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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie

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⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our priority.

Our mountain guides are the very best, the most experienced and competent, most truly passionate and of course not to mention, best “fun”. We only employ those with an extensive local knowledge and who ooze a real & genuine passion for what they do so you can rely upon us to give you the very best and hugely memorable hiking & climbing experience and their expertise will help to lift your experience out of the ordinary. KerryClimbing have also been listed as #1 Outdoor Activity in Killarney for 8years !!! You are booking the best.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Waterproof Jacket AND Waterproof overtrousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential )

Comfortable Clothing ( STRICTLY NO JEANS / DENIM )

Rucksack

Hiking Boots

Water / Fluids & a packed lunch ( energy bars / jellies also recommended ! )

Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit

Light Gloves ( Yes even in Summer it gets cold on the top! )

Sense of Adventure !!

Not suitable for anyone with low fitness or mobility issues

⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our top priority.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

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Carrantoohil

Guided Ascent of Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain: When you make an ascent with us you will not just be tagging along – we will share a wealth of historical, geological and natural history which these mountains have in abundance. We are very passionate about this area and it shows. Guests ages 16 and up can attend. It is worth mentioning before you proceed that any ascent of Ireland's highest mountain should only be undertaken if you feel you have the required level of fitness. You will be hiking over tough strenuous mountain terrain that does not have trails for at least 6 hours. The route is over 11 kmtrs long and within that there is 1000mtrs of ascent and decent! We have found that people have previously underestimated the climb so it is necessary to state this. Waterproof / windproof jacket and over trousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential ) Comfortable Clothing NO JEANS / DENIM Hiking Boots Fluid Packed Lunch Back Pack ( essential ) Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Award winning guides - we are #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 consecutive years

Highly informative guides offering local history, geology and stories in a fun environment

Highly Experienced Local Guide

Food & Drink not included

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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil

Reviews

4.99

1,114 reviews

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  • Life changing!!

    717mervynb,,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An amazing experience with the absolute best in the business! Kerry Climbing.ie are a must if you intend climbing in Kerry. Thank you for a genuine life changing experience.

  • An epic day on The Cummeenapeasta Ridge

    johnmH2110SM,,Dec 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Another fantastic day out with Kerry Climbing, this time on the epic Cummeenapeasta Ridge. Not for the faint hearted, or for those with a fear of heights but Piaras has an incredible knack of instilling confidence in those in the group. He’s so laid back, yet so professional. An exhilarating scramble across one of Ireland’s most incredible ridges, the day was superb, the views were incredible and the sense of achievement afterwards was palpable. For anyone wishing to tackle some of the big Kerry mountains and looking for an expert guide, Kerry Climbing has to be the obvious choice. A really lovely, family run business providing epic experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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  • Brilliant hike and experience with Kerry Climbing

    BrigWalsh,,Dec 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Absolutely brilliant day out! First time doing a hike of this calibre but Piaras, our guide, was really friendly, knowledgeable about the area/climb, just great craic overall. Felt really well cared for and that I was in good hands! Would definitely do again and with Kerry Climbing!

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  • It was a great experience from start to finish , the booking easy ,knowing what to bring all listed out before hand .

    R2938JOmichaeln,,Dec 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    From the time we booked on line to being back in the car park after climbing Carrauntoohil Kerry climbing were very professional . The day we pick in October we couldn't have being luckier. Myself and the wife decided to do O Sheas Gully for the most changeling Route . Piaras was our guide for the day and was excellent , little did we know he was sizing us up from the minute we walked in from the car park on our fitness and ability to complete the climb. All throughout the climb he was given us information and history about the aera . Piaras was very helpful with my wife Joanne when we got to the tricky parts of the climb . He took lots of photos on the way and shared with us later . We took some nice breaks to take in the beauty of Kerry and were blessed with the day we got as we got to see for miles around . This experience to climb Carrauntoohil was excellent and all credit goes to Piaras and the Kerry climbing group . The climb is not for the faint heart but with a professional Guide like Piaras its a walk in the park . Myself and my wife had a great day the 7 hours just flew chatting and looking around its like you were transported into another world . I would recommend Kerry climbing to use for their knowledge of the mountain , knowing the routes and the dangers with climbing this mountain . Having a guide just made the day that much better and it took all the stress away . This was one of the things that we wanted to do for a while and feel its a great achievement. I plan on using Kerry Climbing to do anther adventure with the rest of my family . all in all great day made easier by having a great guide ,Thanks Piaras .

  • Fall Carrauntoohil Guided Hike - Brothers O'Shea

    I760MYjorger,,Nov 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing experience! Our guide Piaras was very knowledgeable and made the experience very fun and safe. Everyone in the group was well-prepared and friendly which made it for a great climbing day. The walk was absolutely stunning and one of the most beautiful places I've seen in Ireland. Definitely would recommend this experience if you're interested in Carrauntoohil!

  • Brother O Shea's Gully

    fiacht2025,,Nov 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a fantastic hike. Even as locals, I and my group benefitted greatly from our guides wealth of knowledge and experience.

  • If you want the full experience book a guide

    seadnatoibin,,Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This is my second time climbing Corrán Tuathail with KC. Apart from the obvious safety element, the guides provide a really interesting and fun experience that can not be matched by solo climbing. I have done both so I know. The knowledge of the history, lore, geology, ecology, etc that the guides share , add colour and texture and many dimensions to the climbing experience. I brought my two adult sons on the climb and Pearse our guide left them fully charged and ready for the next climb,

  • A wonderful adventure.

    355naomir,,Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fantastic adventure with an amazing guide Piaras who was full of wonderful stories, information and history of the area. A real gentleman He was patient and calm in his guidance,making the whole experience memorable.

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  • A brilliant experience with a fantastic guide

    E9570DHpaulam,,Oct 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I was determined to climb Carrantouhill on a recent trip to Kerry, but as a solo traveller in late October, I realised this was not to be underestimated. I'm so glad I decided to book on a guided group with Kerry Climbing. Pearse, our guide, really made it a great experience. He was friendly and very encouraging, but mindful of our health and safety as well as our enjoyment. Pearse had a wealth of fascinating local knowledge to share on the history, geology and wildlife of the mountains. It was a super experience and highly recommended. Many thanks!

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  • Fantastic Hike

    635erino,,Oct 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, encouraging, and overall just fantastic! He knew the land, the area, was able to give us some history of such, and this added to the overall experience. Despite not having the best weather, I had an incredible day and would recommend to any solo traveler who enjoys hiking!!

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