the south and westward over Killary and the Atlantic with its many well known islands.
The terrain was extremely spongy and extra care was needed both on the ascent and descent. Lots of slipping and sliding but in the end all down safely and rewarded with a great day on the highest mountain in Connacht.
