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WAYFARERS
ASSOCIATION
Blackstairs Walk
Saturday 24th May 2008 |
| The Blackstairs Walk is a 27.6 Km. (17.0 Mile) mountain walk along
the Carlow-Wexford border. The walk begins at Killanure (Grid Ref.
S 890 537) of the R746 (previously L32) road from Bunclody to Kiltealy,
and ends at Byrnes Pub in Glynn (Grid Ref. S 745 395).The walk involves a cumulative ascent of 1,475 metre
(4,810 feet) and takes an average of 9 hours to complete. A
certificate will be awarded to all those who complete or participate
in the walk. |
General Information on
Wayfarers Association Blackstairs Walk
(Check the date at the top of this page!)
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST:-
- Be over 16 years of age. Participants between the ages of 12
and 16 will only be considered if their entry form has be co-signed
by an adult and if they are accompanied at all times while on
the walk by an adult who is an experienced hill-walker. Entrants
under 12 are not allowed.
- Be in fit physical condition.
- Have reasonable hill walking experience.
- Have wind and waterproof clothing, and wear suitable hiking
boots.
- Have a compass and Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No.
68.
- Start the walk between 7.30 and 8.30 A.M.
- Reach the Checkpoint at Scullogue Gap not later than 1.00 P.M.
- Finish the walk not later than 6.30 P.M.
- Carry their Control cards during the walk.
- Pay the €10 entry fee.
RULES:-
- Stewards may refuse entry and shall not be obliged to disclose
a reason.
- Stewards may disqualify participants who do not reach the checkpoints
within the allotted times, or who are unfit in their opinion to
complete the walk.
- Participants must follow the route designated.
- Participants shall only leave the walk at a checkpoint, having
first surrendered their control card and informed the stewards
that they are doing so.
- The organisers of the walk shall not be responsible for any
mishap, injury or damage regardless of the cause.
- In the event of an accident, Stewards at the nearest checkpoint
should be informed as soon as possible.
- Participants are requested not to leave litter, and avoid damage
to private property, fences etc.
INFORMATION:-
- A campsite is available at St. Mullins.
- Two buses will leave at 6.45 for the start of the walk. One
will leave from St. Mullins (the campsite), the other from Glynn.
The bus trip and entry fee will cost €18.00, payable on the
bus. Participants are advised not to drive to
the start as there is NO official transport from the finish
back to the start. The bus should be used to the
start.
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Entrance
Fee: €10 Bus
to Start: €8
Entrance fee
and Bus fare to be paid on the day of the walk
Contacts / Details
Organiser: Eileen Kavanagh
Phone: 01-8336610
Email: eileenkavanagh10@NOSPAMeircom.net (remove the NOSPAM)
2008
Programme
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Time
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Itinerary
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06:45
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Buses
leave St. Mullins and Glynn for the start of the walk.
Bus fare €8 and entrance fee €10 collected on
the bus.
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08:30
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Latest
start time at Killanure.
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20:45
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Accommodation
Accommodation is your own responsibility to organise. As usual,
camping will be available at St. Mullins-
This is not a exhaustive list of accommodation in the area.
| St.
Mullins / Glynn / Drummond |
Craigenamanagh
/ Borris
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Name
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Telephone
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Name
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Telephone
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Mulvarra
House
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353-51-424
936
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Waterside
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353-59-9724
246
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Helen
Doyle
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353-59-9724
625
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Coady's
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353
- 59-9773 209
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Mrs.
O'Dwyer
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353-51
- 246 65
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Will
& Betty Murphy
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353-51-424
432
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