The Irish Mountain Challenges are a unique set of standalone hillwalking challenges. 23 of the challenges each focuses on a specific Irish mountain range containing at least 3 mountain summits (two of which must also be on the Slievemore list, while the All-Ireland Mountain Challenge takes in the full list of 209 proper Irish 2,000ft+ mountain summits. The 24 personal outdoor adventure challenges can be undertaken at any time. Please note that many of the mountain summits should only be visited by experienced, well-equipped hillwalkers and mountaineers. The objective of each local challenge is to visit every mountain summit in a specific range. The objective of the All-Ireland Mountain Challenge is to visit all 209 Irish mountain summits.
If you are taking part in our Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition and you complete a range-specific mountain challenge in its entirety in 24 hours or less during the Sport Hillwalking season, you can claim points equal to the combined point-score values of all that challenge's listed locations. For example, logged visits to all 14 mountain summits in the Mourne Mountains range during a single 24-hour period is worth 121 bonus points. Single-day completers can also claim a Certificate of Completion once per year for each mountain challenge. To claim Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points and / or a Certificate of Completion, a participant must submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form 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.
We also offer 8 separate year-long High Point challenges.
The map below shows the 24 mountain challenges which each focus on a specific mountain range.
If you are taking part in our Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition and you complete a range-specific mountain challenge in its entirety in 24 hours or less during the Sport Hillwalking season, you can claim points equal to the combined point-score values of all that challenge's listed locations. For example, logged visits to all 14 mountain summits in the Mourne Mountains range during a single 24-hour period is worth 121 bonus points. Single-day completers can also claim a Certificate of Completion once per year for each mountain challenge. To claim Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition points and / or a Certificate of Completion, a participant must submit a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form 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.
We also offer 8 separate year-long High Point challenges.
The map below shows the 24 mountain challenges which each focus on a specific mountain range.
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. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Bens Mountain Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Twelve Bens range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Blackstairs Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Blackstairs Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Bluestack Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Bluestack Mountains in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Caha Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Caha Mountains Northeast and Southwest ranges in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Comeragh Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Comeragh Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Derrynasaggart Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Derrynasaggart Mountains Northeast range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Derryveagh Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Derryveagh Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Dingle Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dingle Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Dunkerron Mountains Northeast Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dunkerron Mountains Northeast range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Dunkerron Mountains Southwest Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dunkerron Mountains Southwest range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Galtee Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Galtee Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Knockmealdown Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Knockmealdown Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountain Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Mangerton Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mangerton Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Maumturk Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Maumturk Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Mourne Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mourne Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Mweelrea Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mweelrea Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Nephins Mountain Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Nephins upland area (Nephin and the Nephin Beg Range) in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Shehy Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Shehy Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
The Sperrin Mountains Challenge
Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Sperrin Mountains range in under 24 hours. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
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. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
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. Completers of this anytime single-day challenge can claim a Certificate of Completion from us by submitting a Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form. This form must be submitted to us within one week of completing the challenge.
The Hillwalking Challenge Completion Form also allows completers to convert their achievement into points in the Irish Challenge Hillwalker of the Year competition. To score points in this annual Specialist Awards competition, completers must also submit a Sport Hillwalking Entry Form between 1st January and 30th June, and log all required summits in a single day during the sports competition season using the Peakhunter smartphone app. 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).
Ireland's Mountain Challenges
- The Achill Mountains Challenge
- The Bens Mountain Challenge
- The Blackstairs Mountains Challenge
- The Bluestack Mountains Challenge
- The Caha Mountains Challenge
- The Comeragh Mountains Challenge
- The Derrynasaggart Mountains Challenge
- The Derryveagh Mountains Challenge
- The Dingle Mountains Challenge
- The Dunkerron Mountains Northeast Challenge
- The Dunkerron Mountains Southwest Challenge
- The Galtee Mountains Challenge
- The Knockmealdown Mountains Challenge
- The MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountain Challenge
- The Mangerton Mountains Challenge
- The Maumturk Mountains Challenge
- The Mourne Mountains Challenge
- The Mweelrea Mountains Challenge
- The Nephins Mountain Challenge
- The Shehy Mountains Challenge
- The Sperrin Mountains Challenge
- The Wicklow Mountains North Challenge
- The Wicklow Mountains South Challenge