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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content"><channel><title>EveryTrail Feed</title><description/><link>http://www.everytrail.com</link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:33 -0200</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:33 -0200</pubDate><image><url>http://www.everytrail.com/images/everytrail-logo.png</url><title>EveryTrail</title><link>http://www.everytrail.com</link><description>GPS travel community, geotagging, geotagged photos, Google Maps, GPS tracks, waypoints, coordinates</description><width>144</width><height>41</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[Jubilee loop + Avonmore to Avondale house and back]]></title><description><![CDATA[<br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6028598-photo1.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6028599-photo2.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6028600-photo3.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6028601-photo4.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2139053</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2139053</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 12:24:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicklow Way: Day 1 - Marlay Park to Knockree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wicklow Way is a 131 km long distance walking route that starts in Marlay Park and finishes in the village of Clonegal, Co. Carlow. It is the oldest such route in Ireland, having opened in 1981. It was originally devised in 1966 by J.B. Malone, an author who wrote a regular column on hillwalking for the Evening Herald newspaper. The Wicklow Way forms part of the European long-distance walking route E8 that runs from Dursey Head, County Cork, Ireland to Turkey. The first stage, between Marlay Park and Knockree in the Glencree Valley is approximately 20km long. It starts amid the pleasant surroundings of Marlay Park in the south suburbs of Dublin before ascending Kilmashogue Mountain where panoramic views of Dublin can be enjoyed before the trail passes over the top of Kelly's Glen and into the Glencullen Valley. The city is quickly left behind as the vista of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains opens up for the first time. The trail descends into the Glencullen Valley near Tibradden Mountain and follows the road to the hamlet of Bornaraltry. The path then begins the ascent of the southern side of the Glencullen Valley, climbing towards Prince William's Seat. Close to Prince William's Seat, near a rocky tor known as Raven's Rock, the trail reaches the Glencree Valley, leaving County Dublin and entering County Wicklow. It descends into the valley through Curtlestown Wood before passing along the side of Knockree, a solitary hill sitting in the middle of the valley. The first stage ends on the other side of Knockree near the youth hostel. <br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4511721392_3a6a8a861c_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4511721942_a3ec25c9e2_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2110/4511082673_c7587a5dc5_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/4511723418_c6c9cc941c_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=569940</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=569940</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:18:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coumshingaun Loop Walk, Commeragh Mountains, Waterford, Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[<br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392508-P4010018.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392499-P4010011.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392500-P4010016.1.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392501-P4010017.1.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=211645</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=211645</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 11:31:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lugnaquilla Loop from Glenmalure]]></title><description><![CDATA[This walk starts from the car-park at the end of the tarmac
road which runs through Glenmalure valley. The walk takes across the river, and
along the gravel road past the hostel, before -Turning after the hostel. Follow
the forest track all the way to Fraugh Rock Glen, and then ascend the waterfall
to the top of the glen. From here, take a well earned break to enjoy the
scenery, and keep an eye out for wildlife, I saw some Sika Deer and otter around
this area. From you can follow the track west towards the base of the slope
which leads to Lugnaquilla. If you wish, you can veer slightly off to see the
piece of airplane wreckage in this area. Once on the slope again, head south
and then west again till you reach the cairn and trip pillar on top of the Lug.
Take in the view from the roof of Leinster, before heading east towards
Clohernagh summit. 
From here, follow the well defined trail all the way to the stile, which you
cross and then follow the zig zag trail down to the base of the valley,
crossing the river once more, and back onto the tarmac road.
It’s a 3 mile walk back to the car, or you could use two cars to eliminate this
tarmac walk.
A great loop walk, taking between 4.5 and 5 hours for experience hikers.

