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Ramble Clontarf to Howth Harbour rtn.
September 20, 2020
Date : Sunday 20th September 2020
Walk : Ramble
Meeting Point: Public Car Park opposite St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf Road. HERE
Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.
Walk Start Time: 10:10 a.m.
Route: Clontarf – Sutton – Howth Harbour – Sutton – Clontarf
Distance: 24 km approx.
Duration: 5 – 6 hours approximately including breaks – depending on group/weather
Please Text the leader by (Saturday 19th September 2020) if you intend going on the walk
Leader’s Note: Follow coastal path from Clontarf along the north coast of Dublin Bay passing Bull Island, St. Anne’s Park, Sutton Cross and on out to Howth Harbour and back.
Directions from Skerries: . By Car: Allow 30-40 minutes approx.. Directions HERE Take M1 Southbound. Turn left onto Griffith Avenue. Turn right onto Malahide Road, Take Left slip road onto Clontarf Road, after about 750m you will see public car park on your right (opposite St. Anthony’s Church on your left). Parking Locations HERE. By Train: depart Skerries 9:16 a.m. towards Connolly, change in Howth Junction and get 09:44 Dart towards Bray – arrive at Clontarf Road station at 9.55 a.m. Trains depart from Clontarf at 16:07, 17:07, 18:07 (change at Howth Junction) arriving in Skerries at 16:49, 17:49, 18:48. Toilet facilities: There are public toilets on Bull Island and in Howth. There are cafes/garages along the route.
Covid-19 related: Before the walk you will be asked to confirm that a)you have not been outside the country in the last 14 days, b) you have no symptoms of Covid 19 (cough, fever, shortness of breath, loss of smell/taste) and c) you have not been in contact with any confirmed Covid 19 case or been told to isolate in the last 14 days. If you cannot answer YES to all 3 questions, please do not come on the walk.
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.
