All Categories - Tullow Mountaineering Club

Events from Monday 14th October 2019 to Sunday 20th October 2019.

13/10/2019

Wednesday 16th October - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 18th October - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 20th October - medium Hike in the Blackstairs Mountains - Contact Albert on 087-2575286, THIS IS A JOINT WALK WITH THE CLONDALKIN CLUB. Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from todays hike up Lugnaquilla in the Wicklow Mountain led by Bernie, a wet misty start which turned out to be a lovely afternoon.

Events from Monday 7th October 2019 to Sunday 13th October 2019.

30/9/2019

Wednesday 9th October - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 11th October - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 13th October - medium Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - Contact Bernie on 085-7235104, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Some photos from this years Carlow Walking Festival in the Blackstairs Mountains.

Events from Monday 30th September 2019 to Sunday 6th October 2019.

28/9/2019

Wednesday 2nd October - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 4th October - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 6th October - NO SCHEDULED WALK - Due to the Blackstairs Walking Festival this weekend, for more details Contact John on 086-2772633.,

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

More photos from our recent hiking week in the Lake District, Day 5, Blencathra via Sharpe Edge.

Events from Monday 23rd September 2019 to Sunday 29th September 2019.

22/9/2019

Wednesday 25th September - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 27th September - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 29th September - medium Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - Contact Albert on 087-2575286, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

More photos from our hiking week in the Lake District, These ones are from the day we did Helvellyn via Striding Edge and down Swirral Edge.

Events from Monday 16th September 2019 to Sunday 22nd September 2019.

12/9/2019

Wednesday 18th September - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 20th September - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 22nd September - medium Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - Contact Con on 086-1240395, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos are of our Hike Saturday day I in the Lake District, we climbed Scafell Pike the highest in England.

Events from Monday 9th September 2019 to Sunday 15th September 2019.

8/9/2019

Wednesday 11th September - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 13th September - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 15th September - medium Hike in the Galtee Mountains - Contact Michael on 086-1029439, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos are of our Hike today in the Blackstair Mountains led by John Byrne & Edward Butler, we started from Rathanna climbing Mount Leinster via Rathanna Ridge and decended via Stoney Top back to Rathanna. After the walk we spent a few nice hours in the village where the Blackstairs Hill Farming was having its showcase day, a lovely event with loads of activities being enjoyed by crowds of people and children in lovely September sunshine.

Events from Monday 2nd September 2019 to Sunday 8th September 2019.

1/9/2019

Wednesday 4th September - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 6th September - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 8th September - medium Hike in the Comeragh Mountains - Contact Micheal on 087-6482050, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos are of our Hike today in the Blackstair Mountains led by Tony, a lovely day enjoyed by all, we started at the Scullogue Gap then climed Knockroe and proceeded on to Mount leinster. After our lunch we then decended via the red van and down Shannons Lane.

Events from Monday 26th August 2019 to Sunday 1st September 2019.

25/8/2019

Wednesday 28th August - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 30th August - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 1st September - easy Hike in the Blackstair Mountains - Contact Tony on 087-2502158, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos are of our Hike today in the Knockmeal Down Mountains let by Ann, a lovely sunny day enjoyed by all.

Events from Monday 19th August 2019 to Sunday 25th August 2019.

17/8/2019

Wednesday 21st August - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 23rd August - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 25th August - medium Hike in the Knockmeal Mountains - Contact Ann on 087-8712318, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 08.00 sharp. PLEASE NOT EARLIER START TIME

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos are of our Hike on Torc Mountain on our last day of our August bank holiday in Kerry. An enjoyable walk but we only got glimples of the fantastic views from the summit.

Events from Monday 12th August 2019 to Sunday 18th August 2019.

11/8/2019

Wednesday 14th August - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 16th August - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 18th August - medium Hike in the Galtee Mountains - Contact Padraig on 087-6602799, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 08.30 sharp. PLEASE NOT EARLIER START TIME

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos of todays hike in the Comeraghs led by Micheal, a lovely day with only some showers and many great views.