Dublin Mountains Festival; Our Amazing Mountains Hike at Ticknock (ISL)

Dublin Mountains Partnership

Join us for an ISL interpreted hike in celebration of the Dublin Mountains

Ticknock Forest Car Park

Please only book the bus if you are certain you will use it.Join us for an ISL interpreted hike in celebration of the Dublin Mountains led by Brian Dunne from Acres Leinster, ecologist Joanne Denyer (Denyer Ecology), and archaeologist Wayne Malone (Archaeology &amp; Built Heritage).There are two booking options for this event:1. Meet at Carrickmines LUAS Park &amp; Ride at 09:30, where a complimentary bus will take you to Ticknock Forest Recreation Area. After the hike, the bus will return to Carrickmines LUAS Park &amp; Ride. **Please do not book the complimentary bus unless you are certain you will use it.OR2. Meet at Ticknock Upper Carpark at 09:45, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/gn3tBZ3r86mZv7Lz8" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/gn3tBZ3r86mZv7Lz8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see Google Pin</a>.Following on from their joint talk at last year’s Dublin Mountains Festival Wayne, Brian and Joanne will lead a hike following the Fairy Castle Loop to explore the archaeology, farming heritage and ecology of Two Rock and Three Rock Mountains, with Irish Sign Language interpretation. The Fairy Castle Loop is a gravel trail. This event will be supported by the DMP Volunteer Rangers.Date: Friday 10th OctoberMeeting point: Carrickmines LUAS or Ticknock Upper Carpark as above.Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours approximately.Distance: 5.8 km approx.Degree of difficulty: Moderate.Elevation Gain: 191mBring: walking boots, rain gear, warm layers, water, and snacks.Public Transport: the LUAS Green Line serves Carrickmines Park &amp; Ride from where there will be a free bus transfer to Ticknock. Plan your journey here <a href="https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/" title="https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TFI’s Journey Planner</a>.Parking: Ticknock CarparkPlease inform us privately of any health issues on the day and ensure you bring any necessary medication with you.In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.This free event is part of the 2025 Dublin Mountains Festival ~ Féile na Sléibhte, which runs from October 1st to 11th and features a mix of walks, talks, and events celebrating the Dublin Mountains in a sustainable and engaging way. Find out more at dublinmountains.ie.

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