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White Mountain and Blackstairs Mountain loop from Rathnure

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Ireland

Wexford

White Mountain and Blackstairs Mountain loop from Rathnure

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White Mountain and Blackstairs Mountain loop from Rathnure

08:39

26.8km

860m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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155 m

Rathnure

Highlight • Settlement

Rathnure is a small village in rural Ireland at the eastern foot of the Blackstairs Mountain. On the R731 road it's accessible by bus which makes it a good start …

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10.6 km

White Mountain

Highlight • Summit

White Mountain stands at 509 metres (1,670 ft), the highest point on the ridge running south from Blackstairs Mountain. The ridge makes a great walk or run and this southern …

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17.1 km

Blackstairs Mountain

Highlight • Summit

The Blackstairs Mountains run roughly north/south along the border between County Carlow and County Wexford in Ireland. The highest peak is Mount Leinster with a total height of 796 metres …

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.35 km

9.20 km

4.81 km

3.45 km

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.15 km

4.81 km

2.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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