GRADE | DISTANCE | ASCENT | Time |
A | Up to 20 Km | 1000 m + | - 9 Hrs |
B+ | Up to 16 Km | 700 M + with more challenging terrain | 5 - 7 Hrs |
B | Up to 16 Km | 700 m + | 5 - 7 Hrs |
C | Up to 14 Km | 400 - 700 m | 4 - 6 Hrs |
D | Up to 12 Km | Up to 400 m | 2 - 4 Hrs |
Social Walk | Grade D or C on trails with a more leisurely pace approx 3 - 4 hours. New members or those looking to try hillwalking with the Club for the first time are encouraged to come on this walk first before trying other grade walks. |
Regular Walk | Grade B on mix of trails and open ground with a more moderate pace approx 5 hours. B+ walks will have more challenging terrain so members are advised to check with leader in advance. |
Challenge Walk | Grade A on open ground with a more strenous pace approx 7+ hours. Members are advised to check with leader in advance. |
Date |
Walk Detail Meet Point & Grid Ref. |
Leader Mobile Phone |
5th January |
Meet point:Ballynultagh Gap, O043108
Route:Black Hill, Mullaghcleevaun, Sunday Walk Grade:B- |
Mary McGrath 087 672 5323 |
12th January |
Meet point:Glenmacnass Waterfall, O113030
Route:Tonelagee, Mullaghcleevaun, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Eamonn Walls 087 294 2276 |
18th January |
Meet point:Ticknock Car Park O169238
Route:Ticknock etc, Saturday Social / Welcome Walk Grade:C |
Mary McGrath 087 672 5323 |
19th January |
Meet point: Fentons, Glen of Imaal S972935
Route: Slievemaan, Lugnaquilla, Table Track, Sunday Challenge Walk Grade:A |
Kieran Finch 087 690 9186 |
26thJanuary |
Meet point:Glendalough Visitor Centre car park, T125968
Route:Camaderry East, Brockagh, Wicklow Way, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Lorcan O'Sullivan 086 831 6564 |
2ndFebruary | Bank Holiday. No official Club walk Informal walks organised by Club WhatsApp |
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9th February |
Meet point:Pier Gates Luggala O172064
Route:Luggala (via scramble, or avoided), Knocknacloghoge, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Declan Doyle 087 718 6389 |
15th February |
Meet point:Vartry Trails Car Park O199049
Route:Circuit of Vartry Lakes, Saturday Social / Welcome Walk Grade:D |
Dorothy 086 889 5689 |
16th February |
Meet point:
Route: Sunday Challenge Walk Grade:A |
LEADER REQD |
23rd February |
Meet point:Pier Gates Luggala O172064
Route:Djouce, Luggala, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Mary D 086 109 0006 |
2nd March |
Meet point:Fentons, Glen of Imaal S972935
Route:Lugnaquilla, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Brian 087 233 7197 |
8th March |
Meet point:Djouce Wood Lake Car Park O209109
Route:Maulin, Saturday Social / Welcome Walk Grade:C |
Cormac 087 288 7487 |
9th March |
Meet point:Kilbride O062167
Route:Seahan, Seefingan etc, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Des O'Neill 086 826 0414 |
15-17thMarch | Wales | |
23rd March |
Meet point:Old Lead Mines Village, Glendasan T099982
Route:Circuit of Glendasan Valley, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Ned Flemming 087 757 1014 |
30th March |
Meet point:Djouce Wood Lake Car Park O209109
Route:Djouce, Sunday Walk Grade:C |
Aoife Sweeney 086 825 8235 |
6th April |
Meet point:Cloon, Oak Glen car park O174169
Route:Prince Williams Seat etc, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Amy K 086 304 9956 |
12th April |
Meet point:Car park at Athgreany, grid ref N937032
Route:Church Mountain, coffee after at Hollyood Cafe, Saturday Social / Welcome Walk Grade:C |
Anne Barrett 087 223 8824 |
13th April |
Meet point:Aughavannagh T055861
Route:South Prison, Lug. Corrigasleggaun, Sunday Challenge Walk Grade:A |
Kieran Finch 087 690 9186 |
20thApril | Easter Sunday. No official Club walk Informal walks organised by Club WhatsApp |
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27th April |
Meet point:Glendalough Visitor Centre car park, T125968
Route:Camaderry & Spinc, Sunday Walk Grade:B |
Fiona Sweeney 087 969 8897 |
3rd-5th May | May Bank Holiday, Club trip to Kerry. Contact Committee |