Hillwalkers warned over ‘false’ route on Carrauntoohill

HILLWALKERS are being warned of a potentially lethal danger that has emerged on Carrauntoohill, Ireland’s highest mountain.

As hundreds of adventurers take to the hills this weekend, one of the country’s leading mountain rescue services has advised of the risks in traversing most peaks, particularly for inexperienced trekkers.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team has issued an alert to walkers that a very dangerous situation exists on Carrauntoohill, caused by a “false” track that has emerged near the summit.