Howth Trail – Boardsies Social Run Friday 3rd April (Good Friday)

Bungy Girl

Following on from the success of the Djouce Trail Run (read all about it and see our smiley faces and mucky runners here), it’s proposed to have a similar social run on the first weekend of every month, the precise day to be determined by TRQ*

Next up will be a loop of Howth (route description and map here) on Good Friday 3rd April. Time TBC but will be early to avoid potential crowds on the Cliff Path section of the route. It’s billed as a 10K but in reality it’s closer to 13K and will take anything from 80 to 120 mins+. There are a few climbs but the terrain is pretty good so normal runners are fine, trail runners better if you have them as some sections could be mucky depending on the weather. This will be a social run: nobody will be left behind/running on their own. Meeting Point will be the DART station in Howth and there is plenty of (free) parking close by.

So post up if you’re interested and final details will be posted and/or PM’d closer to the time.

Oh, and bring cake.

*Trail Run Quorum © Dubgal72

hillsiderunner

Think I might be able to join for this one (then 2 full days off before the Clontarf 10miles) ... is it ok to bring a couple of non-boards runners if there is interest?

These are normal runners I think

Bungy Girl

hillsiderunner wrote: »

Think I might be able to join for this one (then 2 full days off before the Clontarf 10miles) ... is it ok to bring a couple of non-boards runners if there is interest?

Great that you'll be in Dublin for this one. It'll be good training for your 7 Hills! And of course friends are welcome. If we end up with big numbers we can split into a couple of groups.

Bungy Girl

Bungy Girl wrote: »

normal runners are fine, trail runners better

hillsiderunner wrote: »

These are normal runners I think

For the avoidance of doubt, I am talking about footwear

adrian522

Not sure I'll be around Dublin that weekend, but I'll go if I am.

Murph_D

Yep, should be able to make this too - look forward to it.

Duanington

Great idea - could well be up for this, depending on how work pans out

PaulieYifter

For more info here is my Strava of this: https://www.strava.com/activities/214514985 or Garmin: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/624882441

If you're more adventurous you can go over the summit of Shielmartin Hill rather than around the shoulder of it as I did here - this once also took a detour to another summit but taking in Shielmartin summit doesn't take you much off the Bog of Frogs loop: https://www.strava.com/activities/219743670 (Garmin: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/633858555)

If I'm free I might pop along to this.

You definitely want to be done before the 1st Dart into Howth in the morning arrives with a load of walkers as the trail is narrow enough.

MisterDrak

Might give it a go also...

I did it with Christeb many years ago. If its a good day (morning), the views are fantastic.

Ill have a search around the pics and post up, if I can find them.

annapr

Hope to be able to make it, love the route, fantastic views.

I almost bought a pair of trail runners today... Footwear that is

annapr

hillsiderunner wrote: »

Think I might be able to join for this one (then 2 full days off before the Clontarf 10miles) ... is it ok to bring a couple of non-boards runners if there is interest?

These are normal runners I think

There are runners who aren't on boards??? Weird...

Firedance

yay! I'll definitely make this one, no chance of being called into work :-) I have walked Howth summit a few times but before my running days so will be great to run this, stunning views.

Joeseph Balls

Awww no, I love Howth, but this is my clubs 8k run

christeb

MisterDrak wrote: »

Might give it a go also...

I did it with Christeb many years ago. If its a good day (morning), the views are fantastic.

Ill have a search around the pics and post up, if I can find them.

Here it is. T'was a fine day out, even if I recall being rather hungover.

I'd be up for doing it again, any excuse to run that loop. It's class.

annapr

christeb wrote: »

Here it is. T'was a fine day out, even if I recall being rather hungover.

I'd be up for doing it again, any excuse to run that loop. It's class.

Great review. I like the names you picked.

Bungy Girl

christeb wrote: »

Here it is. T'was a fine day out, even if I recall being rather hungover.

I'd be up for doing it again, any excuse to run that loop. It's class.

Great review. I'm not sure I'd be able for those cliffs with a hangover :eek:
The plan for this run is to stay on the trail at Sutton rather than return to Howth via Offington. So we'll take a right at the Martello Tower and head up Red Rock, Howth Golf Club, past the GAA pitches and down the old tramway back to the DART station.

Firedance

'It rises immediately, there are no easy introductions here! This segment is stark, dramatic and at points there is literally 2 feet between you and a sheer 50m drop to the sea' :eek: :eek:

aquinn

Firedance wrote: »

'It rises immediately, there are no easy introductions here! This segment is stark, dramatic and at points there is literally 2 feet between you and a sheer 50m drop to the sea' :eek: :eek:

Ha ha, that wasn't lost on me either! Hoping for a calm and non-blustery day.

annapr

Firedance wrote: »

'It rises immediately, there are no easy introductions here! This segment is stark, dramatic and at points there is literally 2 feet between you and a sheer 50m drop to the sea' :eek: :eek:

At least it'll distract us from the hill

HungryJoey

I would be interested in this. Please keep me informed. First time boards athletics post!

Dubgal72

HungryJoey wrote: »

I would be interested in this. Please keep me informed. First time boards athletics post!

Hi and welcome 'Follow' the post and you'll get all the info you need. Hope to see you there!

adrian522

adrian522 wrote: »

Not sure I'll be around Dublin that weekend, but I'll go if I am.

I'll be around for this now. Should be back from holidays on the Wednesday ...

annapr

Base Camp outdoors shop on Middle Abbey St in D1 has trail runners on sale for half price... just saying'... not that I was tempted or anything... ahem!

