| They may be famous throughout the world but | | | | which extend their tentacles to the coastlines of |
| the mountains of Ireland, whilst many in number, | | | | the country. |
| are of relatively low when levels compared to | | | | The most notable of these are the Mourne |
| other ranges in the British Isles and Europe. As | | | | Mountainson the North east of the island, the |
| such they will not attract the serious climber who | | | | Derryveagh Mountains in County Donegal and the |
| seeks out more demanding challenges in Austria, | | | | Wicklow Mountains, just south of Dublin City, in |
| Switzerland, France and Spain to name but a few | | | | the east of country. The mountains and the |
| other European countries. However, because of | | | | Lakes of Killarney are, of course, probably the |
| their lack of height, most ranges are eminently | | | | most famous in Ireland, being part of the |
| suitable for hiking for people of all ages and have | | | | Macgillycuddy Reeks in which Carrantuohill stands |
| some outstandingly superb trails which visitors can | | | | as the highest peak on the Island of Ireland at |
| explore. | | | | 3,409 feet. |
| Despite their height from a scenic point of view, | | | | The exception to the general flatlands of middle |
| the mountains of Ireland have a lot to offer as | | | | Ireland is the Slieve Bloom Mountains which |
| most are on the coastal periphery of the island | | | | straddle the counties of Offaly and Tipperary |
| and provide stunning views of the Irish coast. The | | | | mainly. The Slieve Bloom Way is a noted walking |
| centre of the island of Ireland is generally flat bog | | | | and hiking trail very popular with visitors. |
| land, surrounded by mountain ranges many of | | | | |