Guided Hike and Navigation Tips Up to Lugnaquilla

Guided Hike with navigations tips up to Lugunaquilla , Co.Wicklow
Walking in the Wicklow Mountains with a qualified mountaineering Ireland mountain leader / instructor is a great way to step out of your comfort zone, to discover another side of the Wicklow mountains with its wildlife and biodiversity, where the spectacular views of the lowland surroundings can be enjoyed from a summit.
I’ll explain about the geology and Ireland during the last Ice Ages. The origin of the Irish Peat, the first people which transformed the Irish landscape together with the origin of the boulders which were used to create field boundaries and used as building materials over the centuries to come. You will also learn about the flora and fauna, the origin of the landscape and historical events which took place in the area.
In addition to this you will learn how to read and set a map using a compass. I’ll give you some navigation tips together with some elements of the mountain skills syllabus including mountain hazards.
Our hikes are not only enjoyable but, educative too.
Duration: 6h00 included breaks
What gear do I need!
Wear comfortable clothing like - leggings, tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer. Be ready for the rain and pack a rain jacket and rain trousers. A hat and gloves to keep you safe from the wind. Wear good sturdy walking shoes or hillwalking boots with woolly or synthetic socks. Have a backpack with water (minimum 1.5 litres, sandwiches and snacks, coffee, or tea. There is nothing more rewarding than a nice cup of coffee or tea drunk on top of the mountain. Don’t forget to bring first aid kit with plaster and bandages, personal medicine, inhaler, epipen etc.
NOTE: SOME HIKING EXPERIENCES OR GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS ARE ESSENCIAL
Maps and a compass will be supplied for the day. Have your phone fully charged.
*For bookings go to: www.mountainadventures74.com*