KILLARNEY
A very special part of the World
A natural ecosystem connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
Torc Mountain is an easy hike.
Scheduled Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Request availability for a suitable day.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:30 am.
Distance 11 km.
Ascent of 600 metres.
Duration 4.5 hours.
Guided hike Killarney National Park
Booking available on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/947548
I will meet with my hiking group at Killarney at 10:30. After I have made sure they have the right footwear, clothing, food & water for our walk, I will discuss our day with them. The walking route will be to Torc Waterfall & Mountain. Torc summit at 535 metres high.
From the meeting point we have to drive 10 minutes to the starting point near Torc Waterfall. We will start our walk at a leisurely pace and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. With will stops at regular intervals to enjoy the scenery, to take pictures, and have lunch break. During the walk I like to talk with my group about hiking issues related to the area, and sites of interest such as ancient dwelling places, etc.
PURPLE MOUNTAIN
Purple at 832 metres high
A good level of fitness and some experience in hill walking is required to complete the walk on time.
A moderate - strenuous hike.
Scheduled some Mondays.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 13 km approx.
Total ascent 1000 metres approx.
6 hours duration.
Guided hike Purple Mountain
Booking available on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/1351894
This hike is on open moorland and mountain, with wet ground at some spots, narrow mountain tracks surrounded by high heather and short steep climbs. We are hiking off the beaten tracks, on scenic parts of the mountain that are seldom trod. The route would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience. The semi-circular walking route will be contouring near Tomies and Shehy mountains.
From the summit there are great views of The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Killarney National Park.
MANGERTON MOUNTAIN
Mangerton is the 19th–highest peak in Ireland
A moderate hike.
Scheduled some Mondays.
Itinerary:
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Distance 12 km.
Total ascent 730 metres.
Duration 5.5 hours.
Guided hike Mangerton Mountain
Booking available on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/1328627
With an easy and quick access from Killarney. We will walk the most direct route to the summit via Devil’s Punch Bowl, and climbing the steep eastern arête to the Mangerton plateau and summit at 838 metres (2,749 ft) with a great view over Horse’s Glen. The walk is on green road and mountain tracks, suitable for people without hill walking experience and a moderate fitness level.
If weather is good, we will have lunch break at the summit with views of Kenmare Bay, Beara Peninsula, the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Killarney National Park and Dingle Peninsula. From here, the way down could be done in 2 hours with an easy pace.
MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION
Bespoke training
Advance, intermediate & beginners navigation skills.
Enjoy learning mountain navigation.
Based on the integration of: GPS, Map, Compass.
Ratio 1:1 or 1:2.
1 day over 7 hours training session.
Venue: Killarney.
Navigate on the mountains using a GPS
I do bespoke navigation training for 1 or 2 people. 1 day is €75 per person with a date that suits you.
I recommend at least 3 days training, but it would depend on your experience (Hillwalking, Navigation, GPS) and degree of learning that you wish.
If you do basic navigation with map and compass already, in three days you will be able to navigate in poor visibility conditions using GPS too. This efficient navigation has to be supported with some planning before the walk.
GPS, Map, Compass
