Cubs: Galtees hike

Date: Sunday, November 12
Start: 9.30 am at Galtymore North Car Park
Finish: Around 3 pm
Cost: €0
Location: Meet at Galtymore North Car Park

Travel directions:

  • Take the M8 towards Dublin
  • Leave M8 at exit 13 and follow the directions for Limerick (R639/N73/R513)
  • About 15km after taking the exit there’s a right turn-off for Galbally R662
  • After just under 1.5km turn right at the junction (the sign says The Glen Hotel/Lisvarinnane)
  • Head on straight for about 8km (you’ll drive parallel to the Galtees basically)
  • After about 8km you will see a sign for Galtymore, turn right and follow the small boreen for 300m to the car park
  • Just over 1 hour from Douglas

Route:

  • Cubs: About 10km, with roughly 500m altitude gain
  • Mix of track and open ground
  • Suitable for all cubs and ventures
  • Fulfils the criteria of a QMD (quality mountain day) towards the level 2 hillwalking badge
  • From car park we follow the Ice Road to Lough Curra
  • Cubs explore small cave on the shore of Lough Curra and then return via Lough Curra Mound/Mountain (600m)
  • Cub route

Note:

  • Ensure your child had a good breakfast
  • We will do a quick gear check before leaving the car park – please don’t leave before this is done!
  • We expect to be back at Galtymore North Car Park around 3pm

Hike Gear List

  • Neckerchief
  • Hiking boots (not wellies!) – we will encounter some wet terrain
  • Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
  • Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
  • Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
  • Water – minimum of 1 ltr
  • Hat & Gloves – it will be cold!
  • Headlight & spare batteries
  • Bivvy/survival bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
  • Healthy packed lunch
  • In separate small bag: Change of shoes and socks + warm hoody for after hike – will be left in cars

Optional, if your scout has these…

  • 1st aid kit
  • Whistle
  • Compass
  • Gaiters

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.