Hellfire Club & Massey's Wood

Meet at carpark for 09.45am

Continuing our Megalithic Tombs, Tors, and Cairns series with a nice Dublin Mountains loop taking in the Owendoher River, Massy's Estate, the Hell Fire Club (383m), aka Montpelier Hill, and a bit of the Dublin Mountains Way. Massy's was once the estate of Baron Massy and former site of Killakee House (demolished in 1941).

We will take a short detour to view the small Killakee Wedge Tomb in Massey's Estate.

Our route also includes Massey's Estate with it's beautiful woodlands and the riverside walk. Part of the original Military Road runs through the Estate. This walk provides wonderful views of Dublin city and neighbouring hills such as Tibradden Mountain, The Fairy Castle, Kilmashogue, and Cruagh.

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Terrain: forest trail, a little rough mountain trail.

Pace: moderate

Overall Rating: Moderately Strenuous

Allow: 3 hours to cover about 8km and round 250m 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

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