 <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1371432-lug_pan.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1371433-P6050044.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1371429-DSC00622_edited.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1371430-DSC00623.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=658433</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=658433</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:17:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicklow Way: Day 2 - Knockree to Glendalough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second stage of the Wicklow Way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery along the route.The day starts in Seskin Wood where the trail meanders along the river on the floor of the Glencree valley. It then climbs rapidly at Crone Wood to Ride Rock overlooking the Powerscourt Waterfall. The Way then descends briefly into the lonely Glensoulan valley where it crosses the River Dargle before climbing again along the shoulder of Djouce mountain.From Djouce, the Way follows a boardwalk built on top of the blanket bog across White Hill and The Barr. The vista of the Wicklow Mountains opens as the trail descends towards Lough Tay. Overlooking Lough Tay is a memorial to J. B. Malone who devised the Wicklow Way. The view from the edge of the lough looks down on Luggala Lodge which is owned by the Guinness family. This area has been the location for many films and television series, most notably Zardoz (1974) and Excalibur (1981).After this, the trail passes through forestry alongside Sleamaine and Ballinafunshogue Hill before descending towards Oldbridge above Lough Dan. The Way follows the road through Oldbridge and then climbs towards Paddock Hill via Brusher Gap. It is reputed that local people left food here for Michael Dwyer and his followers when they were on the run following the 1798 rebellion. The trail descends Paddock Hill above the village of Laragh into Brockagh Forest before concluding at the Visitor Centre at Glendalough. <br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4586580642_a0012aa136_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4585956713_696b99c405_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4586581210_ee827f4bac_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4586581404_57ce5d26e2_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=606982</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=606982</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010 08:36:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Rock Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 mountain and is dominated by an array of communications masts. The Three Rocks the give it its name are geological formations of granite called tors. The path follows the shoulder of Two Rock to Ballyedmonduff where a detour to visit the Bronze Age wedge tomb is possible. A herd of deer inhabit the forest here. From Ballyedmonduff the trail ascends towards the summit of Two Rock. The titular two rocks are also granite tors and lie to the south-east of the summit proper. From here panoramic views of Bray Head and the Great Sugar Loaf are possible.The summit of Two Rock is known as Fairy Castle and consists of a cairn sitting on a mound which is the remains of a Bronze Age passage tomb. Panoramic views of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains can be enjoyed here.
 From Fairy Castle the route descends back towards Three Rock and Barnacullia before retracing the route through Fernhill back to Stepaside. <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4417594853_5419483793_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4418360004_5eecc48498_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4417593901_cd7e93057b_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4417593487_91c93235f2_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=524044</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=524044</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:16:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maulin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A short hike to the summit of Maulin (570m) in the Wicklow Mountains along the Maulin Mountain Trail.According to Coillte Outdoors:&quot;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 a hideout following the 1798 rebellion for bands of rebels and insurgents. The British Military built the Military Road with a barracks at the top of the valley to “open” up the area following the ’98 rising. During the ensuing centuries the value of the oak in the area was recognised and the woodland exploited for timber.Today the forest is sustainably managed to produce quality saw log and tree species include Scots pine, Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, Larch and Corsican pine. The forest is home to a variety of animals including deer, foxes, badgers and red squirrels.&quot; <br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4467359045_4e910aec30_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4467359337_2d0a819511_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4468134528_fa62844fc8_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4468134892_62d608e900_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=547223</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=547223</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:06:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raiding in the Dublin Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 rectangular chamber, 4m long and 1.5m wide, and a smaller ante-chamber -  originally covered over with a cairn of stones. The entrance to this gallery looks to the West and faces the now almost non-existent Montpelier passage tombs on Hell Fire Club Hill. Some time after its creation parts of the chambers were dismantled to facilitate three further burials which were placed in the cairn in the form of cist graves.Three Rock Mountain:Underneath the radio and television masts lie the three tors that give the mountain its name. The middle tor has a bullaun - a man made hemispherical depression in the stone - and also a line of cup shaped depressions. This led the 18th century antiquarian Gabriel Berianger to speculate that the tors were used as sacrificial altars.Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb:Known locally as the &quot;Giant's Grave&quot;, this is a wedge-shaped gallery grave – a type of communal burial place built in the second millenium B. C. The three compartments of the central chamber which housed the burials were surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped setting of stones and covered by a cairn. When excavated in 1945 the tomb produced Beaker pottery and flint implements.Fairy Castle:This cairn sits on top of the Bronze Age passage grave, known as Fairy Castle, on the summit of Two Rock Mountain in the Dublin Mountains. At an altitude of 536m, it's one of the highest situated megalithic monuments in the region and is visible from a wide area around the county. The entrance to the passage was once described by locals as a &quot;cave&quot; but can no longer be seen (it has probably disappeared below the peat bog), although a small depression on one side of the mound may mark its location.Tibradden:This prehistoric site lies near the summit of Tibradden (467m) mountain in the Dublin Mountains. It was once thought to be a passage grave (and is referred to as such by Robert Graves in &quot;The White Goddess&quot;) but is in fact a chambered cairn with a cist burial at the centre. Following its excavation in 1849 by members of the Royal Irish Academy, the centre of the cairn was removed to create the circular chamber and pseudo passage visible today. The burial urn that lay within the cist was removed and now