Troop up Trooperstown Hill and 'round Round Hill

Weather dependent!!!

Min 5 people

Meet at Trooperstown Forest Car Park...if coming from Dublin you will see a sign for it on the left just before Laragh.

GPS: 53.0133 -6.2778

See also Coillte Outdoors map:

http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/uploads/tx_r3coillterecreationsites/Trooperstown.pdg

A moderately strenuous ramble - up and around Trooperstown Hill (430m), aka Mweeleen, and it's neighbour, Round Hill (398m) aka 'Boot Hill'. Gaelic: Maoilin meaning 'little round hill'.

Before heading out onto the hillside, we'll head up the forest trail that crosses the new bridge over the Avonmore River - this stretch is the start of the Avonmore Way, a waymarked trail that follows the course of the Avonmore River, finishing near Rathdrum. See Irishtrails map of Avonmore Way below:

http://www.irishtrails.ie/maps/Avonmore%20Way%20Map.pdf

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Great views onto Glendasan Valley and of nearby hills including Scarr, Camaderry, Brockagh, Derrybawn, Lugnaquilla etc. and Croaghanmoira to the south.

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Duration: allow around ~3 hours (7k and ~ 350m overall ascent)

Difficulty level: moderate-strenuous. There is one moderately strenuous uphill stretch, but we'll pace ourselves.

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Overall Rating: Easy - Moderate - STRENUOUS - Very Difficult

Pace: moderate

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IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please do a moderate hike before attempting a strenuous one!

Required: Hiking boots, waterproof raingear, spare extra layer(s), hat and gloves, drinks (incl. water), snacks. If you have something high-vis, bring it along.

You should consult your GP before commencing hiking.

Disclaimer

As with all outdoor sports, hiking carries the risk of injury, even serious injury or death, so you may wish to consider taking out some form of personal injury insurance. While I endeavour always to provide good advice and prioritise everyone's safety, Mike's Hikes can accept no responsibility or liability for any injury incurred on the hikes. By your RSVP to attend, you and your guests agree to these terms.

I will carry a supply of trekking poles for those who require them.

Fee: €5

Let me know please if interested.

My mobile: 0857870799