Hiking

***Mountain Skills for Only €120 / course*** Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond! As a fully qualified mountain guide and course provider for Mountaineering Ireland and the UK, I run Mountain Skills which is a nationally accredited course and is delivered in an upland environment. Hiking in Ireland can be challenging not only because of its wilderness, but the island has very little sign posted hiking trails in the mountains or hills. In addition to this, as being an island in the Atlantic we experience the forces of nature; storms and weather events. In other words, Ireland is probably the best place in Europe to learn a new outdoor skill like Mountain Skills. The aim of this course is to help you learn the skills you need to get out hiking in the hills and mountains independently, safely and responsibly. You will learn how to navigate with confidence by any type of weather conditions. A Mountain Skills course is run over 2 days in an upland environment and covers: Map reading, map description, map scale, contour lines, land and ground features, navigation legs, simple navigation techniques, setting the map, the 5 D, estimation of direction & destination, grid reference, mountain hazards, hypothermia, mountain environment, timing, pacing, route planning, route card, emergency procedures, personal equipment, safe movement skills, river crossing and much more… Some level of fitness is essential in taking part in this course. Each course (MS1 / MS2) is a 20 hour syllabus which includes indoor and outdoor sessions and night navigation (MS2) **A course includes:** Maps and compass provided, tea breaks, course notes, 3 route cards, a free hiking day practice as part of a weekend. **For Only €100 for under 18 and students and €120 for adults.** Accommodations can be provided Her are few additionnal dates: Jan 24-25 MS2 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow Feb 11-12 MS1 Comeragh, Co.Waterford March 21-22 Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow March 28-29 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow April MS1 18-19 Glenmalure, Co,Wickow For more information contact us at: [aeaccom@gmail.com](mailto:aeaccom@gmail.com) / +35387 9691193 Or go to: [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com)

Join us for a fabulous show at The Gaiety!! *‘Unforgettable! No matter how well you tell the story, the play makes it more vivid, more shattering, more humorous.’* **– New York Magazine** Book your own tickets and we'll all meet for a drink at 7pm!

This is a 2 to 2½ hour walk from Annesley bridge in Fairview to Ashtown. The plan is to walk upstream and keep as close as we dare to the Tolka river. Making our way around the back of Glasnevin cemetery, we will stop at Cardiffsbridge village now abandoned and consumed by urban sprawl. This is a linear walk. Ashtown train station offers options to get home and the nearby Navan Road is served by Dublin bus numbers including 37 and 39. Hope to see you there.

Another week, another crisis, but our Run & Beers gatherings still survive, despite everything going mad in the world. Well, the only *"fuel"* needed to come along with us each week is in your legs, and a wee run, followed by a refreshing beverage and great craic where we can put the world to rights, or simply forget the troubles with like-minded souls. This week, it's back to our first "home" - **The Blackbird in Rathmines.** Great beers, great beer garden, and always a great atmosphere here, so come out this week and join in for a good night on the streets of South Dublin. For newcomers, our Group Runs are great fun, safe for all, and once the run is complete, we can share a beer, have a good chat, make new friends, and look forward to the following week. The route map is here - https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=891846 Regards, Liam

**Saturday Hiking Trail** **We are Meeting at Tallaght (Red Link) Luas Stop at 11:00AM.** **How to get there ? You can get the Luas from Point Square or Connolly Train Station which is quick or you can get the S6 Bus or 27 Bus to Tallaght.** **Please bring some supplies with you like a packed lunch, water or snacks with you.** **We will be getting the on the SD3 Bus (TFI Local Link) Scheduled for 11:18AM the bus only allows a certain amount of people because it is a small bus, I would reccomend driving too.** **Arriving and getting off at St Anne's Church for 12:30** **Meeting location for those who drive will be St. Anne's Church.** **8.9km Trail Duration is 2–2.5 Hours.** **Trial (Easy)** **Every event is 5 euros, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.** **This helps me maintains the group and this takes a lot of time and effort.** **I hope to see you there !**

This is a free hike - all the walks and hikes in this group are free. A hike, not a walk, take note. This route is partly different to previous Fairy Castle walks. There possibly will be mud. Wear shoes for mud / hiking in a forest / a long up hill hike. Hello! NEW Meeting TIME: 1030am. Please allow yourself enough time to join us. Meeting PLACE: Treo Coffee at Fernhill House, Enniskerry Rd, Newtown Little, Dublin 18 Please allow enough time to join us. Distance: 4hrs (including break) - please use the toilets at the meeting point before we leave! Toilets at start and end **only**. Start point and End point are the same. This is a circular route so feel free to drive if you have a car. Public transport: Nearest Luas is Glencairn. Nearest buses are 44 and 47. Food break: at the very top, at Fairy Castle. Bring food + water! Toilets at start and end **only**. Important: bring water, bring food/snacks, wear suitable footwear for a big hill walk. Mud is always possible on a hike. This walk will NOT proceed if there is a yellow, orange or red weather alert for Dublin OR Wicklow. Dress for the weather! Disclaimer: This event and every event in this group is entirely and in every possible way at your own risk. Thanks Alan

Hi Everyone, This is so exciting! We're going back 🥳 We are taking our private bus up to hike Irelands own table mountain, Benbulben in Sligo. Benbulben is a truly amazing mountain with some very special stops along the route. It’s approximately 11km hike with 500m of height gain taking 4 - 4.5 hours. It’s moderate difficulty needing a reasonable level of fitness. A few requirements to make sure we have a safe and enjoyable day.. - Hiking boots are essential for this hike. - Suitable clothing for hiking, no jeans please. - waterproofs. - Pack a spare warm layer to keep warm during stops. - Plenty of water and snacks. - A bag to carry all this in Please dont hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. The cost of this trip is €89 including private minibus transfers to Sligo from Dublin and places are strictly limited. payment by Revolut to @surfireland or 0879811701

HOWTH HIKING

Meeting at Laragh free car park at 9.40am, on the trail thereafter. We will hike out onto the Wicklow Way, on to Baravore waterfall where we will have lunch and a short rest before returning back to car park via Derrybawn ridge. This hike is approx. 6hrs & 22/23km so please come prepared for a hike with appropriate hiking gear. Bring lunch & drinks of your choice. Coffee afterwards in Glendalough Cafe for those who wish and have the time.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

We'll hike 3.4 miles on the Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trails - both out and back gravel trails. If we want more mileage we can repeat an out and back. Pace of around 3.5 mph, no one left behind and those who want to go faster sure can! As always optional lunch after. This is the second Metro Park in the lineup for me - with 21 to go (plus more are being added).