🥾 Great Sugar Loaf Trek

### 📋 Event Description

#### 🚌 Part 1: The Bus Journey (Bray to Kilmacanogue)

• Departure: 11:30 AM sharp from Bray Station (Passes Main St at ~11:35 AM).
• Arrival: ~11:45 AM at Kilmacanogue Stop (near Plucks / Avoca Store).
• Duration: ~15 minutes.
• Fares: €2.00 via TFI Leap Card (Standard 90-Min Fare) or ~€2.60–€3.00 cash single.

#### 🥾 Part 2: Trail Guide & Path Description

Total trekking time from bus stop to summit and back is roughly 2 to 2.5 hours.

1. The Roadside Approach (~30–35 mins | 2.5 km)
   Get off at Kilmacanogue. Cross the N11 dual carriageway via the pedestrian footbridge. Head south onto the L1031 road (Red Lane) and follow this winding uphill road to the southern trailhead car park.
2. The Main Trailhead Start (Lower Slopes)
   Pass through the barrier at the southern car park. Follow the wide, obvious dirt path through the heather. The incline here is gradual and gentle underfoot.
3. The Shoulder Transition (Approaching the Cone)
   The terrain becomes noticeably rockier as you approach the steep quartzite cone. Watch your footing on the loose stones and stick to the worn tracks.
4. The Final Summit Scramble (Steep Final Stretch)
   The last 50–100 metres require a steep scramble over loose rock and crags. Use your hands for balance, take your time over the loose scree, and push to the 501m peak.

#### ⛰️ The Reward & Notes

• The Summit: 360-degree panoramic views of Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains, and Snowdonia (Wales) on clear days.
• Gear Note: Hiking boots are highly recommended to protect your ankles on the loose, rocky final stretch.