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Hello FWs, I wondered if you (or anyone else out there), had any images of the Loughcrew Hills taken from the surrounding lowlands (e.g. from Oldcastle).
I just want to get an impression of the differences in perspectives/surface modulations. What would be amazing would be a photo with the tops of the hills covered in snow or mist - poss asking too much now!

Top idea with WAP access - respect!

Best wishes, Buck.

Hi Buck

Somewhere I do have a couple of images of the Loughcrew hills from around and about, but the main problem with them is that they are actually very low - they just happen to be the highest things in a very flat region. This low-lying-ness makes the hills very difficult to see from many angle because one tree and they're blocked from view.

I am heading that way again soonish because I want to finally go up onto Patrickstown Hill and also to the ruined stone circle to the north.

There was a full Lidar* survey done of Loughcrew and surroundings last year, but I doubt the images will hit the public domain for quite some time.

*Lidar is where very accurate GPS/radar scans are done from from a plane and then aerial photos are mapped onto the resulting contours. It's pretty amazing stuff! All the hedges, every stone and bump comes to life. You can then take virtual tours around the area. I WANT ONE!