Mainly four drops, which are narrow and overgrown in parts.
Four main drops. There are couple of narrow rapids at top. Then into the drops, they are all are in 2 to 3 metre range. The last drop has a rib of rock in landing pool so it needs a bit more water than rest, having said that, you shouldn't be here in big water.
- Overhanging branches
- Shallow plunge pools
- Good boof essential
- Parking is limited.
- Last drop almost in farmyard so be polite.
This is not a big water river. If you look under bridge and it seems you can just float a boat its about right. Its bog fed so slow to rise but also holds its water well. The last time I was here the Flesk was low 60cm but there was just enough here.
Ballaghisheen Pass, near Glencar in Kerry.
Head out of Killarney towards Killorglin
turn left after Fossa and keep going
pass Gaddagh, Lough Acoose, Caraghbeg, Climbers Inn, and eventually arrive at put in for Upper Carragh.
Turn right and drive 2km or 3km more.
At the next next road bridge is put in for Ballaghisheen.
The river is short enough to walk back to top, the only access is across a farm track, so park considerately and change discreetly.
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Ballaghisheen river
Peter
