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Forum: Bunclody Hillwalking Day

simon3 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:37:01 GMT

Bunclody Hillwalking Day (simon3) On the Saturday of Bunclody's Gathering Week (July27), some walks are being organised in the Blackstairs Mountains, which act as a beautiful backdrop to the town. From these hills on a clear day...

Summit: The Calf: Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales

Collaborative entry — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:13:34 GMT

The Calf: Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales (Collaborative entry) The Howgill Fells in north west Yorkshire are undiscovered gems and the Calf at 676m is the highest point. Lovely walking country - no heather, no peat hags, most of the mountains are covered by ...

Summit: Cnoc na dTarbh: Heathery boulder topped peak at the SE corner of the Reeks.

Collaborative entry — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:24 GMT

Cnoc na dTarbh: Heathery boulder topped peak at the SE corner of the Reeks. (Collaborative entry) This a summit whose highest point is one a number of large boulders. In their immediate vicinity there are fine views of Purple Mountain, much of the Reeks and from east of here are views into th...

Track The Gossan Stones

amadain17 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:20:35 GMT

The Gossan Stones (amadain17) Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:6.4km, Climb: 152m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

User: Ryan_mournes

Ryan_mournes — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:18:07 GMT

Ryan_mournes (Ryan_mournes) Just moved to Sligo from Dublin, exploring the high places. Most experience in the Mournes.

Summit: Lugnabrick NE Top: Fine views

paddyhillsbagger — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:55:39 GMT

Lugnabrick NE Top: Fine views (paddyhillsbagger) Ended a circular walk on this top which started on Ben Beg leaving car near L963 569 after asking local farmer. There are great views all around the 5 tops taken in on this circuit and Lugnabrick ...

Forum: Access to the Countryside Bill

CaptainVertigo — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:46:21 GMT

Access to the Countryside Bill (CaptainVertigo) Take a look at the Bill (or at least the Explanatory Memorandum) at http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2013/6013/b6013d.pdf

Summit: Birreencorragh South Top: Ascent from near Loughanawillan Loughs

bsheils — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:11:46 GMT

Birreencorragh South Top: Ascent from near Loughanawillan Loughs (bsheils) Commenced ascent on a fine summer's day (12/06/2013) along forest entrance (G 054 011) close to Loughanawillan Loughs (north of Cloondaff village) and I proceeded on forest tracks to a turning are...

Track The Shay Elliott Memorial Walk

amadain17 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:19:27 GMT

The Shay Elliott Memorial Walk (amadain17) Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:8.1km, Climb: 132m, Area: Kirikee Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Kirike

Summit: Conigar: The other side

thomas_g — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:28:28 GMT

Conigar: The other side (thomas_g) Parked at W05344 63922 (one car - just). Walked back to the gate and straight up the hill for the peak. It's less than 1.5 hours up and back. Views from the top ok, but the nicest view is over the...

Forum: Dowds Bill - media interest.

simon3 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:13:55 GMT

Dowds Bill - media interest. (simon3) The Irish Times has a report on Robert Dowds Access to the Countryside Bill, 2013. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/d%C3%A1il-to-debate-plan-to-give-walkers-guaranteed-access-to-land-1.1...

Track Derrybawn Mountain, Glendalough

amadain17 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:18:41 GMT

Derrybawn Mountain, Glendalough (amadain17) Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:8.4km, Climb: 100m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Summit: Carron Mountain: The most westerly Ballyhouras

Collaborative entry — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:43:56 GMT

Carron Mountain: The most westerly Ballyhouras (Collaborative entry) From the west park at R58178 18377 which is forest car park reached over a rough forest road from the public road. There is parking for at least 10 cars here. The OS 1:50k accurately shows track...

Summit: Little Carron: Flattish summit, good tracks and telecom masts.

Collaborative entry — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:37:49 GMT

Little Carron: Flattish summit, good tracks and telecom masts. (Collaborative entry) An option from the east is to park at R66277 16805 , However there is barely room to park one car here at the roadside. A better option might be to park at R66494 16799 and walk to the start. Fol...

Forum: YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR TRACK CAN GO

BleckCra — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:36:41 GMT

YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR TRACK CAN GO (BleckCra) Back through the mists of time, some of us gave one about the construction work inflicted on us by the Mourne so-called Heritage Trust - costly, pointless and insensitive. I and some other stalwa...

Track Vartry Reservoir Walk

amadain17 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:17:29 GMT

Vartry Reservoir Walk (amadain17) Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:8.7km, Climb: 22m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Summit: Croughaun Hill: Well worth a visit

Collaborative entry — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:24:53 GMT

Croughaun Hill: Well worth a visit (Collaborative entry) Start at the forest entrance S36451 10191 where the is room to park 3-4 cars. Follow the forest track uphill. After coming to a gate next to a sheep fold at S37063 11231 do not go through the ga...

Track Ballyboy

amadain17 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:16:18 GMT

Ballyboy (amadain17) Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:10.5km, Climb: 367m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Forum: Reviewer wanted, Northern Ireland Walking

simon3 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:16:04 GMT

Reviewer wanted, Northern Ireland Walking (simon3) Anyone interested in reviewing this ? Descriptions of 34 walking routes across Northern Ireland. From two-hour strolls to eight-hour mountain challenges. Each route has its own sketch map and...

Summit: Eskatarriff East Top: Eskatarriff East and a mighty view to the Reeks.

simon3 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:02:33 GMT

Eskatarriff East Top: Eskatarriff East and a mighty view to the Reeks. (simon3) Unsung, Eskatarriff East deserves yet another picture, this time from the south, the Knocknagree area. Serendipitously, part of the Reeks appears in the keyhole between Eskatarriff East Top and...

Walk Guide: Blessington Lakeside Walk 2

march-fixer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:29:33 GMT

Blessington Lakeside Walk 2 (march-fixer) Overview The existing tracks around Blessington Lakes (see Track 2173) have been extended with this new on on the south western shore near Valleymount. This is a virtually level track without...

Summit: Eskatarriff East Top: Nose of rock cut down to size by its neighbours.

simon3 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:44:50 GMT

Eskatarriff East Top: Nose of rock cut down to size by its neighbours. (simon3) Eskatarriff East is one of those places that looks incredibly intimidating near to. And indeed the area has had at least one accident, when on 10th October 2010 Kerry Mountain Rescue team were pl...

Track The Deputy's Pass extended walk

amadain17 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:12:53 GMT

The Deputy's Pass extended walk (amadain17) Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:9.1km, Climb: 227m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Track Mourne Outdoor Recreation Forum

Peter Walker — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:15:42 GMT

Mourne Outdoor Recreation Forum (Peter Walker) The next meeting of this discussion body is being held on the 18th June, and I will be attending as a representative of MV (having authored an article critical of the footpath repair work carried ...

Bibliography Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide by Fairbairn, Helen

HelenFairbairn — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:59:56 GMT

Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide by Fairbairn, Helen (HelenFairbairn) Descriptions of 34 walking routes across Northern Ireland. From two-hour strolls to eight-hour mountain challenges. Each route has its own sketch map and is lavishly illustrated with colour photog...