HIKING PLANNER
Sofa to Summit Series
Date Destination Summit Distance (km) Climb (m)
Sunday
30th August Montpelier Hill 4 209
6th September Three Rock Mountain 5.2 293
13th September Tibradden 6.17 247
20th September Maulin 6.37 413
27th September Scarr 6.62 297
4th October Tonelegee 7.52 469
11th October Djouce 9.19 473
18th October Mullacor 11.28 562
25th October Glendalough Spink Loop 13.29 623
1st November Lugnaquilla 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 Ireland 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, Dublin 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: Ticknock 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
Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER
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: Rathfarnham
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: Powerscourt Waterfall, Rolling Hills and Valleys, Rocky Outcrops, Beautiful Trails with canopies of trees overhead.
County: Wicklow
Meetup Point: Crone Woods 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
Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER
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 (Glenmacnass Waterfall) 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
Hiking Planner V 2.1 May 2020 HIKING PLANNER
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: Glenmalure 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 Leinster, 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