Hill Walk Derrybawn/ Mullacor/ Spink

Walk : Hillwalk (moderate) in Glendalough Wicklow

Meeting Point: Glendalough Upper Lake car park

Meeting Time: 9.45 am

Walk Start Time: 10 am

Route: Starting at the Glendalough Upper Lake car park we will follow the trail up by the
waterfall and then follow the forest track before ascending to Derrybawn. From there we will
follow the ridge to White Hill and then up to Mullacor. On a good day there should be
fantastic views of the surrounding mountains of Wicklow. From Mullacor we descend and
will follow the Spinc trail overlooking the Glendalough Lake back to the car park.

Distance: 14 KM

Height : Highest point 657m (Mullacor), total ascent approx 700m

Duration: 5 to 5.5 hours including breaks

Please Text the leader by Saturday May 20th if you intend going on the walk

Leader’s Note:

Directions from Skerries: Travel time to the Glendalough Upper Car Park is approx 1 hour 30
minutes. Take the M50 to the M11 and exit M11 at Kilmacanogue and take the R755 to
Roundwood and on to Laragh and to Glendalough Upper Lake. Note : €4 charge for the car
park (cash or card)

WhatsApp : for ease of communication a Whats App 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: This is a lovely walk and is along a combination of forest track, boardwalk and
mountain trail. The steepest part of the walk is the ascent to Derrybawn along a stony track.
Bring sticks if you use them and gaiters are advisable as if the conditions are wet the ridge
and Mullacor can be boggy. There are toilet facilities available in the car park for which a €4
applies.

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.
If unsure about the required gear or your ability to undertake the walk please check with the
walk leader in advance.