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The
Iron Man.
A recorded out-and-back from Laharn across open Slieve Mish ground to the rusted Iron Man structure on Barnanageehy, with wide views over Tralee Bay.
DISTANCE
9.91km
ASCENT
285m
HIGH POINT
555m
Rob’s recorded time 2 hr 45 · open mountain out and back · 639 recorded track points GRADE GUIDE ↗
Reading the map…
INTERACTIVE TERRAIN · ACTUAL GPX TRACKACTUAL GPX TRACK
A recorded time is not a planning estimate. Build your own from pace, ascent, ground, weather and daylight.
ONE · BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Is this your day?
The grade, the hazards, the forecast and the ground the route actually crosses. Everything you need to decide whether to go at all.
WEATHER AT A GLANCE
Forecast for around 550 m
Approx. 550 mNOWReading the forecast
WINDReading the forecast
TODAY’S PEAK RAIN CHANCEReading the forecast
Forecast. This is a modelled estimate for this route’s high ground; conditions can differ sharply across the mountain. Detailed planning guidance follows. Derived from Open-Meteo forecast data ↗.
RECORDED ELEVATION
313 m to 555 m.
A gradual outward climb reaches the Iron Man at approximately 555 m before the recorded line retraces the same broad slope.
555 m313 m
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0 km285 m ascent · 290 m descent9.91 km
THE LINE
A curious landmark above Tralee Bay.
Above the eastern slopes of the Slieve Mish, the Iron Man gives this walk a landmark unlike the surrounding cairns and rock. The recording approaches from Laharn, reaches the rusted remains on Barnanageehy and returns with Tralee Bay opening out below.
An account published by gfm101 in August 2013 identifies the Iron Man as the remains of a telephone deflector dish erected by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. It describes the dish as disused and already blown over, and includes photographs of the fallen structure. Rob’s route photographs show the metal framework that remains on the hillside.
Barnanageehy is Bearna na Gaoithe, the gap of the wind. The Placenames Database records it as a pass in the parish of Annagh, in the townland of An Chorrghráig, Curragraigue.
- 01Laharn viewpointThe recording begins at approximately 316 m and leaves the roadside for open mountain ground.
- 02Eastern Slieve Mish slopesA gradual westward approach crosses rough grass and scattered stone, with Tralee Bay behind.
- 03BarnanageehyThe route reaches approximately 555 m beside the rusted structure known as the Iron Man.
- 04Retraced returnThe recording turns east and broadly follows the outward line back towards Laharn.
The communications history is described in The Iron Man, gfm101 (16 August 2013) ↗. Bearna na Gaoithe, the parish and the townland follow the Placenames Database. The route photographs are Rob’s own.
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RECENT RAINFALL · LIKELY GROUND
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RAIN, GUST & VISIBILITY WINDOW
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BEST HIKING WINDOW
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DAYLIGHT PLAN
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MET ÉIREANN · KERRY
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NEXT SIX HOURS · swipe
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HAZARDS & OPTIONSKnow the commitment.
A military training area and private ground lie nearby. Never enter signed, closed or prohibited land, and turn back if the permitted line is unclear.
The open hillside has few strong features and can be difficult to navigate in cloud or poor visibility.
Rough grass, boggy patches, loose stone and hidden holes can make the going slower than the modest ascent suggests.
The Iron Man is a deteriorating metal structure, not a shelter or climbing frame. Keep clear of unstable or sharp sections.
The slopes are exposed to wind, with little shelter once away from the road.
The safest retreat is to reverse the recorded approach towards Laharn. Do not improvise a descent into adjoining valleys or cross fences towards the military training area.
FROM THE MOUNTAIN
Rob’s photographs.
TWO · YOU’VE DECIDED
Getting there.
Where it starts, the recorded file, and the checks worth making before you leave the house.
PLAN THE GROUND
ROUTE NOTES REVIEWED 12 AUGUST 2026Start well.
RECORDED STARTLaharn viewpoint
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The recording starts near Laharn viewpoint. This is open mountain rather than a fully waymarked trail. A military training area lies nearby and some adjoining ground is private: obey every warning, closure, fence and local sign, remain on the permitted approach, and do not enter the range or cross into prohibited ground. Confirm current access before setting out.
ROUTE FILE
Take the recorded route with you.
639 recorded track points, exactly as walked. Load it into your watch, phone or offline mapping before you leave signal.
Distance, elevation, recorded time and track geometry come from the supplied GPX and GeoJSON. The recording is an out-and-back completed on 14 June 2026. Access, military restrictions and local conditions must be checked independently.
Download original GPXthe-iron-man.gpx · as recordedGeoJSONKML
Onto a watch: import the GPX into Garmin Connect, Komoot or Strava and send it to the device from there. On a phone, the Garmin Explore and OS Maps apps take the file straight from the share sheet.
BEFORE YOU GO
Read the ground. Keep your margin.
Conditions can change the seriousness of any recorded route.
Your quick checksOptional and saved only in this browser.
0/5 checkedThese checks support your planning; they do not confirm that the route is safe.
- 01Check conditionsReview forecasts and warnings before leaving.
- 02Navigate independentlyCarry suitable mapping and know how to use it.
- 03Protect your marginTurn back early if the day exceeds your experience.
- 04Share your planLeave your route and expected return time with someone.
Leave a plan.
Tell someone your route and return time. For emergencies in Ireland call 112 or 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue.
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