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Moac 2012-04-12 20:43:55	Be careful in Kerry - Ordnance Survey Ireland See this item from MI http://www.mountaineering.ie/news/viewdetails.asp?ID=681 Ordnance Survey Ireland withdraw map 10 April 2012 During a recent Mountain Leader Assessment in Kerry, Bren Whelan, Mountain Training, identified a serious error with the 'OSI Killarney National Park' 1:25,000 scale map. The normal grid should consist of 40mm grid squares, but the printed version that was bought (dated 2009) was scaled at 38mm. This means that the map has an error of 50 meters or 2 mills in the scaling, which is very serious given the nature of the terrain around Mangerton Mountain. Bren highlights the danger of the error, "Walkers returning to the Devil's Punch Bowl track from the summit of Mangerton, need to navigate to a small path, the top of which is located on serious ground between the Devil's Punch Bowl and Lough Erhogh, the top of the track is marked with a small cairn, but the start of the track is steep and committing. Anyone who has measured the distance and is pacing could be in serious danger if using this map which has a 38mm grid". Brian McArdle, Ordnance Survey Ireland said, “Our data was licenced to produce a map of the Killarney National Park Map. In error when producing the map the publisher in question changed the scale of the map without the permission of the Ordnance Survey. We have received a number of complaints regarding the incorrect scale of the map. We immediately instructed the publisher to withdraw the map from their catalogue. We also insisted that any maps held in stock were to be destroyed and that they re-call this map from general circulation”. Related Links http://www.mountaintraining.ie/index.php?lnk=about_us http://www.osi.ie/Home.aspx
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Forum: Suggestions
Issue with Rising Summiteers list.

simon3

4 days ago.
We received word that there were inconsistencies between the count of summits that a user had and position in the Rising Summiteers table. I have taken some remedial action and this issue should ...

Summit Summary
Knockbrack S Top: The top between two tops

Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g a week ago.
A featureless top with lovely views, especially over the lake. Best access is to park in the farmyard at V987 692 (Point A) with permission from the very friendly farmer. You have the choice of ...

Track
Coastal balcony north of Agnew's Hill

simon3

6 days ago.
This is an enjoyable walk along a ridge, often a scarp, para walk, Length:15.6km, Climb: 352m, Area: Antrim Hills (Ireland)

Forum: General
Nenagh walking festival

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6 days 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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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...

Track
Ravens Glen Loop

thomas_g

6 days ago.
A Sunday morning quickie. Start at Crone, up one side of the walk, Length:9.0km, Climb: 562m, Area: Tonduff, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Tonduff

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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...

Walk Guide
Blessington Lakeside Walk

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a week ago.
Overview This walking track is just perfect for any family outing. The track is well over a metre wide at all points and the surface is good quality compacted hardcore. On the few soggy areas...

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Ann-P

Ann-P

2 weeks ago.
My name is Ann and I recently moved to the (sunny?) South East. At that time I developed an interest in hill walking and trekking. I find mountain climbing exhilarating - there is no better feelin...

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Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim: A Walking Guide by Hendroff, Adrian

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2 weeks ago.
Collins Press have shown an admirable dedication to the outdoor publication cause in recent years, and their Hendroff-spearheaded attempts to corner the Irish hillwalking guidebook market continue...

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3 for 2

thomas_g

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

Forum: General
Forces of Nature

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6 days 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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