On Sunday, some members headed to the Galtee Mountains. Starting from the Black Road car park and hiking to Galtymore and Galtybeg in windy conditions, with some snow still on the summit. Thanks to John for leading and thanks to John and Pat for the photos. 

On Friday, some of the night hikers took on Kilbrannish Hill and John’s Hill. The trees provided shelter from the rain, and they covered 13.5km with 578 metres of elevation. Thanks to Tommy for leading.

On Sunday the 18th, the group headed to the Comeraghs, starting their hike at Coumshingaun and continuing on to Crotty’s Lake. The route covered approximately 12 km with 850 metres of elevation gain. See below for some fantastic photos from the day, taken by Edyta, Lily, Michael and Nuala. Many thanks to Michéal for leading the group.

❄️This weekend’s snowy hike in County Wicklow set off from the Stranahely Woods car park and took in Table Mountain, Lobawn, Logar and the Sugarloaf. Declan led the group on an 18 km route with 700 metres of elevation gain. Thanks to Declan for leading and to Lily for capturing the day with some great photos 📸🥾

Friday night’s hike began in Ballycrystal, climbed up Black Rock Mountain, stopped for a tea break at the Turfcutters Hut, then descended back through the woods to Ballycrystal.  Approximately 8km in total.

The club’s walking season got off to a frosty, cold start this year, with John leading a group of 12 walkers on an easy route beginning at Shannon’s Lane. The walk took in Knockroe and continued on to Clorogue Mór, passing the Red Van and a visit to the largest example of rock art in the Blackstairs, carved 4,000–5,000 years ago.
Thanks to John for leading, and thank you to Lily and Nuala for the photos.