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Following little used sheep tracks, we literally do get off the beaten track taking an alternative line cutting&nbsp; diagonally across the rugged gabbro slopes. Waterfalls line the route as we gradually climb higher eventually reaching the impressive Eagles Rock, the highest and furthest point on Northern end of County Louth\u2019s highest mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a well-earned lunch stop overlooking the beautiful Carlingford Lough, we start to track south east along the mountain spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a day with views ,its hard to know which side to look. To the right is the wide expanse of the Glenmore valley and The Ring of Gullion far beyond and to the left the full sweep of the Lough below as it winds its way out to The Irish Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We eventually reach the summit trig point and depending on conditions may take the Devils Ladder gully descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading towards the saddle and eventually down through the commons area and a nice stoned narrow \u2018boreen\u2019 or \u2018loanin\u2019 as they\u2019re known locally, we arrive back down into the quaint&nbsp; central village square of Carlingford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A day to remember!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This moderate to challenging graded walk takes you well off the beaten track to climb County Louth\u2019s highest peak. 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