resides at the National Museum in Dublin. The site lies slightly to the North of the summit of Tibradden, possibly so that the Howth Peninsula could be seen from the site.Kilmashogue Standing Stones:These two standing stones, both square in section and around 1.8m in height, are visible in a field beside Tibradden Road as you return to Marlay Park. Again, there is a fine view of Howth across Dublin Bay from this location. <br><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6111660970_c83553d5a5_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6111661304_6ab4ef45e3_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6111661598_7ebde32084_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6111661938_a02dee7f22_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=537525</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=537525</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:46:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glendalough: White Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 River was very swollen - probably caused by melting snow). <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4496625130_6e5c5a085b_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4495989251_92d060c480_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4496625568_113b887ff0_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4496625802_c37d85beb2_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=561728</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=561728</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Apr 2010 05:48:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonelagee Lough Ouler loop from Glenmacnass]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 trail becomes rather vague farther up, but continuing uphill will eventually lead you to the “North East Top” of Tonelagee.  There is a good view of Lough Ouler to the right on the way up if you keep a bit to the right of the hill before heading for the top.  From NE Top, the route descends slightly before following well-worn paths over the slightly steeper and rougher terrain to the main summit, which is marked by a trig.  To descend by the other side of the lake, follow a trail heading North towards Stony Top and then veer NE on a path skirting the steep slopes to the West of the lake, coming down eventually beside the water and following it to the lake outlet stream; the lake is in view for much of this section.  The path then follows the stream at a variable distance, keeping above the small valley the stream flows through initially, and then crossing the stream before it joins the Glenmacnass stream.  The route then follows the latter stream SE back towards the carpark; the final stages had a few rather wet boggy patches to be avoided even after recent dry weather. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1339734-LoughOuler_1.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1399023-Image0013.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1399024-Image0014.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/1398930-Image0016.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=668550</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=668550</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:26:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djouce, The Coffin Stone and War Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fairly straightforward there and back again to Djouce and War Hill, via the Coffin Stone.Djouce (725m), or Dubh Ais (&quot;Black Back&quot;) 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 Bronze Age portal tomb. The monument appears to get its name from its long, narrow capstone (approx 6m in length).From the Coffin Stone, the summit of War Hill (686m), or An Bharr (&quot;The Top&quot;), is a short boggy trek away. <br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4551052965_a465a39b49_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4551690456_bb8d27cdd4_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4551053945_76c0e9b1c8_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4551054399_c2956abba5_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=589765</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=589765</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:03:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comeragh Mountains Traverse ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/413398-pan1_copy.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/413362-P6010061.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/413363-P6010066.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/413364-P6010068.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=228743</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=228743</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:09:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheeps Head Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A circular walk from Bantry to the tip of the Sheeps head Penisular <br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2654226732_926d26e2bf_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2654227148_a04cd2c88e_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2654227590_2431c7c6d4_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2653403965_90d9f00686_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=28568</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=28568</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:51:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luggala loop]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 hill descends towards the Sally Gap.  The path then peters out.  Continuing in the general direction of Sheepsbank Bridge, the ground and vegetation are rather rough, and the track depicted here may not necessarily be the best way to go, crossing the Luggala Stream just upstream of the bridge.  From there, the loop is completed by following the R759 back to the startpoint. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2136613-LL-1.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2136614-LL-2.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2136615-LL-3.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2136617-LL-4.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=894105</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=894105</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:26:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonduff and Maulin]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 climb is initially steep but eventually levels out and the final approach to the summit is quite gentle.The summit area is a morass of peat hags. For reasons known only to the Ordnance Survey, Tonduff consists of two summits. Tonduff North is marked by a slowly collapsing cairn perched atop a lone peat hag. Tonduff South is marked by a large stone, part of which has been hollowed out and serves as an adequate seat on dry days.From Tonduff, the trail crosses open heath and bog towards Maulin, via Mullaunsoo. The views from Maulin are extensive. The trail descends from the summit partway into Glensoulan where it picks up the Wicklow Way for the return journey to Crone via Ride Rock which has a commanding view over Powerscourt Waterfall.See also:MaulinDjouce, The Coffin Stone and War HillSugar Loaf, Long Hill and Maulin <br><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5569285833_dc56894aa3_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5569873474_5895563d76_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5569286635_7b640ca739_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5569874110_2641ecddf4_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1018073</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1018073</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:20:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lough