SOFA TO SUMMIT 2021

Hiking plan

Date Destination Summit(s) Distance (km) Climb (m)

Sunday

04th April / Masseys woods 4.5 209

11th April / 5.69 244

18th April Trooperstown Hill 8.5 293

25th April Tibradden & Fairy Castle 9.87 311

2nd May 10.32 413

9th May 11.54 490

16th May Tonelegee 11.36 469

23rd May & lough Brays 11.28 562

30th May 13.87 400

6th June 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 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, 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:

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:

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

County: Wicklow

Meetup Point: 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 ), 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 () Carpark

https://goo.gl/maps/Fhy8ehRGcEudmeAx6

Route Length (km): 11.3

Climb (m): 469

Nearest town: Tinnehinch, , 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 , 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