Hell Fire Club and Massey Woods Loop LGBT Social Hike

Hell Fire Club and Massey Woods Loop

Wet & Wild is an LGBTQ+ outdoor pursuits and social club. Join us for a walk around Hell Fire Club and Massey Woods Loop.

We will meet at 11am at the Hell Fire Club Car Park- Touchwood, Killakee Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. From there we will take in the sights and afterwards head somewhere for a bite to eat.

The car park at the trailhead can fill up quickly as this is a popular area.

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 - 3 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Please be sure to bring plenty of water, food (homemade baked goods are always encouraged), comfortable clothing and suitable footwear with you. Remember the weather in Ireland can vary over a short time so wear or carry clothing suitable for variable weather conditions. I will update with weather conditions closer to the date. As always, new members are more than welcome and please feel free to bring a friend (2 or 4 legs welcome) along and your camera; we love to have the photos to look back on!

This is a lovely circuit combining two loops, one around the Hell Fire Club ruins and the second in the Massey Woods.The trail combines moderate uphills and downhills, with lovely and well-maintained tracks. There are many historical landmarks on the way, including a Neolithic burial ground. The walk offers quaint views of the forest, fields as well as the river.

After the hike join us for our Social Night in Oscar’s Cafe in Smithfield (see event details in Meetup). We have an area reserved in Oscar’s Cafe in Smithfield from 8pm.

Our Social Nights are an informal, fun, relaxed social event where you can have a drink (soft or otherwise) or two, meet other members and find out more about upcoming events. All members new and existing are welcome.

Hope to see you all there :)

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Wet & Wild is an LGBTQ+ outdoor pursuits and social club based in Ireland. Our club's aim is to run an adventurous, fun and welcoming club by running a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Our club is open to all members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and anyone else who wants to join in, have an enjoyable time and meet some like minded people.

All you need to do to be a part of the club is to share in the enthusiasm, take on the adventures and have some fun!

Wet and Wild is a non-commercial, member-run club, where all members agree to take part under their own liability. The club has gone from strength to strength and continues to grow, but is not possible without your input.

All of our events are set up by our members, so if you have a great idea for an event, then please get in touch.