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Irish Mountain Challenges

The Irish Mountain Challenges are a unique set of 23 standalone single-day hillwalking challenges. Each challenges focuses on a specific Irish mountain range containing at least 3 proper mountain summits (two of which must also be on the Slievemore list). Hillwalkers are invited to undertake our single-day Irish Mountain Challenges each year during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. To earn a Certificate of Completion, the challenger must log visits to every summit on their chosen challenge's list while on location using the Peakhunter app. Single-day Irish Mountain Challenges are only open to registered competitors who have submitted a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 30th June. All verified single-day challenge completions will count towards the participants' scores in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. They can also count towards their scores in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and other Specialist Award ​competitions.

​Peakhunter is our official logging and score-keeping partner.

If a participant completes one of our Irish Mountain Challenges in its entirety in 24 hours or less during the Sport Hillwalking season, it is worth points equal to the combined point-score values of all that challenge's listed locations in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. For example, logged visits to all 14 mountain summits in the Mourne Mountains range during a single 24-hour period is worth 121 points. Single-day completers can claim a Certificate of Completion once per Mountain Challenge per year. To claim Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points and a Certificate of Completion, a participant must submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within one week of completing a challenge.

Please note that our range-specific mountain challenges should only be attempted by experienced hillwalkers who can navigate using a traditional magnetic compass and hardcopy map. For this reason, you can only claim certificates and points can for single-day mountain challenge completions if one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day contains a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000). This image is the minimum evidence of hillwalking competence we require. Certificates and points will not be issued without it. Relevant maps are listed on the mountain challenge pages on The Ireland Walking Guide website.

The Irish Mountain Challenges also provide interesting charity-fundraising opportunities for hillwalkers.​


The map below shows the 23 mountain challenges which each focus on a specific mountain range.
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The All-Ireland Mountain Challenge


​Challenge yourself to visit all 209 mountain summits in Ireland within a single year between 1st January and 31st December. Completers of this challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form should be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge. 

Individuals undertaking this All-Ireland list challenge are encouraged to also take part in the Irish Mountaineer of the Year competition. To register, hillwalkers must first submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June. Submitting this form will also enable them to compete in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships. 

The All-Ireland Mountain Challenge and Irish Mountaineer of the Year competition are based entirely on the Irish Hewitts list. This is the official and complete list of proper mountains in Ireland.

The Achill Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit on Achill Island in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Bens Mountain Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Twelve Bens range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Blackstairs Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Blackstairs Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Bluestack Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Bluestack Mountains in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Caha Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Caha Mountains Northeast and Southwest ranges in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Comeragh Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Comeragh Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Derrynasaggart Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Derrynasaggart Mountains Northeast range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Derryveagh Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Derryveagh Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Dingle Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dingle Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Dunkerron Mountains Northeast Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dunkerron Mountains Northeast range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Dunkerron Mountains Southwest Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dunkerron Mountains Southwest range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Galtee Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Galtee Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Knockmealdown Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Knockmealdown Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountain Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Mangerton Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mangerton Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Maumturk Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Maumturk Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Mourne Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mourne Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Mweelrea Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mweelrea Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Nephins Mountain Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the extended Nephins upland area (Nephin and the Nephin Beg Range) in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later),

The Shehy Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Shehy Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Sperrin Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Sperrin Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Wicklow Mountains North Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the northern half of the Wicklow Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).
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The Wicklow Mountains South Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the southern half of the Wicklow Mountains range in under 24 hours (midnight to midnight) during the Sport Hillwalking competition season. Completers of this single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion and convert their achievement into Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points by completing the following steps:

  • Submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Score at least 50 points in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships before 11:59pm on 30th June.
  • Log all summits on the challenge's list in a single day during the Sport Hillwalking competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. Please note that one of the Peakhunter log entries recorded on challenge day must also contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
  • Submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form (Single-Day Challenges) within 7 days of completion (or within 7 days of receiving the form's link, if later).

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