The Irish High Point Challenges are a unique set of standalone All-Ireland hillwalking challenges. Each is based on one of Ireland's 8 primary High Point sub-lists. Together, these sub-lists comprise the complete list of Ireland's 187 major geographical High Points. The 8 personal outdoor adventure challenges can be undertaken at any time. Please note that many of the High Point locations should only be visited by experienced, well-equipped hillwalkers and mountaineers. The objective of each challenge is to visit every High Point on a specific themed sub-list. The Irish High Point Challenges also provide interesting charity-fundraising opportunities for hillwalkers.
We also offer 24 separate single-day mountain challenges during the Sport Hillwalking season
We also offer 24 separate single-day mountain challenges during the Sport Hillwalking season
Province High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit the highest point in each of Ireland's 4 provinces. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
County High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit the highest point in each of Ireland's 32 counties. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
Local Council High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit the highest point in each of Ireland's 42 local council areas. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
Range High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit the highest point in each of Ireland's 125 upland areas (mountain / hill ranges). Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
Major Island High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit the highest point on each of Ireland's 30 major islands. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
Major River High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit the highest point in each of Ireland's 23 major river catchments. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
20km Isolation High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit all 48 summits in Ireland with topographical isolation of at least 20km. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
500m Prominence High Points Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit all 41 summits in Ireland with topographical prominence of at least 500m. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score competition points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and in our Sport Hillwalking Specialist Awards competitions. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.