Great Sugarloaf Mountain

The plan was to go to Glendalough for a hike, but at the last minute we decided to climb the Sugar Loaf instead and we were so glad we did.
It was a clear cool day, with blue skies. Perfect for a climb of the Sugar Loaf. When the incline became steeper, we had to unzip our raincoats. Close to the top it becomes a bit of a scramble, with loose scree under foot. So you need to be sure you can cope with these conditions before attempting the last part of the climb. But if you can make, it will be worth it, the views were smashing. The clear conditions of this day probably made for near perfect views, although we couldn’t quite see Wales :)
One other thing to note was the drop in temperature when we neared the top, so we zipped up our jackets and put on our woolly hats again.
The car park at the foot of it had ample space when we arrived at midday, but by the time we got back it was full. Maybe a early start is advised, but that said cars were coming and going all the same.