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Ramble Brú na Bóinne/ Oldbridge (!Amended)
February 1
St Brigids Day, Thursday Feb 1st Walk
Walk : Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre to Oldbridge House, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre.
https://battleoftheboyne.ie/visitor-info/
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth/
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New Meeting Point: Drogheda Train Station {START POINT CHANGED FROM ORIGINAL POSTING BY WALK LEADER}
Walk Start Time: 10.15am {START TIME HAS BEEN ALTERED FROM ORIGINAL POSTING BY WALK LEADER}
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Distance: approx. 11.5km
Height : Riverside Walk approx height gain 50m
Duration: 4.5 hours including breaks
Please Text the leader by night before if you intend going on the walk
Leader’s Note: It will be very mucky, you will need poles ,and boots. You may also need to be hosed down after the walk and will definitely need a change of clothes.
I reserve the right for safety or weather reasons to adjust the route on the day
Last year Ethna McQuillan entertained us with Ann Laird . In 2022 Claire Cunningham sang a wonderful song. Both years Claire Allcutt baked a cake and Fidelma Carroll taught us how to make a St Brigid’s Day Cross . I welcome others who can share a song or a poetry reading on the banks of the Boyne.
Directions from Skerries by road only.
https://goo.gl/maps/U3uDoyuURnxoHZV98
Check out this video and pictures of the walk with pictures of the members on Feb 1 2022
.https://www.relive.cc/view/vDqgkRrLPGq
Check out this video and pictures of the walk with pictures of the members on Feb 1 2023
https://www.relive.cc/view/vKv2QNBkYoq
What’sApp ::for ease of communication a What’s 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.
