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Trails Events Today
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Dublin Outdoor Map Reading and Checkpoint Hunt
We'll meet here, get maps, and head out to find a set of controls around the area. At each control, take a photo so we know you made it, then post your best shots to the group afterward. Expect light running, quick thinking, and a fun outdoor challenge. Wear comfortable shoes, bring your phone, and be ready to explore.
Social Run & Sauna
Easy-paced **social 5K run** followed by a post-run sauna session at the **Chili Pod Sauna in Ringsend**.
The focus is conversational pace, relaxed vibes, and meeting new people while doing something active. This is a social meetup, not a competitive running session, so there’s no pressure on pace.
📍 Meeting Point
Chili Pod Sauna, Ringsend
🕡 Schedule
6:15pm – Meet at Chili Pod Sauna
6:25pm – Run starts sharp
7:00pm – Post-run sauna session
7:45pm – Finish
🏃 Run Details
Approx. 5K
Conversational/social pace
All levels welcome
🧖 Sauna
Payment will be taken in advance in order to book the slots. €15pp will be collected via Revolut. If joining the sauna afterwards, bring whatever you need: towel, swimwear, water, etc.
We should be able to leave bags at the sauna during the run, but I’ll confirm this in advance.
What to bring:
• Running gear
• Water if needed
• Sauna gear if joining the sauna
This is an early Dublin Heat Runners meetup, so it’s a great chance to come along, meet people from the start, and help shape the group as it grows.
Meet up, Warm up, and Get Moving to Get Fit :)
We will start the session with some light stretching exercises to warm us up, and help to prepare us for the run. The pace of the run will be steady, depending on who is running with us on the day.
Days when we have a large group we may break into multiple groups, each operating independently at their own pace.
Saturdays are good for intermediate runners, and is usually a 10km run, again at a steady pace.
If you're looking to get into running, come along on Tuesday or Thursday mornings and I will coach you, at your pace, to get you up to running (jogging) to 5km without stops. The only thing I will ask, if you're a beginner, is that you're able to walk for approx 30 minutes at a relaxed pace.
PLEASE NOTE: That, if you RSVP a particular event, then please ensure that you attend, as there may be other members relying on you for company on the run.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any run or activity that you participate in with the group will be at your own risk.
Usually we have a post run (after our cool down) coffee in the Dash container at the Hole in the Wall pub.
Seapoint Tues 730pm
Join me for a sea swim Tuesday night at 730pm, you know the drill stay in as long as your comfortable with the water and the temperature, swim or just dip all welcome, see you at the tower at the end of the hill.
Queer Yoga
Join me for Queer Yoga in the city centre! Move, flow, connect with pride. Yoga is for every body, all identities, and all experience levels. Let's move, breathe, and flow together in safe, welcoming environment.
Socrates Cafe Dun Laoghaire: What's the Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom?
It's been said that knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing **not** to put it in a fruit salad. How do we reckon the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Is it possible to have one without the other, or does one depend upon the other? Does wisdom always arrive with age? Is more and more knowledge of any value in our post-information culture? Consider these and other questions at Socrates Cafe in Dun Laoghaire; buy a drink at the bar and add your voice, your point of view, to this important conversation.
Yoga Flow
Leave the day behind and join me for an evening Vinyasa yoga flow at F2 Centre.
Through flowing sequences and conscious breathwork, come shed the stress of the day, reconnect with yourself, and find stillness. You'll move through dynamic flows that ease tension while energising your spirit as the evening unfolds.
Open to all levels, whether you're new to yoga or a regular practitioner. Modifications are offered so you're free to honour your own pace and trust your body.
Please bring your own mat and if you need to borrow one reach out on Instagram or WhatsApp, I have a few spare :)
Trails Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
30's - 45's Singles Speed Friending - Make New 🍻 Friends🤗
Are you Solo and Single!! Easily Make new 💑 friends🍻 with Speed Friending! No need for Apps 😀We are meeting for social drinks including soft drinks 🍺🍸🍷 at Hogans Bar. We will be inside the Bar area. Please, at least buy a drink or a soft drink or so, as we may not be welcomed again to certain bars. We will go to another late bar afterwards for dancing. So Dress Nice & neat please. Leave your surfing cloths and 🏖 surfboards at home please.😂
https://youtu.be/wD0Mm6WIcYs?feature=shared
Many new people come solo to socialize and make new friends, so do not worry if you are solo, you are welcome to join us. I will introduce you to others in the group,so you are no longer solo. 😆Welcome to ask me questions about hiking gear and 🐬🐠🐡 scuba diving.
Portraits of a Poet | The Portraiture of Seamus Heaney By
**COST: FREE**
**GET YOU TICKET ON EVENTBRITE FIRST**
Join us as we explore the painted layers of Seamus Heaney through portraiture past and present.
This talk examines how artists who knew, studied, or were inspired by Heaney's work captured his presence in portraiture. From early depictions to later, more reflective works, this talk traces a visual journey through Heaney's life—revealing how each artist approached not just his appearance, but his personality, character and mind.
Featuring works by Edward McGuire, Barrie Cooke, Louis le Brocquy and more, we will showcases a wide range of artistic styles. Expect everything from finely detailed drawings to bold, expressive paintings, as well as sculpture and printmaking. Together, these works—spanning oil, charcoal, mixed media and more—offer a rich and varied portrait of one of Ireland’s most influential poets.
