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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 .