HIKING PLANNER

Sofa to Summit Series

Date Destination Summit Distance (km) Climb (m)

Sunday

30th August 4 209

6th September 5.2 293

13th September Tibradden 6.17 247

20th September 6.37 413

27th September 6.62 297

4th October Tonelegee 7.52 469

11th October 9.19 473

18th October 11.28 562

25th October Spink Loop 13.29 623

1st November 12.5 730

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Things to know

Rations & Supplies

As we will be walking away from shops and restaurants, we recommend bringing a packed lunch for each walk. A supply of water to keep you hydrated is also recommended.

Clothing

Walking Boots with good ankle support are required as the terrain can be quite rough. Although we will mainly be sticking to trails, there is still a chance of a twisted ankle or worse. If this happens, a nice leisurely walk becomes a rescue.

A set of waterproof Rain Gear is Recommended, as it is and somewhat unpredictable. When we get wet it sucks the temperature (and the mood) out of our bodies 25 times quicker than if we were dry.

Cotton or denim get very cold when wet, but wools, lycra and thermal lairs tend to stay warmer.

Medical Conditions and Allergies

If you suffer from any allergies or medical conditions that may affect you throughout the event, we would ask to inform the event leader on the day. Also please to bring any emergency medication with you and let somebody know how to access it. We wont be able to prevent something from happening if we don’t know about it.

Transport

We try to keep the impact on the environment and parking as low as possible. For this reason we encourage carpooling as much as possible. We will set up a WhatsApp Group that people can get in touch with those who live closest.

There are also times where we may meet at a local town and everyone can carpool from there as parking spaces may be limited. I will inform everyone of the meeting place each week.

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 1 – Hell Fire Club

What we will see: Pine Forests, City Skyline, Abandoned Hunting Lodge built on ancient burial grounds, .

County: Dublin

Meetup Point: Hellfire club Carpark - https://goo.gl/maps/fU5iocvZTuWzF9kh6

Route Length (km): 4 km

Climb (m): 209

Nearest town: Edmundstown , Rockbrook

Route shape: Loop / Figure of 8

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail

Duration: 2.5 hours

Parking: Carpark at hellfire Club Carpark

Event Leader Contact Shane – 085 7459117

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 2 – Three Rock Mountain

What we will see: Pine Forests, Dublin City Skyline, The RTE Television Aerials that you can see from Dublin, Mountain Wildlife such as deer, Red grouse, Foxes, Hares.

County: Dublin

Meetup Point: Bike Rental Hut

https://goo.gl/maps/HSiWsteP3drZTvT86

Route Length (km): 5.2

Climb (m): 293

Nearest town: Stepaside

Route shape: Loop

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail

Duration: 2.5 hours

Parking: Car Parking all along Ticknock Looped Road, Starting at the bike hut.

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

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Week 3 - Tibradden

What we will see: Pine Forests, Dublin City Skyline, Pre Historic Cairns dating back to 2500 BC. Lots of mountain wildlife such as deer, Grouse Birds & Frogs.

County: Dublin

Meetup Point: Zipit Carpark - Tibradden Wood

https://goo.gl/maps/jN6cikeyptFcZR2s5

Route Length (km): 6.17 km

Climb (m): 250

Nearest town:

OS Map: 56

Route shape: Loop

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail

Duration: 3.5 hours

Parking: Carpark at Tibradden wood (Zipit)

Transport – Accessible by car only

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 4 - Maulin

What we will see: , Rolling Hills and Valleys, Rocky Outcrops, Beautiful Trails with canopies of trees overhead.

County:

Meetup Point: Carpark

https://goo.gl/maps/dfsQmoHvMwik3e2A6

Route Length (km): 6.37

Climb (m): 413

Nearest town: Eniskerry

OS Map: 56

Route shape: Loop

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail

Duration: 3 hours

Parking: Carpark at Tibradden wood (Zipit)

Transport – Accessible by car only

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

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Week 5 - Scarr

What we will see: Phallic Shaped Rocks, Bog pools, Glacial Erratics like giants marbles, Fantastic Views, Glanmacnass River.

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: Tonelegee () Carpark

https://goo.gl/maps/Fhy8ehRGcEudmeAx6

Route Length (km): 6.62

Climb (m): 297

Nearest town: Tinnehinch, Glencree, Roundwood

OS Map: 56

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail, some rough mountain terrain

Duration: 3.5 hours

Parking: Tonelegee (Glenmacnass Waterfall) Carpark

Organiser Contact – To be Confirmed

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Week 6 - Tonelegee

What we will see: Heart Shaped lake, Fantastic views and scenery, Boggy hags, Deer, Triangulation pillars,

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: Tonelegee (Glenmacnass Waterfall) Carpark

https://goo.gl/maps/Fhy8ehRGcEudmeAx6

Route Length (km): 7.52

Climb (m): 469

Nearest town: Tinnehinch, Roundwood, Laragh

OS Map: 56

Route shape: Loop

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail, Some rough mountain terrain.

Duration: 4 hours

Parking: Tonelegee (Glenmacnass Waterfall) Carpark

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 7 - Djouce

What we will see: Panoramic views of lakes, Cliffs, Rivers (Even the source of the river Liffey), Air Crash Site, 4th most logged summit in Ireland.

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: We will meet in Eniskerry village and carpool from there as the carpark is quite small and can be busy. We will then park up at Djouce Woods Lake Carpark

https://goo.gl/maps/DFp4VhchtE896U1R8

Route Length (km): 9.17

Climb (m): 250

Nearest town: Rathfarnham

OS Map: 56

Route shape: Loop

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail

Duration: 3.5 hours

Parking: Most cars can be parked on the roadside of eniskerry village, Carpooled cars will be at Djouce woods carpark.

Transport – Eniskerry village is accessible via Dublin bus.

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 8 - Mullacor

What we will see: Old abandoned mines, Wooden Huts for camping, Old Army Barracks heavily involved in the 1916 rising, woodland wildlife and some beautiful mountain terrain.

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: lodge carpark

https://goo.gl/maps/mkWvMvr7SkL33uCp6

Route Length (km): 11.28

Climb (m): 562

Nearest town: Laragh, Drumgoff

OS Map: 56

Route type: Woodlands, Trails, Some Rough Mountain terrain

Duration: 4.5 Hours

Parking: Carpark at Glenmalure Lodge

Organiser Contact – To be Confirmed

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 9 – Glendalough

What we will see: Iconic Lakes, Abandoned villages and mines, old mining equipment, Waterfalls, Rivers, Forests and ice cream

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: Glendalough visitors centre

https://goo.gl/maps/jKtF836eTv1twcKA8

Route Length (km): 13.27

Climb (m): 639

Nearest town: Laragh

OS Map: 56

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail, some large stepping stones, Boardwalk

Duration: 5 Hours

Parking: Tonelegee (Glenmacnass Waterfall) Carpark

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER Week 10 - Lugnaquilla

What we will see: The highest point in , Wild countryside, Vertical cliffs, Army Artilllary range and probably some sheep.

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: Fentons immal bar.

https://goo.gl/maps/VGt8jiY9Jwz9iVLY7

Route Length (km): 12.5

Climb (m): 730

Nearest town: Knockanarrigan

OS Map: 56

Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail, some rough mountain terrain, strong possibility of wind

Duration: 6 hours

Parking: Parking available outside fentons bar.

Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117

Extra note: As we will be walking across a military zone, there are rare occasions that access to here will be restricted. They update these active times via their website a few weeks beforehand so we will know well in advance.

Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020