The Accessible High Points (Level 2) is a sub-list of the Gribbon list of Ireland's major geographical High Points. Compiled by Kieron Gribbon, and first published on 24th June 2017, the Accessible High Points (Level 2) is the first-ever High Points list created specifically for people under the age of 18 years old. Along with the Accessible High Points (Level 1) sub-list, it is part of High Point Ireland's wider strategy to introduce young people to the sports discipline of Highpointeering and to provide a structured means of personal progression. In the High Point Ireland leagues, awards, and challenge initiatives, this entire sub-list is worth a total of 166 points and 13,625 metres.
The Accessible High Points (Level 2) sub-list comprises 30 Irish High Point locations which meet the following criteria:
The Accessible High Points (Level 2) sub-list comprises 30 Irish High Point locations which meet the following criteria:
- Has an approach route suitable for people under the age of 18 years old and accompanying younger siblings who are also walkers.
- Has no known access issues in terms of permission.
Our logging partner
We invite you to log your Accessible High Point (Level 2) location visits with Peakhunter, our official logging partner. Peakhunter is the world's No.1 peak-logging platform (www.peakhunter.com). The Peakhunter app allows you to create a log entry by simply pressing a button on your smartphone while you are physically present at a High Point location. Download the app here.
The Accessible High Point (Level 2) locations have all been added to the Peakhunter database and are ready for you to start logging. The Accessible High Points (Level 2) sub-list has been assigned its very own digital badge on the Peakhunter platform. If you complete the list using the app, you will earn the badge for your Peakhunter profile.
We also have a year-long challenge hosted exclusively on the Peakhunter platform. Links to all High Point Ireland lists and challenges on the Peakhunter website are listed on our partner profile page.
Find out more about creating Peakhunter log entries...
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If you are planning to visit any of the locations on the Gribbon list of Ireland's major geographical High Points, please be aware that Highpointeering, rambling, hill-walking, hiking, mountaineering, mountain running and cycling are risk sports. High Point Ireland, Kieron Gribbon (the website's author and founder of High Point Ireland) and Donard Media (the website's publisher) accept no responsibility for any injury, loss or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this website. Personal safety is entirely the participant's own responsibility.
The inclusion of locations on the Gribbon list of Ireland's major geographical High Points is based entirely on each location's ability to meet the necessary criteria for at least one of the eight primary sub-lists contained on this website. It should not be assumed that access is permitted to any of the High Point locations on the list. High Point Ireland, Kieron Gribbon and Donard Media recommend that anyone planning to visit any of the High Point locations on the list should check for potential access restrictions and to request permission from the relevant landowner(s) in advance.
Copyright © Kieron Gribbon 2015 - 2018
The High Point Ireland website has been created by Kieron Gribbon (author of Ireland's County High Points: A Walking Guide
and The Gribbons: A Complete List of Ireland's Major Geographical High Points). Kieron is also the creator of
The Ireland Walking Guide, The Ireland Sightseeing Guide and The Ireland Geography Guide websites.
and The Gribbons: A Complete List of Ireland's Major Geographical High Points). Kieron is also the creator of
The Ireland Walking Guide, The Ireland Sightseeing Guide and The Ireland Geography Guide websites.
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