Winters day in the Mournes

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Snow and ice at Slieve Commedagh, Mourne Mountains, December 8th 2010

December 8th 2010: Recent photos of winters days on the hills reminded me of this walk when we had exceptionally cold weather, it got down to minus 10 C that night. Check it out on Facebook and “like” Explore More.

Route Summary: Donard Park – Tipperary Wood – slopes of Slievenabrock – across coll between Slievenabrock and Shan Slieve – down by Tullybrannigan River – by track back to Donard Park

Distance: 10K Duration: 5 hours Height gain: 500m Max height: 500m

Cruchán, alone on the Wicklow – Wexford border

Croghan Kinsella, spanning Wexford and Wicklow, December 30th 2014

December 30th 2014: Croghan Kinsella – Cruachán

An easy walk with a forest track almost to the top. Distance: 8K Duration: 2.5 hours Height gain: 300m Max height: 606m

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Winter Solstice on the Great Sugar Loaf

Solstice, Great Sugarloaf, County Wicklow, December 21st 2014

December 21st 2014: Solstice on the Great Sugarloaf. First event for our National Walking and Camping Club

Dawn on the summit, fantastic… Check it out on Facebook and “Like” Explore More

In the footsteps of Art O’Neill

Art’s Cross, County Wicklow, December 13th 2014

December 12th 2014: Checking out the hill section of the Art O’Neill Challenge

Black Hill – Billy Byrne’s Gap – Ballinagee Bridge – Glenreemore – Art O’Neill Memorial – Art’s Cross – Three Lakes – The Stony Top – Bullock Pass Brook – Barrivore
Distance: 20K Duration: 8 hours Height gain: 450m Max height: 640m

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A Crispy day on Lugnaquillia

A frosty Lugnaquila, County Wicklow, February 2nd 2013

February 2nd 2013: As the weather turns to snow on high ground I am reminded of a crispy day on Lugnaquillia, County Wicklow.

Highest peak in County Wicklow, highest peak in Leinster.

Top of Lugnaquillia via Camarrahill Distance: 13K Duration: 5 hours Height gain:700m Max height: 925m

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A Stroll on Maulin

Maulin, County Wicklow, December 6th 2014

December 6th 2014: Maulin

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Discovering Beenaunmore, County Kerry

Beenaunmore, County Kerry, May 27th 2012

May 27th 2012: Crohane Lake – Beenaunmore – Cappagh River

This is a really beautiful walking route, near Mangerton and overlooked by many.

Distance: 7K Duration: 4 hours Height gain: 375m Max height: 454m

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Walking in the Knockmealdowns, County Waterford

Knockmealdown, County Waterford, March 2nd 2011

March 2011: 2 Great days walking in these lovely mountains.

Cruachan – Knockmeal – Knocknafallia – Knocknagnauv – Knockmealdown – Knockmoylan – Knockshane Distance: 18K Duration: 8 hours Height gain: 1,000m Max height: 794m

Knockuanaboulloga – Knockshanahullion – Knockclogga Distance: 13K Duration: 4.5 hours Height gain: 630m Max height: 852m

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Skills training on the Knockmealdowns, County Waterford

Knockmealdown Mountains, November 22nd 2014

November 22nd-23rd 2014. Hill Skills training in the Knockmealdowns, County Waterford. Crisp and clear. Fantastic.

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A visit to Benbulben, County Sligo

Benwiskin, County Sligo, April 21st 2013

April 21st 2013: Benbulbin. Tackled the slope head on, so very steep ascent and descent, good practice. Outstanding views, including the striking Benwiskin. Distance: 4k Duration: 2 hours Height gain: 275m Max height: 526m

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