- Grade: B+
- Length: 15 km
- Duration: 6 hours
- Height gain: 850 m
- Extension Option@n/a
Start Point: @ V639 852
Coomasaharn is the largest of six coums carved out during the ice ages in the sparsely populated valley southwest of Glenbeigh. It holds a lake which is about 2km long.
This walk allows us to peer down into Coomasaharn and four other coums in the area, some large and some small. It also takes in three summits over 600 m. The circuit of Coomasaharn starts with an approach to the small lake, Coomnagrossaun which we circle before ascending Knocknaman. Turning south to Moing an tSamhaidh (Meenteog) we overlook the second lake of the day, Coomeeneragh from on high. Heading in a westward direction towards the steep ascent of An Traigh (Coomacarrea) at 772m, which is the highest point of the walk. Continuing to the Northwest and Teermoyle mountain there are wonderful views of Coomasaharn lake.
Now heading for home, we face a steep descent to a short narrow arete which leads to the valley floor and back to the finishing point.