Firedance

annapr wrote: »

Base Camp outdoors shop on Middle Abbey St in D1 has trail runners on sale for half price... just saying'... not that I was tempted or anything... ahem!

ooohhhhh they're a hop, skip and a jump from me!! although, I think I need new ordinary runners so perhaps it'd be wise to stay way... :P

aquinn

annapr wrote:

Base Camp outdoors shop on Middle Abbey St in D1 has trail runners on sale for half price... just saying'... not that I was tempted or anything... ahem!

Need v want? What's this about? Show us the shoes Anna.

annapr

aquinn wrote: »

Need v want? What's this about? Show us the shoes Anna.

I have no idea what you're talking about, A! :cool:

(They're not a pretty colour or anything)

aquinn

annapr wrote: »

I have no idea what you're talking about, A! :cool:

(They're not a pretty colour or anything)

Why are you holding out on the photo???

RedRunner

Ooh. this looks interesting and local for me too. Pencil me in as a maybe please

PaulieC

Bungy Girl wrote: »

Great review. I'm not sure I'd be able for those cliffs with a hangover :eek:
The plan for this run is to stay on the trail at Sutton rather than return to Howth via Offington. So we'll take a right at the Martello Tower and head up Red Rock, Howth Golf Club, past the GAA pitches and down the old tramway back to the DART station.

Why not just stay on the purple route ? It's a much more interesting run

Bungy Girl

PaulieC wrote: »

Why not just stay on the purple route ? It's a much more interesting run

Plan is to do the purple route/bog of frogs loop as per first post

PaulieC

Bungy Girl wrote: »

Plan is to do the purple route/bog of frogs loop as per first post

I missed that...sorry! I would recommend trail runners here is possible. The section after the lighthouse is usually quite sloppy.

annapr

PaulieC wrote: »

I missed that...sorry! I would recommend trail runners here is possible. The section after the lighthouse is usually quite sloppy.

I'm usually a bit sloppy myself :P

Ferris B

I love the run and would be up for joining you assuming no work commitments.

MisterDrak

Walked Howth head on Friday from Sutton Dingy club to the village.

Took a few pics on the phone on the way around, though it might be of interest for some people not familiar with some of the route, and the fantastic views.

The paths are mostly ok now, a few boggy bits, and a few pools of water remain, but with 3-4 day of dry weather they should disappear.

The track is pretty narrow, so be aware if you are doing this on Good Friday, later in the morning or afternoon there will be plenty of other walkers, and few places to pass them.

http://imgur.com/gallery/uI3xL/new

Bungy Girl

Fab pics! Thanks.
Yup we are going to have to have an early start...

hillsiderunner

Those photos are beautiful. If it comes to a tie between the trail run and the Battle of Clontarf, this'll be the one that wins!

RedRunner

hillsiderunner wrote: »

Those photos are beautiful. If it comes to a tie between the trail run and the Battle of Clontarf, this'll be the one that wins!

Do both!

aquinn

RedRunner wrote: »

Do both!

That was my plan or then is that completely nuts, I hadn't thought so?
Just obviously need to get back into training of course.

hillsiderunner

aquinn wrote: »

That was my plan or then is that completely nuts, I hadn't thought so?
Just obviously need to get back into training of course.

Don't think nuts at all fitness/racing .... I'm in Dublin for just 5 days and if family start rolling-the-eyes then I might feel I should chop one. But more likely will dress-up the Friday run as a meet-with-friends!

Bungy Girl

RedRunner wrote: »

Do both!

+1. You can always cut the Howth run short by doing an out and back rather than the full loop. Added bonus of being first back for the cake

Duanington

Don't think its COMPLETELY nuts to do both....kind of nuts but not completely :-)

I'll hopefully be doing both anyway

annapr

Not nuts at all... the Friday run will be slow and social

RedRunner

So what's the deal here BG. Meet up where? What time are you thinking etc??

I like to plan ahead!(

Get permission to go out and play :-)

)

Bungy Girl

RedRunner wrote: »

So what's the deal here BG. Meet up where? What time are you thinking etc??

I like to plan ahead!(

Get permission to go out and play :-)

)

Good call, I was going to bump this up today anyway

I know we need an early start but in fairness to those coming from southside and beyond it can't be the crack of dawn either. How about 9.30 ?? Meeting point is Howth Dart Station. Plenty of free parking around there and close to a few cafes and shops.

annapr

Bungy Girl wrote: »

Good call, I was going to bump this up today anyway

I know we need an early start but in fairness to those coming from southside and beyond it can't be the crack of dawn either. How about 9.30 ?? Meeting point is Howth Dart Station. Plenty of free parking around there and close to a few cafes and shops.

what? we're letting people in from the Southside?

9:30 sounds good to me but will defer to those who have to travel further...

Firedance

annapr wrote: »

what? we're letting people in from the Southside?

9:30 sounds good to me but will defer to those who have to travel further...

don't forget the 'and beyond' Anna! it seems you're letting all sorts join in as one coming from beyond 9.30 is good with me too, sure there will be no one on the roads at that hour on a good Friday...

inigo

Fine by me. Could do earlier, even if I come from the southside....... :cool:

annapr

Firedance wrote: »

don't forget the 'and beyond' Anna! it seems you're letting all sorts join in as one coming from beyond 9.30 is good with me too, sure there will be no one on the roads at that hour on a good Friday...

being from the back of beyond myself, all are welcome glad you can make it this time!

chickey2

Looks like I can make it! I've just bought some trail runners so its the perfect excuse to try them out! 9.30 suits fine.
Do I need my passport to go to the north side?

aquinn

chickey2 wrote:

Looks like I can make it! I've just bought some trail runners so its the perfect excuse to try them out! 9.30 suits fine. Do I need my passport to go to the north side?

Only cake /treats required.

HungryJoey

9:30 is good for me too. Any later though and I would probably have to give it a miss.