Hiking is as much about having fun and enjoying a day on the hills as it is about getting to the top of a peak. To that end we’ll be going clockwise around the lake and descending via the slops to the west. Along the way we’ll be doing some navigation, walking on bearings, feature recognition and self locating using the 5 ‘Ds’.
Date: Sunday, 10th December
Start: 9.30 am at start of Mangerton walking trail
Finish: 3.30 pm
Cost: €0
Route:
- Mix of track, open ground and hill side scrambling
- Distance is aprox 10kms
- Fulfils the criteria of a QMD (quality mountain day) towards their hillwalking badge
- Level Easy
Important:
- Ensure your scout has a very good breakfast
- We will do a gear check prior to starting walk – please wait while this is being done!
- We expect to be back at finish point by 3.30pm
- For scouts interested in the MPCs this is a must
Hike Gear List:
- Neckerchief
- Knapsack / small rucksack lined with a bin bag.
- Compass
- Map issued at meeting
- Hiking boots – we will be crossing very wet ground so boots are a must have.
- Warm long socks
- Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
- Rain gear (jacket with hood & pull-up waterproof trousers)
- Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
- Hat & Gloves – it will be very cold!
- Head torch & spare batteries
- Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
- Healthy packed lunch and snacks
- Water – minimum of 1 ltr
- In separate small bag: Change of shoes and socks + warm hoody for after hike – to be left in cars
Optional, if scout has these…
- 1st aid kit
- Flask with hot drink
- Walking poles
- Gaiters
Next Hike:
- Location: Carrauntoohil, Killarney
- Date: In January to be decided by the Scouts
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.