Hill Walk Djouce Mountain and Forest

Meeting Point: 3^rd Car Park on Long Hill Road – Lake Car Park (Djouce car park) .  Allow anything between 60 and 70 mins to get from Skerries to starting point.

Exit N11 at exit 8 (Kilmacanogue)  for the R755.  Keep going and after approx. 3 mins  take the right hand turn for R760 ; continue and take a left hand turn L1035 (marked sally gap) that leads on to the Long Hill Road.  There are 3 car parks on the right of this road, which is lined by forestry; just under 2 km from the first, after the road has started to descend again, stop at the 3^rd  (Djouce Woods – Lake car park)

Meeting Time: 10:20

Walk Start Time: 10:30

Route: Circular Trail ascending Djouce Mountain; initially thru the forest (and then across open mountain paths to summit Djouce

Distance : approx. 10 km

Height:  Summit 725 m ; Total Ascent 531 m;  Total Descent 536 m

Duration:   Approx 4 hours allowing for lunch

Grade: Moderate

Please Text the leader Mary Mahon by 24^th August if you intend going on the walk 

Leader’s Note:  The views are breathtaking.

As you make your way up the actual climb the lowlands of east Wicklow are being revealed off to the left ahead and if it is a clear day the Irish Sea will soon brilliantly reflect the sun.  In good visibility the hills of Wales can be seen as a blue-grey ripple on the sea horizon, while in the foreground the Sugarloaf and the reservoirs at Roundwood are prominent.  To the south all the main summits of Wicklow are in view, including Lugnaquillia, while to the west and north are ranged a wonderful sea of rounded brown mountains.

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.