Another New Years Day, another walk in the hills.

Today we returned to Lyragoppal in the Galtee Mountains. The weather was good, but it became quite cold and windy as we reached the summit. Visibility at the top was not so good, which is a pity because the view from the top is expansive and quite breathtaking.

The walk itself took just under 5 hours. The walk itself was not too difficult, although the journey to the summit was quite a climb.

Sunrise New Years Day 2013
Walk starting point
The ridges and valleys of the Galtees
The cairn at the summit of Lyragoppal
Wall at summit of Lyragoppal
Sun shining on the valley below
South of Lyragoppal
Southern valleys
The ridge down from Lyragoppal.
Knockmealdowns in distance
Bogland on southern ridge