The Roving Hikers

Hello…and welcome to The Roving Hikers Meetup page!

My name is Paul O’Halloran…I have been hiking the Wicklow/Dublin mountains & hills…and further afield for approximately 30 years

Over the years I have completed Mountain Skills courses 1 & 2…I have also completed REC LEVEL 3 (Remote Emergency Care)

We hike regularly 12 months of the year…a midweek evening hike (2.5hours) and Sundays…usually for at least 4 hours…all the while sharing a laugh and a chat

These hikes will take place in Wicklow and sometimes in the many other mountainous areas around the country…We will take day trips to The Mourne Mountains…The Cooley Mountains in Carlingford…The Galty Mountains…The Commeragh Mountains…The Slieve Bloom Mountains…The Macgillycuddy’s Reeks

The final decision as to who attends these hikes rests entirely with the ‘Event Organiser’

Hike Levels
While the pace of hikes will be moderate to very brisk at times, it is very important to have a reasonable level of fitness…The hikes will be graded...from 1 to 5+...Level 1 being the easiest Level that we do!...The plan is to cover most levels so to encourage people to get out and hike

On the dark evenings...you will be required to have your own head torch

There will also be the odd midweek day hike

Every hiker should pack their backpack in accordance with the weather forecast and conditions!…Having the following items are a guideline: sun glasses/sun protection…an extra layer or two…a hat…waterproof gloves…waterproof/gortex type jacket…waterproof trousers…gaiters…waterproof boots…preferably full leather boots for winter hiking with ankle support 🥾🥾 food/snacks/water/liquids of your choice…a small First Aid kit...a head torch during the Winter months

As a hiker becoming unwell on the mountains poses a risk not only to themselves but also to the group as a whole…the hike organiser has the right to refuse any person who has not got clothing suitable for winter hikes a place on the hike

The organiser will take every precaution to ensure a safe hike…but…it is important to note that by signing up to a hike with this group you accept total responsibility for your own health and safety while attending an event/hike

The Organiser/Organisers are not professionals…and therefore cannot be held accountable for your personal health and safety…however it is recommended that you join Mountaineering Ireland for anyone over 26 years of age…which includes a Personal Insurance Policy…and more!

This group is open to anyone over the age of 18 with a reasonable level of fitness and who wants to explore the mountains while getting to meet new people

To join this group you must upload a profile photo of your good self...your face must be visible

Upon being accepted into the group…you fail for whatever reason to attend an event within your first 12 months of membership (where no donation has been contributed) the Organisers will have the right to terminate your membership and remove you from the group…as you will be deemed an ‘Inactive Member’…also if you fail to attend a Meetup within the 12 months of your last appearance…you may also find yourself…reluctantly…removed from the group...you are very welcome to reapply for membership should you wish to!

A Donation contribution of €25 is requested from members…as organising these Meet-ups takes time, energy and resources…Donations are payable on or before your second hike with us

Your 'year’ commences on the date of your ‘Donation’

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