Hill Walk Slieve Foy Loop

Walk notes amended 05/06/2023

 Hill Walk (Moderate)  Sliabh Foye Circular Walk

 Meeting Point: Butchers Main Street Carlingford (D Savages) 

Meeting Time: 09:50

Walk Start Time: 10:00

Route: Circular Trail ascending Sliabh Foye; initially through the forest and then across open mountain paths. We go up through a gulley and cross over to Sliabh Foye Summit; from there we continue across the ridge and ascend just before Eagles Rock. The ascent can be a bit challenging for the knees at times. Once we hit the forest car park, we continue our walk on a lower path back to Carlingford – coming back into town at the Butchers our original meeting point.

Distance : approx. 11.85 km

Height:  Summit 588 m; Total Ascent 687 m;  Total Descent 683 m

Duration:   Approx 5.5 hours 

Please Text the leader by 9^th June if you intend going on the walk 

Leader’s Note:  The views are breathtaking, stretching down the coast to the north and south.  Fabulous views over Carlingford Lough to the Mourne Mountains and in clear weather all the way to the Isle of Man

WhatsApp :  for ease of communication a WhatsApp group will be set up for the group coming on this walk. If you do not wish to be included, please let the leader know when registering your interest in the walk. 

General:

Leave No Trace: the club is a supporter of the Leave No Trace campaign so please ensure that you leave no litter (of any sort) on the hike route

Clothing/Equipment: please ensure that, at the very least, you have either hiking boots or walking shoes (no trainers) and depending on weather forecast, multiple layers including a warm jacket/ fleece, hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, a flask with a hot drink, food, snacks, and water. Sun cream, Plenty of water and insect repellent! If unsure about the required gear or your ability to undertake the walk, please check with the walk leader in advance.