And Now for Something completely Different: Full Moon Walk !
The next Full Moon Walks will take place near Enniskerry Co Wicklow and Slieve na mban in Waterford. Saturday Mar 27th.Meet: Enniskerry at @ 7pm. (Beside the Clock Tower) Meet: Kisheelan at 7pm (Post Office) |
Just state which walk you would like to do while booking. Wicklow or Waterford. |
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.
There will be 2 walks available on the evening: Starting from Enniskerry Co. Wicklow and Kilsheelan Co. WaterfordEnniskerry about the walk:
This will be a 2 - 3 hr walk around the very scenic area of Glencullen and along part of the the Wicklow way onto Prince William's Seat in the Wicklow Mountains. From this walk we have wonderful views along Ireland's east coast line and over Dublin bay. When we continue on the trail we drop down into Glencullen and along some forested track with plenty of wild deer and views across the south Wicklow mountains.There is a nice short cut along the trail for those of you who wish to take it easier - a guide will be with you at all times.
No previous walking experience required.
After the walk we normally head back to Nancy Murphy's Pub in Enniskerry to catch up, enjoy a pint and a few sandwiches.
Kilsheelan about the walk:
The walk will take over Slieve na mban "mountain of the women" which is very close by Kilsheelan. The walk is about 5 km 2.5 hrs with an ascent of 500m. This walk offers excellent panoramic views across the whole of the south east coast line and srurriunding mountain regions and is spectacular on a clear night to walk. "This mountain is steeped in mythology. The name is derived from the following legend: Fionn Mac Cumhaill sat waiting at the top while women raced up it to win his hand. Since Fionn and Gráinne were in love, he had shown her a short-cut and she duly won the race. Yeats preferred the name Knockfefin. The mountain rises from the plain of Femen, which represents ‘woman’ or ‘femininity’."
No previous walking experience required.Afterwards we can meet up in a pub close by, see who we have been walking with and enjoy a pint.
The Guides:
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.
Accommodation in Enniskerry
For those of you who would to stay over in Enniskerry after the walk so you could get to Enniskerry early and make a full day of it.You can stay at The Summerhill House Hotel in Enniskerry.
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.
How do I get there ?
Enniskerry
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.
Kilsheelan
It is on the main road N24 between Waterford and Clonmel.All Welcome.
(If you have any difficulty booking ring Terry on 087-7849599)
Enquire about a Walk
Dates for Full Moon Walks 2010
- Jan 30th - Saturday
- Feb 26th - Friday
- Mar 27th - Saturday
- 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
