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January Hikes

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  • 26-08-2014 11:42am
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    WORRZELL
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    Hi, I'm looking to plan a DRY January and have 4 weekend hikes planned for my group of friends. is there any recommendation's of hikes in the leinster area for that time of year that should be 5 hours + ish . Obviously Wicklow has some walks but would like to spread it around a little with the last one probably being a night away/on the lash. Appreciate your advise and ideas.
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    Orion
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    For the last one drive to Laragh, walk up the Wicklow Gap and then up Tonelagee and back down. Or do the Spink in Glendalough. Or do the Wicklow Way from Roundwood or from Glenmalure to Glendalough.
    Then stay in the Wicklow Heather and go on the lash in Lynams :)


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    WORRZELL
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    Do you have any links for any of the above please. Any other suggestions in leinster?


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    Tabnabs
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    The Irish Ramblers Club FB page puts up images of upcoming routes. Might be worth a follow for ideas.


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    Orion
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    WORRZELL wrote: »
    Do you have any links for any of the above please. Any other suggestions in leinster?

    http://www.wicklowway.com/ has basic maps on the site. You can get the EastWest map of the entire route.

    What kind of level are you for hiking - how tough do you want them? A nice 4 hour hike is up Lugnaquilla from the zigzags or Fraughan Rock Glen. Or if you want a tougher one then the same peak from Fenton's on the far side. It depends on your ability and knowledge of navigation.

    But if you're more trail than cross country hikers then the Wicklow Way covers a lot of ground. There are also a load of waymarked trails around the country if you're not comfortable with map and compass - http://www.irishtrails.ie/National_Waymarked_Trails/


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    Orion
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    Actually here's a nice one I did last year. Starts and finishes at the Wicklow Gap carpark. Down by the substation and up the side of Fair Hill. Down into the valley then turn left following the stream and go up the side of Turlough Hill - tricky enough ascent that one. The over the two Camaderrys. Down the north side and on to St Kevin's Way back to the carpark. When we did it it took about 4.5 hours.

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