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Sofa to Summit 2021 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 .
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