Suits: Younger walkers, aged 4-9.
Hike: Hikers usually have to pump the calves for stunning views, but this short trail gives all the reward with hardly any effort (for adults, anyway). The Scalp, from the Irish for chasm or crevice, is a rocky pass carved by an Ice Age glacier, and today the route of the R117. Its boulder-strewn west face was a favourite of Victorian photographers, but you can nab smartphone pix after an easy ascent through the woods, following red trail signage. We brought a picnic, breaking it out between giant chunks of granite, and soaking up a panorama that ranges south towards the Sugar Loaf. If you wish, extend your visit to include the nearby Lead Mines and Carrickgollagan. – PÓC
Start and Finish at: Barnaslingan Woods.
Level: Easy.
Length / Time: 2km (approx); 1-1.5hours.
Pack: Water, snacks (and a few history notes) should do it for this short stroll.
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