Hillwalkers Club August 2019 – October 2019 http://www.hillwalkersclub.com/ C é i l í M ó r 2 8 F e b David at Lough Ouler r In this edition Hike programme: Augustu 2019 – October 2019 1 The pick-up points a 2 Club news and events 8 Cliff Walk and Breweryr Tour 10 End of Summer celebrationy dinner 11 Workshop for Leaders F 12 Environment day outu on Djouce 13 THE HILLWALKER Photo Gallery r 15 t h e r Committee 2018/19 Chairman Ruaidhrí O’ Connor Treasurer Ita O’Hanlon Secretary Sarah Jackson Sunday Hikes Coordinator Ruaidhrí O’ Connor Environmental Officer Michael Quinn Membership Secretary Jim Barry Club Promoter Frank Carrick Social Events Coordinator Udo Sap Social Events Assistant Gavin Gilvarry Weekend Away Coordinator Søren Stuhr Mandrup Training Officer Russell Mills Social Media Coordinator Laura Grealish Newsletter Editor Mel O’Hara Special thanks to: Webmaster Matt Geraghty HIKE PROGRAMME August 2019 – October 2019 MEET: Corner of Burgh Quay and Hawkins St DEPART: Sundays at 10.00 am (unless stated otherwise), or earlier if it is full. TRANSPORT: Private bus (unless stated otherwise) COST: €15.00 (unless stated otherwise) 2nd pick-up point: On the outward journey, the bus will stop briefly to collect walkers at the pick-up point. Should the bus be full on departure from Burgh Quay, this facility cannot be offered. Return drop-off point: On the return journey, where indicated, the bus will stop near the outward pick-up point to drop off any hikers. We regret this is not possible on all hikes. If you wish to avail of the 2nd pick-up point, it advisable to contact the hike leader or someone else who will definitely be on the hike, to let them know. GENERAL HIKE NOTES PARTICIPATION Mountaineering is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks. People who take part in our club activities do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own actions and involvement. CO-ORDINATION If necessary, tickets are given out on Sundays to ensure that participants reserve a bus place as they arrive. LEADER The leader has the right to refuse anyone who is not adequately equipped (e.g., without appropriate boots, rainwear, food, torch, hat, gloves, etc.). The leader may alter the route from that described in the program. The leader sets the pace of the hike and walkers are expected to obey the leader’s instructions at all times. EQUIPMENT It is essential to bring good rain gear (both jacket and over-trousers) and to leave cotton t-shirts and jeans at home! Boots must be sturdy with proper ankle support and a rigid non-slip sole such as Vibram. WALKING STICKS AND RUCKSACKS Remember that walking sticks and rucksacks cannot be brought onto the bus and must be stowed away in the boot during the journey. The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 1 The pick-up points The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 2 The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 3 Club Taster hard hike The Hillwalkers Club offers a Club Taster Hard Hike, usually on one Sunday per month. Guests are welcome to join us on this hike, as long as they provide their name, address and contact details for our records, which will be taken on the day of the hike. Unless guests have their own personal hiking insurance, they are not insured. There is no need to book a place in advance, just turn up on the relevant Sunday morning. Guests can come on one hike without becoming a member of the club, but after that they must join the club. Guests on these Club Taster hikes should not be newcomers to hiking. These hikes are to introduce experienced hillwalkers to the Hillwalkers Club and its hillwalking activities. Therefore, participants need to have a good level of personal fitness and, ideally, have some recent significant experience of hillwalking. If you have recently walked more than 16km with more than 700m of ascent or if you are confident that you can walk for 6 hours over rough ground , ascending for 3 of those 6 hours, then you are likely to enjoy one of our hikes. If this is not the case or if you are new to hillwalking then you can gain the required experience on the An Óige hikes. See https://anoige.ie/membership/hiking-programme/ for the An Óige hike programme. People who have gained relevant experience and fitness on the An Óige hikes or elsewhere are very welcome on Hillwalkers Club hikes. All intending participants should be aware that hillwalking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or even death. By walking with the club, they are aware of and shall accept these risks. Moreover, they acknowledge that they wish to participate in club activities in a voluntary capacity and that they shall be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Please note that as guests of the