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Hillwalking in Wicklow
The Wicklow Mountains are the largest mountainous area in Ireland and offer great natural diversity. The highest peak, Lugnaquillia, at 925 metres (3039 feet) is among the four tallest mountains in Ireland and there are over twenty other summits in Wicklow above 610 metres (2000 feet).
Kippure Estate, a 240 acre private estate, is just 45 minutes drive from Dublin City and around 50 minutes from Dublin airport. Hidden away in a magnificent valley, surrounded by unspoilt mountain, moorland and forest scenery, it adjoins the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Guided Walking
With a competent leader on your side you will feel secure and at ease wherever you go and not have to worry about anything. All our leaders are Irish Mountain Training Board (BOS) approved and hold a valid first aid certificate. They are experienced and mature, approachable and sensitive - and have a passion for nature and the great outdoors.
Cost: €35.00 per person per day
Terms & Conditions
• Minimum Charge: €200 per group per day.
• Groups staying at Kippure Estate will be granted a 25% discount.
• Our price does not include appropriate outdoor clothing and equipment, transport, accommodation and catering needs.
For group enquiries please contact Sinead on 01 458 2889 or drop her a line on email sinead@kippure.com. |
Independent Hillwalking
Enjoy the freedom, flexibility and choice of a self-guided, independent walking holiday. Go at your own pace, relax, marvel at the views and stop to see the sights along the way. Self-guided walking breaks are particularly suitable for walking clubs and groups of friends. Our experienced staff will be happy to help you choose the walking routes most suited to your group's interests, experience or fitness.
Walks at Kippure Estate
Visitors can ramble through the 240 acres of woodlands, park and farmland on the estate. The land has a natural population of deer, badgers and birdlife as well as rare plants, grasses and traditional woodlands. All trails are waymarked and offer beautiful views over the Wicklow Mountains.
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Here are some pictures of rambles around Kippure. (Source: Flickr) Click on the image to enlarge.
And here are images of the Wicklow Mountains. Click on images to enlarge.
Accommodation for walkers, ideal for walking clubs:
Our onsite facilities include self-catering and guesthouse accommodation, catering on request, fully licensed bar, drying room, waymarked trails throughout the estate and direct access onto Wicklow Mountains National Park and Coillte forests without any access restrictions.
For accommodation enquiries and bookings please contact Kimo at 01-458 2889 or email info@kippure.com
Walk safely…
- There are no marked footpaths high on the Irish mountains; however, there are two waymarked routes in County Wicklow, winding through forests and quiet mountain valleys. Unless you are experienced at reading maps it is safer to stay on these marked routes or hire one of our qualified Mountain Leaders.
- Be prepared for Ireland's changeable weather. It is possible to experience sunshine, strong winds and heavy rain all in one afternoon. If you plan to walk in the mountains remember that the temperature will be lower there, the winds stronger and you are more likely to get mist and rain. Make sure you check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
- Always wear the appropriate clothing and boots and always bring sufficient food and drink, a torch, a whistle, a personal first aid kit and a survival bag or group shelter.
- While a mobile phone may be useful in an emergency, it should not be relied on as a safety aid. Coverage is often poor in the hills and countryside!
- Leave details of your plans with one of our office staff and don't forget to contact that person later to say that you have returned safely.
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