Route: The route will lead us to Lake Muskry and from there via a steep gully up to O’Loughlin’s castle, then via Greenane West to Knockastakeen (Three Rocks Hill) and back to the car park. Approx. 12km with 720m elevation gain. The main aim of the hike is to freshen up the navigation skills and practice walking on steep ground/easy scrambles. A good preparation for the Mountain Havoc.
Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Start: 9.00 am at Lake Muskry 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 15km (you’ll drive parallel to the Galtees basically)
- In Rossadrehid turn right at the little grotto (sign says Lake Muskree/Galtee Waterworks)
- The roads becomes a boreen very quickly, follow it for 1.7km and you’ll see the sign for the Lake Muskry car park on the left.
- Just over 1 hour from Douglas
Note:
- Ensure your venture had a good breakfast
- We will do a quick gear check before leaving the car park – parents need to wait till this is done.
- We expect to be back at the Lake Muskry Car Park at 3 pm (we’ll update via WhatsApp)
Hike Gear List
- Neckerchief
- Hiking boots (no trainers!)
- Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
- Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
- Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
- Water – minimum of 1 liter
- Wristwatch
- Hat & Gloves – it will be cold!
- Headlight & spare batteries
- Survival bag, i.e. the scout shop has these
- Healthy packed lunch
- In separate small bag: Change of shoes + warm hoodie for after hike
Optional, if the venture scout has these…
- 1st aid kit (it’s highly recommended that they have their own small first aid kit!)
- Whistle
- Compass
- Gaiters
- Trekking poles
Route map for Venture Hike Lake Muskry by Peter Hertting on plotaroute.com