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Irish Mountain Challenges



The Irish Mountain Challenges are a unique set of standalone hillwalking challenges. 24 of the challenges each focuses on a specific Irish mountain range, while the All-Ireland Mountain Challenge takes in the full list of proper Irish 2,000ft+ mountain summits. The 25 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 210 Irish mountain summits (including 1 pair of twins).

If you are taking part in the All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships and you complete a range-specific Mountain Challenge in its entirety in 24 hours or less during the Sport Hillwalking season, you can claim bonus points equal to the total 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 an additional 120 bonus points. 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, bonus points can only be claimed 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 local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000). This image is the minimum evidence of hillwalking competence we require, and bonus 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.​

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We also offer 8 separate year-long High Point challenges and a flexible 25 High Points Challenge during the Sport Hillwalking season.

The map below shows the 24 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. Completers of this challenge can earn digital badges and score 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.
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The Irish 25 Mountains Challenge


​Challenge yourself to visit any 25 of Ireland's 209 mountain summits during the Sport Hillwalking season. Completers of this challenge will earn a digital badge and score points in our annual Irish Mountaineer of the Year award competition. Find out more and register via the black buttons below.
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The Achill Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit on Achill Island.​ Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Bens Mountain Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Twelve Bens range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Blackstairs Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Blackstairs Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Bluestack Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Bluestack Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Caha Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Caha Mountains Northeast and Southwest ranges. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Comeragh Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Comeragh Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Derrynasaggart Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Derrynasaggart Mountains Northeast range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Derryveagh Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Derryveagh Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Dingle Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dingle Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Dunkerron Mountains Northeast Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dunkerron Mountains Northeast range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Dunkerron Mountains Southwest Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Dunkerron Mountains Southwest range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Galtee Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Galtee Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Knockmealdown Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Knockmealdown Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountain Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Mangerton Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mangerton Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Maumturk Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Maumturk Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Mourne Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mourne Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Mweelrea Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Mweelrea Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Nephins Mountain Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Nephins upland area (Nephin and the Nephin Beg Range). Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Partry Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Partry Mountains North range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Shehy Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Shehy Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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The Sperrin Mountains Challenge


Challenge yourself to visit every mountain summit in the Sperrin Mountains range. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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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. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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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. Completers of this challenge can earn a digital badge 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.

Bonus points can also be claimed for a single-day completion of this mountain challenge. To qualify for bonus points, one of your Peakhunter log entries on the day must contain a photograph of your hand holding a traditional magnetic compass and a relevant local hardcopy medium-scale map (i.e. 1:20,000 to 1:50,000).
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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 Partry Mountains Challenge
  • The Shehy Mountains Challenge
  • The Sperrin Mountains Challenge
  • The Wicklow Mountains North Challenge
  • The Wicklow Mountains South Challenge​

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