SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021
Hiking plan
Date Destination Summit(s) Distance (km) Climb (m)
Sunday
04th April Montpelier Hill/ Masseys woods 4.5 209
11th April Barnaslingan / Carrickgollogan 5.69 244
18th April Trooperstown Hill 8.5 293
25th April Tibradden & Fairy Castle 9.87 311
2nd May Maulin 10.32 413
9th May Djouce 11.54 490
16th May Tonelegee 11.36 469
23rd May Kippure & lough Brays 11.28 562
30th May Glendalough 13.87 400
6th June Lugnaquilla 13.69 730
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 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.
During COVID times we will try to keep distance where possible. There may be times that this is not possible so please have a face mask with you to wear if needed.
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.
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 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): 4.5 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
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 Week 2 – Barnaslingan & Carrickgollogan
What we will see: Old Ruins, Round Towers, Lead Mines, Forests, an introduction to navigation
County: Dublin
Meetup Point: Barnaslingan Forest
https://goo.gl/maps/TfagzmS9Jfn87Dtr6
Route Length (km): 5.69
Climb (m): 244
Nearest town: Shankill
OS Map: 56
Route type: Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail, some rough mountain terrain
Duration: 2.5 hours
Parking: Good Size carpark
Organiser Contact – Shane - 0857459117
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021
Week 3 – Trooperstown Hill
What to expect: Forests, Steeper Terrain, Nice Warm up to the summit.
County: Wicklow
Meetup Point: Trooperstown Car Park
https://goo.gl/maps/bY4wN7kt1LJ7o8Ri6
Route Length (km): 8.5
Climb (m): 293
Nearest town: Laragh
Route shape: Loop
Route type: Trail, Forest Trail, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail
Duration: 2.5 hours
Parking: large Carpark Available on site
Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021
Week 4 – Tibradden & Fairy Castle
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. Cross country trails, Rougher terrain
County: Dublin
Meetup Point: Zipit Carpark - Tibradden Wood
https://goo.gl/maps/jN6cikeyptFcZR2s5
Route Length (km): 9.87 km
Climb (m): 311
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
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 Week 5 - 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): 10.3
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
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 Week 6 - 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): 11.54
Climb (m): 490
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
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021
Week 7 - Tonelegee
What we will see: Heart Shaped lake, Fantastic views and scenery, Boggy hags, Deer, Triangulation pillars, Crossing of River.
County: Wicklow
Meetup Point: Tonelegee (Glenmacnass Waterfall) Carpark
https://goo.gl/maps/Fhy8ehRGcEudmeAx6
Route Length (km): 11.3
Climb (m): 469
Nearest town: Tinnehinch, Roundwood, Laragh
OS Map: 56
Route shape: Loop
Route type: Trail, River crossing, Rocky, Possibility of marshy trail, Some rough mountain terrain.
Duration: 4 hours
Parking: Tonelegee (Glenmacnass Waterfall) Carpark
Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 Week 8 – Kippure & Lough Brays
What we will see: Highest point in Dublin. Television Masts, Cliffs, Lakes, Spectacular scenery. Cross Country Terrain, Bogs, Peat hags.
County: Dublin
Meetup Point: Carpark Near Lough Brays
https://goo.gl/maps/8z1E2biEy21vZS8D9
Route Length (km): 11.28
Climb (m): 562
Nearest town: Scholars town
OS Map: 56
Route type: Woodlands, Trails, Some Rough Mountain terrain, Peat Hags, Marshland
Duration: 4.5 Hours
Parking: Carpark at Lough Brays
Organiser Contact – Shane - 0857459117
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 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: Glendalough Visitors Centre
Organiser Contact – Shane – 085 7459117
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117 SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021 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): 13.69
Climb (m): 734
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.
W: www.abptraining.ie/events E: [email protected] P: 085 7459117