Lily led an easy hike this Sunday in very misty, wet conditions, setting off from Scullogue Gap. The route brought the group over Knockroe, past the Red Van, and on to Clorogue Mor, before returning via Shannons Lane. In total, the walk covered 11km with 550 metres of ascent.

The Friday night walkers enjoyed excellent conditions for walking and chatting along the way. There were plenty of chances to stop and review the map at intervals. John C also shared some points he gained from the MS1 course he attended last weekend.

St. Valentine’s weekend was the perfect time to hike to Ireland’s Heart Lake. Starting at the Wicklow Gap, the group climbed Tonelagee, looped around Lough Ouler, and followed the river down to Glenmacnass Waterfall before heading back up Tonelagee to finish. In total, the route covered 13 km with 820 metres of elevation gain. Thank you to Bernie for leading, and to Lily and Michael for the photos.

Friday night’s hike began in Ballycrystal, with a scramble up the Splits followed by the steep climb to the Mast. We made our descent via the False Teeth before finishing along Hughes’ Walls. Thanks to John for leading and photos.

Michael led the team on Sunday on an approximately 17 km route in Wicklow, taking in Little Braigue Mountain, Derrybawn Mountain, and Braigue Mountain. Thanks to Michael for leading and for the photos, and thanks also to Nuala.

Thanks to John Fitzgerald for leading a group of 13 from the Nine Stones to Mount Leinster and Crannagh Hill. The group was treated to some lovely sunny weather after all the rain. Thanks also to Nuala and Michael for the photos.

A shorter night hike was completed on Friday night due to the bad weather. The hikers decided to stay low on the forest tracks in Kilbrannish. Thanks to John for the photos.

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.

Wishing all our members a very Happy New Year and a great year of walking ahead

Saturday 27th saw Tommy lead a group on a challenging 20km circuit of Mount Leinster, involving 1,200 metres of climbing in bright winter sunshine once the fog lifted. Beginning at the Nine Stones, the group climbed to the mast, dropped down onto Stoolyen, continued across the two Clorogue Hills, and then rose again to Black Rock Mountain before returning to the mast. Well done to all. Thanks to Tommy for leading and thanks to Tommy, Stephanie and Edyta for the photos.