Picture from group : Maulin from the West.
Picture: Maulin from the West.
A reasonably easy objective which can be a good start to many a circuit.
Short Summary created by simon3 8 Nov 2010
Maulin has earned the high rate of visits it has through various attractions. It's very accessible from the Crone Wood carpark, itself relatively near Dublin. It can be a component of many circular walks for example around the Dargle River valley and because it has fine views including towards the sea and the mountains.O1920 1417 (Point A) from which the summit is 1.3km in a SW direction. Navigating to the top from the carpark can be done by two main switchback routes through the trees. One of these is shown on the current OSI sheet 56 and both are shown on the East-West 1:30000 map. It is also possible to park in the vicinity of the closed car park near O210 219 (Point B) on "Long Hill" and take a path following the edge of the forest first up, then down and finally onto the ridge to the east of Maulin.
Point A: O1920 1417
Point B: O210 219
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Picture from Homerclesse : Waterfall at O
Picture: Waterfall at O
by Homerclesse 15 Feb 2010
Walked this area on Thursday last on a cold but sunny day (I even got a bit of sunburn). I parked in Crone and followed the path to the Stile as described by many contributers previously. I planned to follow the wall up the side of the forest and find the summit that way. This is a very rough route however, so I really would recommend water proof boots and poles. I can only imagine that the Raven's Glen only gets wetter in the Summer months as the ice melts. As a detour I scrambled across the rocks in the Glen to O'Tooles Rocks. The picture shown is one of the many waterfalls in the area. Once the top of the forest is reached it's just a push for the top along the top line of the forest and on to a trail which leads around to the summit. the views were pretty excellent and all the usuals were in view, including Snowdonia in Wales. I will return to this walk and take on the Tonduffs and Djouce another day. This summit is easily followed on Forest tracks to the top of Crone and out to the heather via a forest firebreak.(Comment Rating 4.29)
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by evelyn 16 Aug 2004
(14/08/04) Having made a successful attempt at Ben Nevis on the 01/08/04, with clear views, in warm sunny weather all the way to the top and down again, and I was able to see the splendour of the Scottish Highlands and lochs below me - which was a nice change from my 2 previous failed attempts as unforecasted thunder, lighning, gales and blizzards descended from nowhere! Hence I turned back to the relative safety of my car! On my return for my bi weekly walk in the hills, I wanted something a) close to home b) not that demanding and c) I hadn't climbed before - with the excellent comments about this mountain on your site - Maulin was chosen! I parked in Crone Forest car park - loads of space 100 cars + maybe? Followed Wicklow Way (WW) up through the forest and more or less followed csd's route to the top. The path seems to have had recent work on it, with a path marked out to reduce / minimise erosion with a few signs indicating to walkers to please stay within the path boundary. I found csd's wall - can't really miss it, and followed down a sharp descent to a wider path turning right and contouring below the shoulder already climbed. As this path curves right and begins to rise, there is a wooden stile and gate which leads in to the forest on your left and down a ride - I presume this was csd's way too! Again this is quite a steep descent, an old wall to your left, some felling on your right. At bottom of this path, I turned left and almost immediately right on to what could only be described as a not overly used mountain bike trail which wound its way down hill through the trees, crossing a wall a few times until you have a clear descent along the top of the wall, which ends back on the WW, turn left and head for home!! I wore shorts and didn't need my gaiters which I had stowed in my backpack having read previous comments, but boots are essential! A wonderful walk, it took me approx 3 hours but then I did have a few stops to admire the scenery, take on water and have a munch which is why I walk in the mountains anyway!!
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Picture from march-fixer : The long haul to Tonduff from Maulin
Picture: The long haul to Tonduff from Maulin
Beautiful Summit
by march-fixer 27 Feb 2012
Excellent summit walk ... a fine sunny day. As we headed for Crone Wood at 9.15am, there was drizzle and low cloud at Glencree junction. Head up from the Crone carpark (NOTE – barrier closes 4pm) and break from the Wicklow Way early on 19232 13780 (Point C) to head west south west following the White Route circular markers on the pine trees up along the forest track. You will eventually arrive at a stile O18185 13288 (Point D) leading on to the north face of Maulin. The drizzle had stopped and clouds dispersed.O 18232 13265 (Point E) leading straight up to the cairn on the summit. This track is slightly worn and can be slippery. Proper walking boots are essential on the rougher tracks to protect your feet and ankles. If you are blessed with good weather, like yesterday, the 360 degree views from the summit are spectacular. Well worth the effort.
Point C: O19232 13780
Point D: O18185 13288
Point E: O18232 13265
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by csd 2 Mar 2003
A quick afternoon walk: Park in Crone car park on the Powerscourt - Lough Bray road. Follow the(Comment Rating 3.45)
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by loz 4 Sep 2006
Walked Sunday 4/9/2006. Opposite route to CSD below. I followed the forest trail, veering off the WW and up the steepish zig-zagging track up the the summit. Had lunch trying to get some impossible shelter at the cairn, Very windy - coffee leaving the flask horizontally. Then followed the track down and over the shoulders to the east of Maulin, joined the WW to follow back around to the car park at Crone. Magnificent views of the waterfall at Powerscourt. However - any delay at the memorial bench at the view point ensured being eaten alive by the many flies !! - I think the dampness combined with a lovely warm day had brought them all out.
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