Mountain Rescue Fundraising Walk
 Saturday July 12th, 2008
Update 5/6/09 - Pre-registration Open! Click here to go to the form. Pre-registration is not mandatory, but it will help us to better plan and organise the day.
The Wayfarers are organising a series of walks in aid of the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team. Irish hillwalkers have long benefited from the sterling work done by the mountain rescue teams around the country and this is our opportunity to give something back. All monies raised on the day will be donated to mountain rescue.

There will be a choice of 3 walks on the day, a short walk of approximately 20k and 6.5 hours duration, a medium walk of 21k and 7 hours duration and a long walk of 30k and approximately 9 hours duration.

General Information on the walk

 

SPONSORSHIP & ENTRY FEE

As this is a fundraising event, we would encourage participants to download our sponsorship card (Colour PDF or B&W PDF). All monies raised on the day will be donated to mountain rescue.
In the absence of a sponsorship card, €20 will be charged on the day as an entry fee.

Sponsorship cards will be collected on the day.

Cheques can be made payable to the Wayfarers Association and sent to the Treasurer in advance if you wish:
Adrian Ryan
8 Brookwood Meadows
Killester
Dublin 5

or can be lodged directly to Mountain Rescue's bank account
AIB
Main Street
Bray
Co. Wicklow
Account: 08080020
Sort Code: 93-34-81

PARKING

Participants in the short and medium walks should park at Barravore car park where a shuttle bus will take you to the start. If the weather is dry, long hike participants should be directed to a field in front of the Glenmalure hotel, else you will need to park beside the hotel itself.

ROUTES

 1. SHORT HIKE
Aapprox 20k distance, 940 metres climb, 6.5 hours to complete

Drumgoff Crossroads -> Wicklow Way --> Carrawaystick Mt. -> Corrigasleggaun Mt. -> Lugnaquillia -> Cloghernagh Mt. -> Zig Zags -> Road to Barravore Carpark

2. MEDIUM HIKE
Approx 21k distance, 1050 metres climb, 7 hours to complete

Drumgoff Crossroads -> Wicklow Way --> Carrawaystick Mt. -> Corrigasleggaun Mt. -> Lugnaquillia -> Camenabologue Mt -> Table Track -> Barravore Carpark

3. LONG HIKE
Approx 30k distance, 1400 metres climb, 9 hours to complete

Drumgoff Crossroads -> Wicklow Way --> Carrawaystick Mt. -> Corrigasleggaun Mt. -> Lugnaquillia -> Camenabologue Mt -> Table Track -> Table Mt -> Conavalla -> Lugduff -> Wicklow Way -> Drumgoff Crossroads

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. 56. A limited number of maps of the area will be provided if required (on a first come first served basis).
  • Start the walk between 8.30 and 9.30 A.M.
  • Reach the Checkpoint on Lugnaquillia not later than 1.30 P.M.
  • Finish the walk not later than 6.30 P.M.
  • Carry their Control cards during the walk.

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.
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Contacts / Details

Organiser: Ena Rafferty
Email: wayfarers at gmail.com