Easy Hill Walk The Scalp (DMW)

Meeting Point: Skerries Train Station

Time:  Meet at 08:40 a.m. departing on 08:52 a.m. train

Walk Starting point:  Brady’s Shankill Car Park. Walk Starting Time: 11.00 a.m.

Route: Dublin Mountains Way: Shankill to The Scalp and return (see map attached)

Distance: 12 km

Duration: 3 hrs – 3 hrs 30

Leader: John Coleman (Mob: 087- 686 5243;  Email: colemanjo@eircom.net)

This is an EASY HILLWALK – NOT a RAMBLE

 1) Please ensure that, at the very least, you have hiking boots/shoes (no trainers), and depending on the weather forecast – multiple layers including a warm jacket/fleece, hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a flask with a hot drink, sandwiches/snacks, a litre of water and a small rucksack. If you are unsure about your gear check with the leader a few days beforehand as anyone turning up with inadequate gear will not be permitted to walk.

2) It is highly recommended that you do not wear any clothing made from DENIM/CORDUROY/COTTON on the hike.

3) 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.

4) NEVER go ahead of the Leader without being sure of the way!

 Leader’s Note:

This is a very pleasant Easy Hillwalk along the Dublin Mountains Way (combination of roadway and forest tracks) from Shankill Village via the Ballycorus Lead Mines to The Scalp, with its commanding view, and return with great vistas along the way, inc. the fantastic 360° panoramic view from Carrickgollogan Hill. Total walk time, including quick pit stop at The Scalp, is likely to be about 3.5 hours. Note: Poles would be useful for two short stretches of the walk. 

 We will meet at Skerries Train Station to catch the 08.52 train to Pearse, then the 09.42 DART to Shankill, arriving 10.19. A 12 min. walk from the Station to the Village with a coffee & freshly baked scone in Brady’s Pub before heading off from their car park on the walk. Pint and sandwich at the end of the walk in Brady’s for those who wish to relax after it. Plenty of afternoon DARTs/trains to get back to Skerries from Shankill. 

Please email or text leader John Coleman by Tuesday 14th Jan. if you intend going on the walk and indicating whether meeting up in Skerries, Pearse Station or Shankill. 

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