April News Letter

April Hillwalking Newsletter

SAINT PATRICKS DAY WALK TO SLIABH na mBan.

The Club made its annual trek up to Sliabh na mBan on Saint Patricks Day lead by Brian Wickham. All 33 walkers made it to the top with weather conditions very favourable. When we reached the top we sang a few verses of "Sliabh na mBan". We then made our way down to Kilcash Castle where we dined majestically on delicious fare, washed down with hot mugs of tea and coffee. After the picnic, we we retired to the local pub for further refreshments. Thanks to all those who brought along food.

Wicklow weekend walk schedule

Saturday

B+       Lugnaquillia Mountain (925m) via Glenmalur, Fraughan Rock Glen and

Art’s Lough.              15 Kms.          Height gain 770m.               Richard.

B-        Brockagh Mountain Via Laragh, and the Vale of Glendasan.

10kms                                    Height gain 400m                Tony

This walk can be lengthened or shortened accordingly

C walk           Glendalough.                       Around the Lakes.              Erich

Sunday

One walk for all levels.      The Spink.                 9Kms.             4 Hours.         Richard

Navigation course

We now have dates for our beginners guide to navigation. It will consist of two evenings at 8pm on Tuesday the 26^th April and Wednesday 4^th May, also two half days on the hill to be decided by the group. A booking deposit of €10 secures a place. See Pat Maloney.

If you’ve got a walk report or piece of news the club should know about, drop an email to Marie Jennings on bishopsnest33129@gmail.com

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Food Festival Weekend                        April 16^th / 17^th

Wicklow Weekend                                April 22^nd / 24^th                          Walks start on Saturday at 10am

Cunnigar Crossing                               Sunday 5^th June

Comeragh Crossing                             Saturday 2^nd July         

Summer BBQ                                       Saturday 16^th July

Austrian Holiday          Sunday 4^th / Sunday 11^th          Balance of €509 now Payable Please

Walks are usually 4 to 6 hours. C Walks are about 3 hours. Inclement weather is likely to extend the time of all walks. Hillwalking is an adventure sport and not devoid of an element of risk. To minimize risk, be prepared: waterproof boots, rucksack, waterproofs, a packed lunch, hot drink, warm hat, gloves etc.  Mountaineering Ireland (MI) recognizes that participants in Hillwalking should be aware of and accept any risk and be responsible for their own actions and involvement                                    REMEMBER NO BOOTS, NO WALK