club, they do not enjoy personal accident insurance, which is otherwise offered to club members through Mountaineering Ireland. Further details are available from Mountaineering Ireland (www.mountaineering.ie/membersandclubs/Insurance/default.aspx) For further enquiries contact 086 356 3843 / 087 273 7338 The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 4 Sunday 25th August Sunday 8th September Leader: Søren Stuhr Mandrup ***Club Taster Hike *** (085 825 4563) Newcomers please contact Using Public Transport [email protected] Dublin Bus No 16 from Bus Stop No. 336 D'Olier St. Leader: Dave McCann (Ashfield House) to Stop 2969 Grange Road 2nd pick-up & return drop-off point: (Highfield Avenue) Bus stop at Loughlinstown roundabout at 10:00 a.m. Route: Marley Park - Wicklow Way - Route: Drumgoff Recreation Car Park * Kilmashogue Woods - Fairy Castle at Two Carrawaystick * Corrigasleggaun * The Rock Mountain - Three Rock Wood - Lough Gap* Lugnaquilla * Fraughan Rock GAP(Glencullen Adventure Park) - Kilternan Glen. - Barnaslingan - Carrickgollogan - Dublin Mountain Way - Shankill at Brady's Pub Distance: 16 km Ascent: 750 m Distance: 25 km Ascent:760 m Maps: OSI 56 with 62 , East West Mapping Maps: OSI 50 & 56 , East West Mapping ( Lugnaquilla and Glendalough ) (Dublin & North Wicklow Mountains) Sunday 15th September Sunday 1st September Leader: Laura Grealish Leader: Brian Flynn 2nd pick-up point: Maldron Hotel, Tallaght 2nd pick-up & return drop-off point: Different Return Bus stop at Loughlinstown roundabout Route: Oasis * Carrigshouk * Mullaghcleevaun East Top * Route: Glendalough visitors centre * the Mullaghcleevaun * Barnacullian Ridge * Spinc * the Lugduffs s/h 705 * Conavalla * Stoney Top * Tonelagee * Wicklow Gap * Three Lakes * Asbawn Brook * St Kevin's Camaderry South East Top * Glendalough. Way * Ballinagee Bridge. Distance: 19/20 kms Distance 21 km, Ascent 1025m Ascent: 640m Maps: OSI 56, East West Mapping Maps: OS 56, East-West Mapping ( Wicklow Mountains West ) (Lugnaquilla and Glendalough ) The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 5 Sunday 29th September DAY TRIP TO BELFAST Leader : Brian Madden st ***Saturday 21 September*** 2nd pick-up & return drop-off point: Bus stop at Loughlinstown roundabout ***Belfast Hills*** Route: Drumgoff Recr Area CP (T 094 889) Depart Dublin: 9.00am * Fananieran * Croaghanmoira * Mucklagh Hut * Slievemaan * Wicklow Way * Parish BUS FARE €20 Bog boardwalk * Drumgoff Recr Area CP * ****MEAL EXTRA**** Distance: 17.5 km Leaders: Michael Quinn and Noel Rice Ascent: 840 m (Wildlife Connections Officer, Belfast Hills Partnership) Maps: OSI 56 with 62; East West Mapping (Lugnaquilla & Glendalough Route: Belfast Hills Introductory two-part hike to the Belfast Hills * Divis (478m) * Black Mountain Summit Trail * Cave Hill Country Park * Together these walks offer panoramic views north to the Sperrins and the Antrim Plateau, Sunday 6th October east over Belfast, west over Lough Neagh, and southwards towards the Mournes. ***Club Taster Hike *** Start at Divis Mountain: 11.15 am Newcomers please contact Lunch: 1.15 pm [email protected] Arrive by coach to Cave Hill: 2.00 pm Finish: 5:00 pm Leader: Donal Finn Dinner: 5.15 pm, at 2nd pick-up & return drop-off point: Standing Stones Lodge, Divis Road, Belfast Maldron Hotel, Tallaght (main courses from £7.50 to £13) Route: Oasis * Carrigshouk * Depart Belfast: 6.15 pm; Mullaghcleauvaun East * Mullaghcleauvaun Arrival in Dublin 8.30pm approx. West * Billy Byrne's Gap * Moanbane * Silsean * Lacken. Maps: Belfast Hills Ordnance Survey map: http://belfasthills.org/visiting/os-map-2/ Distance: 16 km Ascent: 650m Maps: OSI 56 and East West Mapping (Wicklow Mountains West) The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 6 Sunday 13th October October Bank Holiday Weekend th th Leader: Philip Hayden 25 to 28 October 2nd pick-up & return drop-off point: Bus *Trip to Mayo* stop at Loughlinstown roundabout Route:. *Annamoe * Trooperstown * With hikes in Connemara Area Derrybawn * Glendalough* Leader: Distance: 21 km Søren Stuhr Mandrup Ascent: 780 m Details to be finalised and circulated Maps: OSI 56, East West Mapping later ( Lugnaquilla and Glendalough) If interested please contact Søren at [email protected] AGM REMINDER Thursday October 17th Sunday 20th October Leader: Gerry Walsh 2nd pick-up & return drop-off point: Maldron Hotel, Tallaght Route : Drumreagh* Lobawn* Wexford and Kavanagh Gaps* Table Mountain *3 Lakes* Arts Cross* Oakwood *St Kevin's Way * Ballinagee Bridge. Distance: 19 kms Ascent: 750 m Map: OSI 56, East West Mapping (Wicklow Mountains West) The Hillwalker ● August 2019 – October 2019 7 Club news and events AGM 2019 The 2019 club AGM will be held at The Teacher’s Club, th Parnell Square on Thursday