**DETAILS:**
13:45: Meet just inside the Main Entrance
14:00: Lecture Begins
15:00 Lecture Ends
**Check that you have your ticket before pressing attend.**
**We only want people to sign-up who ACTUALLY COME!**
Glendalough Day Trip Hike 🥾
**Hey everyone,**
**I hope you are keeping well!**
**We are having a Glendalough Trip Hike, On Saturday 6th of June.**
**We will be meeting at St Stephens Green East Entrance at 10:30 AM and then walking to the Bus stop.**
**We will be getting on the 181 Glendalough Bus at 11 AM.**
**We will be getting there at 12:20 AM and starting our adenture, viewing stunning Glendalough.**
**I advise bringing snacks, water and heavy clothing for just in case it gets cold.**
**We will be leaving Glendalough at 17:40 and will be back in Dublin for 19:00 PM.**
**If you are coming please be mindful of everyone in the group and safety.**
**Places we will be going to Wicklow Moutains National Park roughly around 20 minute walk from Bus Stop, Upper Lake, The Spinc, Cream and Coffee Café, hopefully many more.**
**Every event is 5 euros. You can pay by using Revolut or Cash.**
**Many Thanks Thomas**
Real (VTOL) Flying Bikes/Cars Discussion Meetup.
This meetup is for people who are interested in designing aircraft and building aerospace related machines, thinking about investing in new Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startups and for people In general who are interested in the latest new technologies related to personal UAM Vertical Takeoff Landing (VTOL) aircraft, Aero Engines or are interested in the aircraft Industry in general in Fixed wing or Rotor wing aircraft.
The main topic of this discussion is going to be about the Multi Billion Dollars market for UAM Flying Bikes/Cars/Taxi and Vertical Take Off Aircraft (VTOL) developments and aerodynamic designs for VTOL aircraft.
A.I.L Technologies flying Bike Clip: Cost $730,000 Dollars!😂😅 Anyone want to buy one? Is it worth the cost?
https://youtu.be/Nt9bTGxIr8I
This Company has now closed down in January 2024;
https://evtol.news/ali-technologies-hover-bike/
This flying bike's cost is as much as to purchase the Hills HX 50 5 seater helicopter. The HX50 has major advantages compared to the A.I.L flying bike. So which one would you buy given the fact of the flying bike flight limitations compared to the Hills HX 50 5 seat high speed helicopter.
https://www.hillhelicopters.com
We can discuss some related past VTOL projects to the latest advanced high speed Hybrid Helicopters/Tilt Rotor design concepts. We will also look into the newest multi billion dollar rise of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) VTOL flying bikes/cars being developed,built and testex in the US and around the world. Also we can look at the latest Tilt Rotor VTOL aircraft technologies being presently developed. Main Topics for discussion!: Present VTOL Flying Bikes.
https://youtu.be/Nt9bTGxIr8I
https://youtu.be/Hk6kF2eOxOQ
https://youtu.be/msu3PlAxAoM
https://youtu.be/NFFwWYvHe18
https://youtu.be/eLFNgzD7cPo
Any person interested in UAM Flying Bikes VTOL Aerospace technologies is welcome to RSVP and to join us in this discussion.
Venue is to be set in Dublin City at a later stage.
Howth Peninsula Guided Hike with Views
**🌿 Active travelers, I invite you to a loop walking route around the Howth Peninsula in Dublin.**
**✨ What will you get on our hike?**
**•Meet new people and connect with like-minded people.**
**•Beautiful views for contemplation and photography.**
**•Intense aerobic workout.**
**🔃Distance: 12 km**
**📈Ascent: 240 meters**
**📉Descent: 240 meters**
**🏋️♂️Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️**
**How to know if you can handle the route: climbing to the 10th floor of a building is a 24-meter climb.**
**We'll be walking at a moderate pace with breaks. Small sections of the route run along steep cliffs.**
**🗓 Date: Every Sunday**
**⏰ Start time: 11:15 arrive 5 minutes in advance)**
**📍 Start and finish point: Howth DART station. (We are right outiside when you exit the railway station)**
**🕓 Duration: 4,5 hours.
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**💶 Cost: €8 per person.**
**What to bring with you?**
**Don’t dress up too warm, as you will warm up pretty well during the hike. I highly recommend to take tracking poles with you.
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**A bottle of water would be essential, as there no sourses of water along the whole route.
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**You can bring a small amount of food, as we will have a stop for a lunch.
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**Important notice**
**Persons younger 18 years old only accompanied by elders.
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**For the comfort and safety of the whole group:**
**No use of alcohol before or during the trip allowed.**
**Smoking or vaping is not allowed during the walk and can be done only during stops, on the distance from the group.**
**Actual amount of members will differ from the one on MeetUp as we use different sources to attract people.
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**Looking forward to see you with us! Come along and invite your friends and family!
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**✉️ For registration press button that you are going.**
**For additional information, please contact us via**
**Telegram: @Yuriy_Rokossovskiy**
**What’sApp: +380508648491**
**Mobile: +353851209348**
Trails Events Near You
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Hike Char-Mar Ridge Park
This is a small but pretty park with a 1.7-mile loop. We will walk it 2 times. It goes along a ridge and has moderate elevation changes.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the edward thomas trail, lake trail , spring creek and a short walk on the multi purpose trail. This is one large loop . Wear your shoe of choice.
Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. 4.2 miles in length .
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
**History**
[Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places.
The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails.
Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century.
The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988.
In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike.
Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular.
I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager.
BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Westerville Memorial Hike
Join us this Thursday 6:30 pm at the Westerville Veterans Memorial for two loops around the Westerville Sports Complex fields. This 1 mile loop is a flat fully paved trail that straddles Alum Creek. Join us for a beautiful evening hike together!

















