BLACKSTAIRS WALK
BLACKSTAIRS WALK 2025
17th May 2025
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FULL ROUTE DESCRIPTION (Edited March 2025)
FULL INFORMATION BLACKSTAIRS WALK 2025
The Blackstairs Walk is a 33km mountain walk along the Carlow Wexford Border. Cumulative ascent 1670M
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The walk begins at Killanure (Grid Ref S 890 537) off the R746 from Bunclody to Kiltealy. The walk ends at Byrne’s Pub in Glynn (Grid Ref S 745 395). A certificate will be awarded to all who participate in and/or complete the walk.
Conditions of Entry
Participants must:
1. Be over 16 years of age. Participants between 12 – 16 years may be considered, if accompanied at all times, by an adult who is an experienced hill walker.
2. Be in fit physical condition and have reasonable hill walking experience.
3. Wear suitable wind and waterproof clothing, and hiking boots.
4. Have a compass and an OSI map of the area (Sheet 68). EastWest Mapping map now also available.
5. Start the walk between 07.30 – 08.30hrs.
6. Reach the middle checkpoint at Sculloge Gap by 13.00hrs.
7. Finish the walk not later than 18.30 hrs.
8. Carry their control cards during the walk.
9. Pay the entry fee.
FULL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE LINK BELOW
ROUTE DESCRIPTION (Edited March 2025)
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