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kevin carroll 2012-09-19 20:17:55	track repairs "Improvements or remedial action to mountain areas/tracks should surely only be done to the extent of saving the area/track from further erosion - at ground level only. With all of our technical ability, surely it must be possible to stabilise the area/track without making it highly obvious that such action has been taken? " After my previous responce to Bleck Cra a few months back I promised myself not to put a toe back into this shark infested debate, but the above paragraph on top of a lot of silly talk about cable cars and steps to the top of mountains, and health and safety and making it too easy for people to access the hills etc. have persuaded me to dive back in. Firstly the above statement, he says "with all our technical ability", the problem is it doesn't exist, if it did there would'nt be any debate. I have been in Mountain Meitheal for many years and the biggest problem we face is providing a sustainable track that fits in with the surroundings and is'nt an absolute eyesore. For instance how does one make a hardwaring and lasting trail across soft boggy ground and make it blend in, what material do you use, stone or gravel is out, so the only answer to date is the dreaded sleepers. If march-fixer has the answer to these thorny problems which have eluded us all over the years I would like to invite him to come out on Mountain Meitheal, even for one day, just to put us on the right track (pun intended). We're always willing to learn. The other topic that has been exercising peoples minds is new tracks making it safer and too easy for walkers. There is no doubt when we repair a badly worn track it invariably makes it easier to walk on, but this is only the consequence and not the motive for the work. As far as I am concerned hillwalking is something we do at our own risk and people should be able to look after themselves. I honestly believe that if the issue was simply peoples safety and comfort that not one metre of track would have ever been laid or repaired. The reason I personally got involved in the work on the trails was to try to help to repair the damage done by myself and the thousands of others who take to the hills every weekend and I never once gave a thought to peoples safety. Kevin Carroll
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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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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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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

Forum: General
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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Carrigfadda: Loop walk to the top of the hill

acorn

a week 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)

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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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Knockomagh: Bluebells and birdsong

acorn

a week 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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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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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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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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