Hill Walk (Easy) Black Linn Loop

Walk: Easy hillwalk loop. Black Linn Loop, (Red arrows)

Meeting Point: Howth Public Car Park, West Pier 

Meeting Time: 9.00am

Walk Start Time: 9.15

Route: Howth Black Linn Red Loop, including Bailey headland. We will start the walk at the public car park on the west pier, walking towards the east pier (where there are toilet facilities available).  We have an initial climb to start the walk up past Balscadden beach, following the red arrows. When we reach the steps towards the summit carpark, we will continue to the Bailey headland. We will go clockwise on the path towards the entrance to the light house. We then will take the road to the point where we join the route back to the summit carpark.  

From the carpark we will head down the road to the Summit Inn. We will turn left onto Thormanby Road, taking a right and following a path to Carrickbrack Road. We will cross Carrickbrack Road and follow another path to Windgate Road. We will turn right onto Windgate Road and then turn right onto the hill. We will follow the track to the masts on the Ben of Howth. On a clear day there are views to the Mournes and south to Wicklow. We will continue on the Red route to continue along the old tram line back into Howth opposite the Dart Station.

Distance: approx. 9km

Duration:  Approximately 3 hours including break

Please Text the leader by 22 November if you intend going on the walk

Leader’s Note: This is an easy hillwalk on hard core path as well as footpath. We will have two short stops at Bailey and the Masts.

Covid-19 related: Walkers are advised that they will be asked to confirm that they have no Covid-19 like symptoms and agree to walk at their own risk.  The organisers cannot accept any liability in the event of injury/Covid-19 infection

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:

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.