Bray]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;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;&quot; - 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 years at Lough Bray Lodge, which faces onto the northern shoes of the Lower Lake.This walk is a short but rewarding circuit following the muddy track the wends its way along the southern shore of the Lower Lake before climbing sharply to towards the promontory of Eagle's Crag, which sits high above the Lower Lake. As you climb, the small Upper Lake hoves into view to your left. From the top of Eagles crag, the track follows the cliffs above the Upper Lake before descending to emerge briefly onto the Military Road. After a few minutes walking a new trail leaves the road and completes the circuit around the Upper Lake before rejoining the trail back to the start. <br><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5486733029_9c018d9535_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5487328976_17bb21208c_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5486734207_b200dee367_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5487329942_1bfedb6f1a_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=983459</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=983459</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:30:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knockanaffrin, Commeragh Mountains, Waterford, Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 out of Rathgormack. The walk starts from the end of the dirt track which you take when you leave the main road after the bad bends, near Poulavone.There is a large map erected on the dirt track, and planty of car-parking space available. Start walking west from this map until you reach the scout hut, and then veer north west climbing at a reasonable gradient towards the rocky ouitcrop which you should see called Carraigseegowna. Once up there, turn and then follow the ridge in a southerly direction taking you to Shauneenabreaga and Knocksheegowna summits. On Knocksheegowna you will come across a trig pillar, and from here there are spectacular views to be seen across the valley below, taking in Lough Mohro to the east and Rathgormack village in the distance. Continue to follow this ridge until you reach Knockanaffrin, and here take a well eanred break. Once refreshed, and having taken in more great views, start to descend from the summit in an easterly direction, please take care on this initial descent as it can be slippy and steep in places  but is quite safe as long as care is taken. Keep descending until you reach an old fence line, and then follow this fenceline in a northerly direction which will take you alongside a forest. follow the forest edge again in a northerly direction which will take you all the way to Lough Mohro, where you can pick up the trail, which leads you over the stile, and then follow the forestry road back to your car! A really enjoyable walk from start to finish with spectacular views! <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392429-pan2.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392428-pan1.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/392430-P5040002.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=211610</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=211610</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 10:51:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrauntoohil via Coomloughra Horseshoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 hydro track. We set off walking at 9am, following the hydro track up to Lough Eighter, corssing the gate and concrete bridge over the stream. From here, we walked to our southwards towards the foothills of Caher, and then continued south easterly following the well marked trail all the way to the top of Caher (1001m). This was the most challenging part of the hike. As the photos show, there was snow above 850m on the reeks in mid May!! Visibility was poor, but on a good day you would have great views of Carrauntoohil, The Bones and Beenkeragh from here. We continued along the trail towards Carrauntoohil (1039m), the highest point in Ireland. We had a quick bite to eat and continued on our way, following the path along the  Beenkeragh Ridge which takes you through an area known as 'The Bones'. The descent from Beenkeragh (1010m) takes you over large boulders, and care is required. From here,we continued following the trail taking in the summits of  Stumpa Bharr (851m), Skregmore (848m) and Cnoc Iochtair (747m) on our way back to the bridge crossing the stream. From here, simply follow the track back to your car. A great day hike, and the best way to climb Ireland three highest peaks! <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4439695-IMG_8953.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4439696-IMG_8956.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4439697-IMG_8959.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4439698-IMG_8960.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1582500</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1582500</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 08:48:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicklow Way: Day 5 - Tinahely to Clonegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 all that tarmac becomes quite wearing after a while. Along this section, the Way passes The Dying Cow pub at Stranakelly Crossroads. The pub takes its name from a story that the Guards (police) raided the pub and summonsed the landlady for serving drinks after hours. The landlady, an old widow, defended herself claiming she was merely providing refreshments to her neighbours who had helped her with her dying cow!After a steep climb, the trail enters forestry at Raheenakit and then descends Stookeen Hill along an old drover's path. This section has some excellent views of Moylisha Hill (one of the last hills to be crossed before the end) and the Blackstairs Mountains which now dominate the horizon.The final leg around Moylisha and Urelands Hills is a return to the conifer hell of earlier parts and an unwelcome slog on by now tired legs. Returning to the road, the trail leaves County Wicklow and enters County Carlow at a bridge over a small stream before reaching Clonegal. The official finish is in a small park adjacent to the main village green.Clonegal is a very pleasant village and well worth spending a little time to explore. Osborne's is an excellent old pub which offers certificates of completion to all Wicklow Way hikers who buy a drink. <br><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/5897798608_98a9f2598d_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5234/5897799562_432775bd12_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5897800190_662c09ef68_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5072/5897800820_88be6a5cb2_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1170092</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1170092</link><pubDate>Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:35:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djouce via The Wicklow Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Head and Dun Laoghaire on the way. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2512117-P3180280.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2512118-P3180282.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2512119-P3180283.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2512120-P3180287.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1003624</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1003624</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:48:48 -0500</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
	