Hill Walk Slieve Donard via Glen Valley

Walk Route: Slieve Donard via Glen Valley from Newcastle

Meeting Point:  Donard Park Car Park, Newcastle

Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Skerries,+Co.+Dublin,+Ireland/donard+park+car+park/@53.9613966,-6.7292815,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x486718989a1cd8d1:0xa00c7a997317b80!2m2!1d-6.1078779!2d53.5805519!1m5!1m1!1s0x48612354fd71bd5b:0x8fafb9e9fd0d58f4!2m2!1d-5.8942347!2d54.205978

Walk Starting Time: 10.00 am

Travel time: about 1 hour 45 mins from Skerries

Route: Glen Valley to summit – possible alternative return route depending on numbers and conditions.

Distance: About 12km

Duration: about 4.5-5 hours

Height: Summit 859m – actual ascent similar.

Classification: Moderately difficult – good track, steps, and some steep ascents. Likely to be cold so warm layers and hot drink important.

Please text Shea Kelly by Saturday 21 Jan., if you intend going along. You will then be included in a WhatsApp group with pre-walk updates.

THIS IS A HILLWALK – NOT A RAMBLE