Coumshingaun loop up Kilclooney Mountain: route map, distance and time
792 m · Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains · OS grid S316105
Kilclooney Mountain, also called Fauscoum, is the 792 m high point of the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford, above the corrie lake of Coumshingaun.
Climb the southern arm of the Coumshingaun corrie with some easy scrambling, follow the rim to the summit and return by the northern arm.
Coumshingaun loop at a glance
| Distance | 4.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 837 m |
| Time up | 2h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Kilclooney Wood car park (R676) |
| Summit grid reference | S316105 |
Coumshingaun loop map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Coumshingaun loop takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 3h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 5m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 08:00, sunset 18:29. Start by 14:09 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:02, sunset 18:27. Start by 14:07 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Kilclooney Mountain summit weather for this route
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About Kilclooney Mountain
Kilclooney Mountain, also called Fauscoum, is the 792 m high point of the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford, above the corrie lake of Coumshingaun. More about Kilclooney Mountain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Marilyn, Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Knockaunapeebra (724 m), 1 km south-west
- Carrignagower (767 m), 1.6 km north-west
- Coumfea North Top (728 m), 2.1 km west
- Coumfea (742 m), 2.3 km west
Challenges that include Kilclooney Mountain
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location, what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Coumshingaun loop: questions and answers
How far is Coumshingaun loop?
Coumshingaun loop is 4.9 km one way to the summit of Kilclooney Mountain, with 837 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.8 km.
How long does Coumshingaun loop take?
About 2h 25m to the summit of Kilclooney Mountain and 3h 20m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Coumshingaun loop?
Coumshingaun loop starts from Kilclooney Wood car park (R676).
Is Coumshingaun loop suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Coumshingaun loop today?
By 14:09 at the latest. Sunset on Kilclooney Mountain today is 18:29, Coumshingaun loop takes about 3h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Coumshingaun loop?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).