Nine Stones via the access road up Mount Leinster: route map, distance and time
794 m · Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow · OS grid S826525
Mount Leinster is the highest peak of the Blackstairs Mountains on the Carlow and Wexford border, with a TV transmitter on its summit.
A tarmac access road climbs from the car park to the mast on the summit.
Nine Stones via the access road at a glance
| Distance | 2.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 352 m |
| Time up | 1h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Nine Stones car park |
| Summit grid reference | S826525 |
Nine Stones via the access road 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 Nine Stones via the access road takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 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 07:58, sunset 18:26. Start by 15:46 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:00, sunset 18:24. Start by 15:44 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Mount Leinster summit weather for this route
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About Mount Leinster
Mount Leinster is the highest peak of the Blackstairs Mountains on the Carlow and Wexford border, with a TV transmitter on its summit. More about Mount Leinster, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Marilyn, Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam, historic county top, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Mount Leinster East Top (657 m), 1.8 km east
Challenges that include Mount Leinster
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.
Nine Stones via the access road: questions and answers
How far is Nine Stones via the access road?
Nine Stones via the access road is 2.7 km one way to the summit of Mount Leinster, with 352 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.4 km.
How long does Nine Stones via the access road take?
About 1h 10m to the summit of Mount Leinster and 1h 40m 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 2h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Nine Stones via the access road?
Nine Stones via the access road starts from Nine Stones car park.
Is Nine Stones via the access road suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Nine Stones via the access road today?
By 15:46 at the latest. Sunset on Mount Leinster today is 18:26, Nine Stones via the access road takes about 1h 40m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Nine Stones via the access road?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).