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aidand
2012-05-04 09:03:28
Dirty Dozen ?
As a contrast to the Top 5 debate on this forum can I suggest we need a list of routes to be avoided. I was climbing Lugnaquilla by the Camara Hill route earlier this week. The popularity of this route is leading to serious erosion and an ever widening path. I will avoid this route in the future. There is an alternative route from Aughavanagh which I plan to use on my next visit.

It would be useful if this website included a list of similar badly eroded routes and possible alternatives. We complain about quad bikes on the hills, but hundreds of pairs of boots can also do a lot of damage.

My second suggestion for the 'black list' is Djouce. Again the popularity of this hill is its downfall.

Any other routes to be avoided?
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Nenagh walking festival
hivisibility 5 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.

  
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)

  
Summit Comment
Agnew's Hill: Shapely scarply Sallagh Braes
simon3 5 days ago.
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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
Ravens Glen Loop
thomas_g 6 days ago.
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Summit Summary
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...

Forum: General
Forces of Nature
march-fixer 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...

  
Track
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,

  
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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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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...

  
Walk Guide
Blessington Lakeside Walk
march-fixer a week ago.
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Bibliography
Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim: A Walking Guide by Hendroff, Adrian
Peter Walker 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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