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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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Knockbrack: Tea Fathers?

Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g 2 weeks 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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Nenagh walking festival

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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

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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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Coomclogherane Top: Nice views of the lake

Collaborative entry Last edit by: thomas_g 2 weeks 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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Near Two Rock Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

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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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Carrigfadda: Loop walk to the top of the hill

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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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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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Near Ballineddan Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

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

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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 Donegal NW (Ireland)

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a week ago.
walk, Length:5.7km, Climb: 68m, Area: Donegal NW (Ireland)

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Volcanic Regions

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a week ago.
For those who like volcanic regions and do not want to take too much of a risk, there are excellent walks in New Zealand around the Turangi region of the North Island. Having taken considerable ri...

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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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