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kevin carroll 2012-01-29 17:41:23	Response to Bleck Cra I have been a Mountain Views member for some time and I have to say I have enjoyed reading the contributions of the other members over the years. Few are more entertaining than those from Bleck Cra, but I feel I must take issue with him regarding his views on efforts being made to improve tracks, counteract erosion, etc. When I started walking many years ago, you could be out all day and not meet a soul, but nowadays, there are a lot more people out on the hills. This is a welcome development but unfortunately it has its down side in the shape of serious erosion. There are places where I once struggled through waist high heather and where now I'm walking waist high in a muddy trench the width of a good sized road. What can be done about this? Bleck Cra's approach seems to be to do nothing, to just ignore the problem and snipe at the efforts of anyone who tries to do something about it. He complains about the Binnian track repairs, now I have to confess that I haven’t seen the work in question, but as a regular Seven Sevens participant, I have to say that the tracks in that area have been deteriorating at an alarming rate, and I am of the opinion that someone somewhere will have to try to do something about it soon. In some places, the authorities have attempted to put in place sustainable tracks, and to be fair, some of these have been very successful. Personally, I hate the boardwalks, but nobody who remembers what the Spink and White Hill were like before the sleepers went down could say there has not been a big improvement. The real problem with the official bodies is that they are trying to get the job done as quickly and as cheaply as they can, and therefore are not as particular about what the finished job looks like. A good example is at Glenealo where they have cut steps in the boulders using a con saw and put down a gravel path that would be more suited to the gardens of Versailles. Then there are the voluntary “vandals” (as Bleck Cra would have it) - a group to which I have to confess I belong, being a member of Mountain Meitheal for many years. When I first joined, I have to say I had some doubts as to what we were about, but as the years go by and I see the erosion becoming worse and worse, I am convinced that what we are doing is the right thing. Every year, Mountain Meitheal volunteers give up thousands of hours of their leisure time in an attempt to stem the tide of damage, and certainly we don’t always get it right, but surely it is better to try than to do nothing and hope the problem will go away. The feedback we get from people passing indicates that most of them appreciate the work we do and agree that this indeed is the way to go. We must confront this problem instead of ignoring it – in my opinion, doing nothing is not an option. P.S. Mountain Meitheal start back on the last Sunday in February and we can always do with more help, so why not come out and join us (even Bleck Cra, he might even enjoy it!).
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3 for 2

thomas_g

a week ago.
Park in the farmyard with permission from the farmer, back u walk, Length:5.8km, Climb: 295m, Area: Knockbrack, Shehy/Knockboy (Ireland) Knockbrack,

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Knockbrack: Tea Fathers?

Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g a week ago.
A featureless top with wonderful 360 degree views. Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (thanks Conor74), with permission from the very friendly farmer. A quick walk back up the roa...

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Brandon from West

Onzy

a week ago.
Circular route over Masatiompan, Piaras Mor, Brandon North a walk, Length:17.3km, Climb: 1162m, Area: Masatiompan, Brandon Group (Ireland) Masatiompa

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Coomclogherane Top: Nice views of the lake

Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g a week ago.
A relatively featureless top with nice views over the lake and the steep slopes of Gullaba Hill. Access is from Knockbrack S to the NW, via Coomclogherane to the east and Knocknamanagh to the sout...

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Nenagh walking festival

hivisibility Starts in new browser window.

a week ago.
Just to add to Roberto's comments re above I was on the A walk on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed myself. A well led walk, lovely pace and super hospitality afterwards. Most impressive.

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DUBLIN MOUNTAIN WAY

Tim_Crooks Starts in new browser window.

a week ago.
There is only one way to do the Dublin Mountain Way (DMW) an walk, Length:42.6km, Climb: 942m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Tibradden Mountain, Two

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Carrigfadda: Loop walk to the top of the hill

acorn

2 weeks ago.
Carrigfadda Loop Walk on www.irishtrails.ie is perfect for visiting this little top. Travelling from Skibbereen to Clonakilty on the N71 turn left at a sharp bend just before the bridge in Conno...

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Near Two Rock Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Tim_Crooks Starts in new browser window.

a week ago.
walk, Length:14.1km, Climb: 488m, Area: Two Rock Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Two Rock Mountain, Tibradden Mountain

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Forces of Nature

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a week ago.
It only becomes evident when you stand close to volcanic activity, just how enormous are the forces at work. The photo taken on the slopes of Tongariro NZ, shows a lava flow channel that has becom...

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Knockomagh: Bluebells and birdsong

acorn

2 weeks ago.
A very easy "climb" along trails and steps from Lough Hyne car park close to Baltimore. Lovely mixed forestry and lots of bluebells, violets, celandine in full bloom. Great view of Lough Hyne an...

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Near Ballineddan Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Tim_Crooks Starts in new browser window.

a week ago.
walk, Length:17.0km, Climb: 862m, Area: Ballineddan Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Ballineddan Mountain, Slievemaan, Lugnaquillia

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Brockagh Mountain SE Top: Flattish height NW of Laragh with views, boggy paths a

Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 2 weeks ago.
Situated at the south eastern tip of a spur from Tonelagee it therefore commands wonderful views out over Laragh to the south east and Glenmacnass valley and waterfall to the north. Glendalough is...

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