Guides and Trips in Ireland
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Trips
A hike around one of the most prominent hills in the Dublin Mountains. The walk begins in the village of Stepaside and takes in the historic ruin of Kilgobbin Church with its Celtic cross. It then climbs towards the village of Barnacullia via a path through Fernhill estate. From Barnacullia, the trail ascends to the summit of Three Rock Mountain via forest roads and paths.
Three Rock is on the shoulder of Two Rock...
A short hike to the summit of Maulin (570m) in the Wicklow Mountains along the Maulin Mountain Trail.According to Coillte Outdoors:"Records show that as early as 13th century the steep sides of Crone in the Glencree valley were set aside as a Royal Hunting Park. Powerscourt Estate documents reveal that the name Crone was in use as far back as 1757 and may derive from Cruasdhne or hard ground. This area became...
This trip is now also available as a guide: here.A day's hike around the Bronze Age sites found around Kilmashogue, Two Rock and Tibradden in the Dublin Mountains. The following sites are visited along the way:Kilmashogue Wedge Tomb:This Bronze Age wedge tomb lies on the Northern side of Kilmashogue Mountain. It was excavated in 1953 by members of the Royal Irish Academy and was found to consist of two chambers - a large...
Users may also find this guide useful: Exploring GlendaloughA quick spin around the White Trail in Glendalough.The recent bad weather has done some damage to the paths and trails around Glendalough. The bridge connecting the Green Road and the Monastic City has been swept away, some parts of the Miners' Road have collapsed and been swept into the Upper Lake and the Miners' Village was under about 2cm of water (the Glenealo...
Tonelagee Lough Ouler loop from Glenmacnass
Carrigeershinnagh, County Wicklow, Ireland
Walking | 5.0 miles
Walking | 5.0 miles
From Glenmacnass carpark, cross the river and head uphill a little to the right of the forest; the ground is rough with fairly heavy vegetation and hints of trail come and go. After a little while you will come to a stony trail running roughly East-West from the forest area; follow this West for a while, then veer off on a well-worn trail SW up the mountain. The slope is gentle and...
A fairly straightforward there and back again to Djouce and War Hill, via the Coffin Stone.Djouce (725m), or Dubh Ais ("Black Back") dominates the lonely Glensoulan Valley through which the Dargle River passes before flowing over the waterfall at Powerscourt, the highest in Ireland. Panoramic views of the Wicklow Mountains and across the Irish Sea are possible from the summit.On the north-west slopes of Djouce lies The Coffin Stone, the remains of...
A circular walk from Bantry to the tip of the Sheeps head Penisular
This route begins by descending from Pier Gates on the R759 above Luggala, towards Lough Dan. After crossing the first bridge (over the river running from Lough Tay), it crosses over a stile (beside a gate) to the right, to pick up a track up the SE slope of Luggala. On reaching the cliffs and the highest point of the hill, the path winds around the cliffs before heading off NW as...
The great bulk of Tonduff and Maulin dominate the southern side of the Glencree Valley.Starting at Crone Woods, the walk follows the forest road until it reaches rocky Raven's Glen. Crossing a stile beside a fence, a path follows a wall partway up towards the summit of Tonduff. As the wall levels off on one of the shoulders of Tonduff, a narrow track leading upwards towards the summit can be discerned. The...
"O steel blue lake, high cradled in the hills, / O sad waves, filled with sobs and cries / White glistening shingle, hiss of mountains rills / and granite hearted walls blotting the skies;" - from 'Lough Bray' by Standish O'Grady.The twin corrie lakes of Upper and Lower Lough Bray, in the foothills of Kippure Mountain near Glencree, have long been an inspiration for writers, many of whom have resided over the...
Knockanaffrin, Commeragh Mountains, Waterford, Ireland
Rathgormack, County Waterford, Ireland
Hiking | 5.4 miles
Hiking | 5.4 miles
I climbed to the summit of Knockanaffrin for the second time, albeit via a different route in early May 2009 after talking to a friend who lived in the area. The walk is easily accessible from the village of Rathgormack in Councty Waterford. Directions to the start of this walk can be obtained from the hiking centre/hostel located in rathgormack village, (www.rathgormackhostel.com) and there are plenty of signposts on the main road...
An early start from Waterford at 5am was required with a rendevouz with my buddy in Cork for 6.45 (thanks for the sausage sandwich!), We then drove to Killarney and followed the road that takes you along the northern foothills of the reeks, past the turn off for Cronins Yard. Keep on this road until you reach a t-junction and turn left, and you will find parking near the start of the...
The final stage of the Wicklow Way is often ignored on account of the amount of road walking involved but there are a few crumbs of comfort to be enjoyed on the Way.The trip gets off to a good start with a splendid jaunt along a boreen around Muskeagh Hill with some excellent views all round.After that there is a lengthy stretch on the road. Even though the roads are very quiet...
We climbed to the summit of Djouce starting at Crone Woods and following the Wicklow Way all the way past Powerscourt Waterfall, and crossing the Dargle River further up. Fantastic weather, and were lucky to see some Sika Deer coming off Djouce. We descended from Djouce off the beaten track, following the ridge to the Dargle Bridge as the crow flies. Keep and eye out for great views of the Sugarloaf, Howth...
Just a short spin this week (needed to get back early for the World Cup!).The hike starts in Bray and climbs to the cross at the north top of Bray Head. From there is heads south over the headland passing near the South Top, which is the highest point, not the cross on the Bray side. A short side trip to the summit, marked with a trig pillar is possible.The trail descends...
IMPORTANTE: ESTA RUTA ESTÁ DIBUJADA SOBRE EL GOOGLE EARTH, ES UNA RUTA CON BUENA SEÑALITICA Y FÁCIL DE SEGUIRDINGLE WAY. Ruta de nivel sencillo que transcurre por la costa de la
península de Dingle en el Condado de Kerry, al suroeste de Irlanda.
Tiene casi 180 km con una cota máxima de 660 mts y un desnivel acumulado
de 2300 metros, se recomienda hacerla entre 8 y 9 días. La página
oficial...
Lough Acoose-Carrauntoohill-Lough Acoose
Maghanlawaun, County Kerry, Ireland
Mountaineering | 8.6 miles
Mountaineering | 8.6 miles
A nice long strenous hike to Carrauntoohill away from tourist trail. Make sure to bring warm waterproof clothes even on hot day. Weather can change quickly. An ability to read and navigate from maps is necessary. Some steep sections and a head for heights required along some sections. As always be prepared for the worst.
A mostly snowy trudge across the Dublin Mountains from Stepaside to Rockbrook. The route takes in Three Rock Mountain, Two Rock Mountain, Tibradden, Cruagh and Lord Massey's Woods. Much of the trail follows the route of the Dublin Mountains Way which is under development.Note: the snow completely covered the track in the very last stretch through Cruagh Woods and I lost the path and landed in some very boggy terrain before recovering and finding...
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