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Hill Walk Glendalough

August 13, 2022

Route: Glendalough (Derrybawn, Mullacor, Lugduff SE, Spinc)

Route Details: Glendalough Upper Lake car park (Derrybawn, Mullacor, Lugduff SE, Spinc) Upper Lake car park

Date: Saturday 13th August

Meeting Point/Walk Start Point: Upper Car Park Glendalough (Need 4 Euro coins)

Time: Meet at 09:45am.  Walk starts at 10:00am

Distance/Duration: 12.6km / 4-4.5 hours

Height: Summit 657m; Total ascent 773m

Further Info:  This is a moderate hill walk.

Starting from the upper car park we pass the Poulanass waterfall, followed by a bit of a climb up to Derrybawn (474M), walk the Derrybawn Ridge with fabulous views not to be missed (weather dependent!); continue onto to Mullacor(657) thru open bog land/ moorland (gaiters and sticks recommended) continue to Lugduff SE and return via the Spinc and forest track to car park.  Advise to bring Sunscreen and insect repellent!

 

Allow 1.5 hours to get from Skerries to Upper Car Park in Glendalough.  Toilet facilities and food are available from the parking area. Note: Ice Cream van cash only.

 

Please Text the leader by Thursday 11th August if you intend to go on the walk. A WhatsApp group will be set up for ease of communication 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.

Derrybawn ridge and Mullacor mountain

Details

Date:
August 13, 2022

Organizer

Mary Mahon