Guided Walk & Dinner, Ireland
07 February 09 - Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Teaming up with Irish walking tour company Hill Top Treks to host our first Muddy Matches event in Ireland, we are delighted to be able to invite you along for a guided walk in the stunning Glendalough region of the Wicklow Mountains National Park followed by dinner in the highly-recommended Wicklow Heather Restaurant
Tickets cost £55 (about 56 Euros but please check with your bank) and include the guided walk and lunch, followed by the evening meal.
The walk
We will walk along an old road up the Upper Lake passing the Monastic site, which we will stop and visit. The walk then takes us through an old oak forest along the bottom right-hand side of the lake. From here we will pass by St' Kevin's Cell and Reefert church ("Ri fearta" or the King’s Cemetery and sacred Gaelic Chieftain burial grounds) and follow the trail along through the woods. We will then leave the trail and go into the trees to come out on top of one the most incredible views above the Upper Lake - a definite photo opportunity. We will then follow a board walk up towards the Gleneola River and bridge where we will stop for some lunch. From here we will take the path passing an old mining village and through a forest of old Scot pines. We will follow the trail along the side of the upper lake and through the heart of Glendalough valley back to where we started.
The walk will last approximately 4 hours and will be taken at a very easy pace, with plenty of stops and photo opportunities along the way.
Itinerary
11.30 Meet in the car park of the Glendalough Hotel.
11.30-16.00 Guided walk with packed lunch included.
16.00-18.00 A cup of tea at the Glendalough Hotel followed by time to freshen up after your walk.
18.00 Drinks at the Glendalough Hotel bar.
19.00 Dinner at the Wicklow Heather (followed by drinks - and hopefully live music - for those who can stay).
Drinks not included in the price of the ticket.
Getting There
We will be meeting at 11.30 am in the car park of the Glendalough Hotel.
Glendalough is approximately one hour by car from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire and an hour and a half by car from Rosslare. We may organise a mini bus to collect people from the centre of Dublin and return them after dinner. However, this will be at additional cost and subject to demand, so please let us know asap if you need help getting to Glendalough.
Driving directions:
Accessing the M50 (the ring road around Dublin) at any point, take it southbound to its end where it merges with the M11. Continue southbound on the M11/N11 to its junction with the R755 at Kilmacanogue, just south of Bray. The exit off the N11 is signposted for Glendalough. Continue along the R755 for approximately 30 mins, passing through the villages of Roundwood and Annamoe. At Laragh take the R756 in the direction of Glendalough. After approx. 200m you will see The Wicklow Heather Restaurant on your left. Continue on the R756 for about a mile and take a left at the T-junction. The hotel will be on your left.
Places to stay
Accommodation is NOT included in the price of the ticket but you may want to stay locally and enjoy the Glendalough nightlife after the walk and dinner.
If you are coming alone but would like to find someone to share a room with to halve the cost, feel free to get in contact with us and we will try to put you in touch with any other people looking to share.
Glendalough Hotel - +353 (0)404 45135/45391- central to the walk and the restaurant.
Pinewood Lodge - +353 (0)404 45437 - practically next door to restaurant.
Mountainview Lodge - +353 (0)404 45282 - a bit further out but the landlady will collect you and drop you from Glendalough.
Glendalough International Hostel - +353 (0)404 45342 – the cheapest at 20 euros per night.
What to bring
Waterproof clothing and a good pair of walking boots, plus a spare fleece for extra warmth. It would be a good idea to bring along a hot drink in a thermos as well.
A change of clothes for the evening plus cash for drinks.
Tickets
Tickets cost £55 (about 56 Euros but please check with your bank) and include:
Guided walk
Lunch
Evening meal*
*Alcoholic drinks not included.
To pay online from Ireland please select on the payment form in the drop down ‘country’ menu - Ireland, so you can continue with the payment as normal without a postcode.
If you wish to pay by cheque or postal order, please contact Emma at emma@muddymatches.co.uk or on 0044 (0) 1933 311500.
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