And Now for Something completely Different: Full Moon Walks !
The next Full Moon Walks will take place in Enniskerry Friday Feb 26th Price €25 |
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These Full Moon Walks are an excellent opportunity to see beautiful landscape by the light of the moon.The walks will be short 2-3 hr walks starting at 6pm in the evening during the Autumn / Winter months.
You will visit some of the most scenic parts of Wicklow and Dublin, places such as Glendalough, Luggala, Djouce and many more. If you have never had the opportunity to do some night walking then don't miss this as it's an altogether different experience.
All the guides on theses walks are fully qualified and trained so you are in safe hands.
You will also be trained on the skills of night navigation, gain some knowledge of the stars and you could even experience a night time rainbow.
These walks are very popular so early booking is essential to confirm your place.
Full Moon Walk near Enniskerry, Wicklow
Friday Feb 26th.
Meet: Enniskerry at @ 6pm. (Beside the Clock Tower)
Price €25 (If you have any difficulty booking ring Terry on 087-7849599)
There will be 2 walks available on the evening: Both starting from Crone Wood near Enniskerry.
An Easy type: Up along part of the Wicklow Way from Crone Wood and along by Powerscourt Waterfall. Approx 2hrs
An Easy - Moderate type: Also starting from Crone Wood and taking a different trail up along the side of Maulin and back along the Wicklow way and the side of Powerscourt Waterfall. Approx 2-3hrs.
Both walks offer wonderful views across the Dublin Wicklow mountains and the eastern coastline as well great views over Powerscourt Waterfall.
After the walk we normally head back to Nancy Murphy's Pub in Enniskerry to catch up, enjoy a pint and a few sandwiches.
How do I get there ?
If your coming from Dublin on the M50 and the N11 take the turn of for Greystones, Enniskerry and keep left crossing over the bridege back over the N11 and coming back towards Dublin. About 500m there is a left turn for Enniskerry. This small twisting road brings you into Enniskerry.Accommodation: Stay at The Summerhill House Hotel in Enniskerry.
For the Full Moon Walk in Enniskerry Fri Feb 26th.
http://www.summerhillhousehotel.com/home.htm
For only €70.00 per person sharing and no single supplement.Includes:
- 1 nights accommodation which would include afternoon tea on arrival to hotel,
- Dinner (Main course from Bar Menu with complimentary pint or glass of wine)
- Bed and full breakfast buffet
To avail of this offer please ring the Summerhill House Hotel on 01- 286 7928 and just say you are going on the Full Moon Walk with HilltopTreks.
You can read about the last walk in January here on the Wickloway website.
What to bring for the walk.
- Walking boots
- Water
- Head torch or handheld.
- Warm top, gloves, hat.
- Waterproofs (just in case)
- Packed lunch, hot drink.
- Back pack with spare warm top and socks in.
Full Moon Walk in GlendaLough Co Wicklow
Saturday Feb 27th.
Meet: at the Glendalough Hotel Lounge at 6pm
Price €25 (If you have any difficulty booking ring Terry on 087-7849599)
There will be 2 walks available on the evening: Both taking in the Glendalough area.
An Easy type: A walk along forested trail over looking the monastic site with womderful views right along the Valley and upper lake. We will return back down by the Pollanas waterfall and follow a trail by the Lower lake. Approx 2 hrs
An Easy - Moderate type: This walk will start from the same location but will take a trail to the upper car park and then up along the side of Camaderry (The way of the Oak) We walk along part of Camaderry and return back down by a forested track on the other side.. Approx 2-3hrs.
Both walks offer wonderful views across the Glendalough valley and the Wicklow mountains which can look spectacular on a Full Moon night.
After the walk we normally head back to the Glendalough Hotel to catch up, enjoy a pint and a few sandwiches.All the guides on theses walks are fully qualified and trained so you are in safe hands.
You will also be trained on the skills of night navigation, gain some knowledge of the stars and you could even experience a night time rainbow.
These walks are very popular so early booking is essential to confirm your place.You can read about the last walk in January 2010 here on the Wickloway website.
What to bring for the walk.
- Walking boots
- Water
- Head torch or handheld.
- Warm top, gloves, hat.
- Waterproofs (just in case)
- Packed lunch, hot drink.
- Back pack with spare warm top and socks.
How do I get there ?
If your coming from Dublin on the M50 and the N11 take the turn of for Roundwood Glendalough. Follow this road through Roundwood and Annamoe until you reach Laragh. Glendalough is straight ahead and the Glendalough Hotel is on your right.
Accommodation: Stay at The Glendalough Hotel in Wicklow
For the Full Moon Walk in Glendalough Sat Feb 27th.
http://www.glendaloughhotel.com
For only €70.00 per person sharing and no single supplement. Includes:
- 1 nights accommodation which would include afternoon tea on arrival to hotel,
- Dinner (Main course with complimentary pint or glass of wine)
- Bed and full breakfast.
To avail of this offer please ring the Glendalough Hotel on 0404 45135/45391 and just say you are going on the Full Moon Walk with HilltopTreks.
Dates for Full Moon Walks 2010
- Jan 30th - Saturday
- Feb 26th - Saturday
- Feb 27th - Friday
- Mar 30th - Tuesday
- April 28th - Wednesday
- May 28th - Friday
- June 26th - Saturday
- July 25th - Sunday
- Aug 24th - Tuesday
- Sept 24th - Friday
- Oct 23rd - Saturday
- Nov 21st - Sunday
- Dec 21st - Tuesday
