Andy Heald - 102692

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Date : 19/01/2000

Duration : 3-5 hours

Style : Solo

Type : Mountain Walking

Weather : Torrential Rain - Poor Visibility

Wind : Strong Wind

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Nights Camping : 0

Mountains : Binn Bhraoin [Benbreen] Binn Gabhar [Bengower]

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Description

Attempt on Glencoaghan Horseshoe, retreated after 3 peaks in torrential rain.

Area : Twelve Bens

The Twelve Bens, or Twelve Pins, is a mountain range of sharp-peaked quartzite ranges located northeast of Roundstone in Connemara in the west of Ireland. The highest point is Benbaun at 729 metres (2392 ft). There are 12 major mountain peaks of the Twelve Bens, all with a topographic elevation of at least 516m (1693 ft).

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