Prince William's Seat, Knocknagun...all you can eat peat!

Weather depdendent!

We will meet at Curtlestown Forest car park (you can search for it on Google Maps) on the (L1011) road from Enniskerry to Glencree:

GPS: 53.188689 -6.227993

All you can eat peat on this one, so bring gaiters if you got 'em!

This walk includes Knocknagun (555m) and Prince William's Seat (555m) on the Wicklow-Dublin border.

Knocknagun (gaelic: Cloch na gCon meaning 'the Rock of the Hounds'), a rocky outcrop (tor)

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• Above: Mike between a rock and a squidgy place...

Great views en route of Tibradden, Fairy Castle, Knockree Hill, Maulin, Tonduffs, Kippure, the Lough Brays, and 'the Big Smoke' (i.e. Dublin).

As mentioned, expect a bit of squidge (muck) on this one.

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Terrain: forest trail, rough mountain trail, indistinct blanket bog trail, & open hillside.

Pace: moderate

Overall Rating: Moderately Strenuous to Strenuous

Allow: 3.5+ hours to cover about 8km and round 350m overall ascent

Fee: €5

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IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Required: hiking/walking boots. rain gear, spare extra layer(s), hat, gloves, drinks (incl. water), and snacks/lunch. If you have a head torch and high-vis jacket, please bring them along for evening walks or walks involving roads.

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 endeavor always to provide good advice and ensure everyone's safety on hikes, 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.

My mobile: 0857870799

I will carry a supply of trekking poles etc.