Join us as we hit the hills again, on our next walk to Sliabh na gCloch in the Cooley Mountains.
On this walk we will pass through the site of the Liberator plane crash of 1942, before reaching a small lake near the summit . We return on a forest trail and if weather is good we will be rewarded with great views of the Louth coastline.
Important Info:
Sunday July 26th
Starting Point: Fitzpatrick’s Rockmarshall, Jenkinstown, Co. Louth A91 VE42.
Meeting time: 9.15am
Start Time: 9.30am Earlier start than normal.
Terrain: Moderately challenging hill walk. Very uneven ground in places .
Distance: 10km
Timeframe: 3hrs 30 mins walking plus breaks.
Services at start :None, Fitzpatrick’s bar and restaurant open on return.
Cost €15 (plus admin fee)
Limited participants.
No dogs allowed on the Cooley Mountains.
Minimum Gear: Walking poles , Trekking shoes, rain gear, water and a snack. Long trousers recommended.
🎯Fitzpatrick’s is located 6.8km from M1 Exit 18 along the R173
☕️Services: Toilets
🏁On the way :Tea /coffee and toilets at Strandfield Cafe open 8am on right after exit 18 and Circle K open 9am on left after exit 18. Londis, Bellurgan open 9am on right 5km after exit 18 on R173.
Proud members of Leave No Trace-please bring your litter with you.
