Twelve Bens from near summit of Diamond Hill (photo: Michael O'Connell, 2025-07-10)

View to NE: Kylemore and its lakes in glacially deepened valley (photo: Michael O'Connell, 2025-07-10)

View to SW on descent from Diamond Hill. Tussocks of purple moor grass (Molinia) dominant (photo: Michael O'Connell, 2025-07-10)

View to SW across expanses of blanket bog that it partly interrupted by afforestation that is some decades old. In the distance, Ballyconneely, Doon Hill (of volcanic origin) and ultimately Slyne Head, the western point of Co. Galway (photo: Michael O'Connell, 2025-07-10)

Descent via the #DiamondHillLoop also affords spectacular views. To east, Peaks of the #TwelveBens, further glimpses of #Kylemore, sheep grazing, & views of #BlanketBog stretching as far as Ballyconneely & beyond @npwsireland.bsky.social @wildatlanticway.bsky.social