Guided Night Hike to Mount-Leinster with navigation Tips.
Walking at night with a qualified mountain leader / instructor is a great way to step out of your comfort zone, to discover another side of the mountains with its wildlife and biodiversity, where the spectacular views of the lowland surroundings of Co.Carlow and Wexford can be enjoyed from a summit.
Meeting location: The 9 Stones, Co.Carlow
During the hike, I’ll explain about Ireland during the last Ice Ages, the origin of the Irish Peat, the first people who transformed the Irish landscape together with the origin of the boulders which were used to create field boundaries and used as building materials over the centuries to come. In addition to this you will learn about the flora and fauna, the origin of the landscape and historical events which took place in the area.
Our hikes are not only enjoyable and educative too.
Duration: 4h included breaks
Grade: Easy- Moderate - difficult (on a short section)
What gear do I need!
Wear comfortable clothing like - leggings, tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer. Be ready for the rain and pack a rain jacket and rain trousers. A hat and gloves to keep you safe from the wind. Wear good sturdy walking shoes or hillwalking boots with woolly or synthetic socks. Have a backpack with water (minimum 1.5 litres, sandwiches and snacks, coffee, or tea. There is nothing more rewarding than a nice cup of coffee or tea drunk on top of the mountain. Don’t forget to bring first aid kit with plaster and bandages, personal medicine, inhaler, EpiPen and Have your phone fully charged.
A map, a compass and a headtorch can be supplied by the instructor upon request.
If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Mountainadventures74; 0879691193
Walking at night with a qualified mountain leader / instructor is a great way to step out of your comfort zone, to discover another side of the mountains with its wildlife and biodiversity, where the spectacular views of the lowland surroundings of Co.Carlow and Wexford can be enjoyed from a summit.