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Ramble Boyne River Walk Stackallen Bridge

March 19

Walk: Boyne Ramparts, Navan to Stackallen Bridge return

Meeting Point: Ramparts Canal and River Boyne Carpark, Navan, Co Meath.

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There is paid parking in the carpark. Coins only. Please bring €1 and €2 coins. The parking machine does not accept credit cards.

Meeting Time: 10.00am

Walk Start Time: 10.15am

Route: We will leave the carpark and walk along the towpath in between the canal and River Boyne. We will pass some old locks and bridges. It is 6.5km to Stackallen Bridge. We then will return on the same path. This is an easy walk on hard core path as well as footpath. 

Distance: approx. 13km

Height: Riverside Walk approx. height gain 50m

Duration: 3.5 hours including breaks

Please Text the leader by 18 March if you intend going on the walk

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 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. 

 

Details

Date:
March 19

Organizer

Fidlema Carroll