The midges were not all that welcoming as we arrived and set off for the summit of Benbaun 531m. On reaching the summit either the midges called it a day or else we managed to outrun them but they disappeared. The next object of our hike was the rocky quartzite summit of Benbrack at 636m. Time for a well deserved lunch. The route continued past a small wee corrie lake which looked inviting for a dip but we instead kept our focus on the final summit of Knockbrack. To reach that we had to pass through the boundary fence of the Connemrara National Park. Thankfully there was a hole to pass through as climbing over the high deer wire would not be an option. The descent off the summit of knockbrack needs careful footing at first and also crossing the long grass lower down with all its hidden drains. It was then back to Kylemore for some well deserved treats to celebrate a memorable day.
