Outsider.ie has provided Irish outdoor enthusiasts with the information and inspiration to explore the Irish Outdoors for over 20 years. Now we want to bring you for a hike outside in person! We have teamed up with Stride Ireland to put on four mid-week evening hikes in August.
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The Guides
The guides for these hikes are Jenny Copeland and Louise Lawrence. Between them, they have decades of experience in the outdoors. They have climbed Mount Everest, Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. They are both qualified mountain leaders and have a host of other qualifications to their names including Remote First Aid, Orienteering Coach and Rock Climbing Instructor.
This is not your average social hike, experienced guides will give useful tips regarding navigation, first aid as well as reading nature’s queues. The August Hike Series aims to impart a sense of confidence in all attendees and the confidence to explore the Irish outdoors.
The Hikes
Lough Bray – 7 August
Lough Bray Loop, 538m, 6.5km, approx 2 hours plus optional swim. Just over an 1 hour from Dublin city centre, shake off the day with a short hike to Eagle’s Crag. Enjoy a birds eye view of Lough Bray corries lakes; we continue to traverse along the top soaking up the breathtaking views of Dublin Bay before descending to our starting point. Take the opportunity to reboot and enjoy a wild dip in a mountain lake and a hot cuppa! Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Brockagh – 14 August
Brockagh, 557m, 9km, approx 2.5 hours plus snacks.
A very enjoyable gradual uphill hike to the summit of Brockagh East Top. We descend into the col and return by a lesser know single track through beautiful forest. Taking in breathtaking views of Glendalough Valley and the Monastic Village below. We’ll stop to enjoy a camp stove-made hot drink.
Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Trooperstown – 21 August
Trooperstown 430m, 9km, 2.30 hours.
Enjoy being on one of the lesser frequented hills of Wicklow, with unique summit views of Glendalough Valley. Sit back, relax and enjoy watching the sun setting to the west on a clear evenings sky, with a camp stove-made hot drink to round off making new friends on new trails.
Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Seefin – 28 August
Seefin 621m, 7.5km, 2.5 hours. A lesser walked route, and one that doesn’t disappoint with 360-degree views of Dublin Bay to the east and Blessington Lakes to the west. But discovering one of Ireland’s hidden Passage Tombs built 5,000 years ago, is the piece de resistance. You can get into the tomb via the passage entrance. Don’t forget your head torch as we will be descending into dusk! Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
