Introduction Hill Walking Course
Introduction Hill Walking Course
- Price: € 135 pp or € 240 for 2 people
- Fitness Level: Moderate
Hill Walking Course Oct 3rd – 24th
These courses include two theory sessions to cover subjects such as clothing for walking, boots, jackets, trousers etc. We will also cover some map reading and compass work with plenty of practical applications and tips. Walking safety and weather conditions will also be covered. Each indoors course will be approx 2hours in length.
The four fully guided walks will take place in the Dublin, Wicklow hills to apply what you have learned in the course and apply to the outdoors. We will be picking locations which are safe and scenic. They will also be suitable to those who are just starting out hill walking, so keeping the walks at an easy pace in suitable terrain.
The course is designed to teach beginners how to use a map and compass properly whilst out in the hills.
We will start you off with a relatively easy walk while gradually increasing the length and altitude of the walks each week. The walks are all lead by qualified guides and the group will only travel as fast as the slowest person.
The two theory sessions will be on Wednesday 3rd & 10th October.
The walks will be on Sat Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th.
Don’t worry if you can’t make all the dates, I’m sure we will cover plenty for you anyway.
- Details of the walks and meeting locations etc will be emailed to you when you sign up.
- If any of the Walks need to get cancelled due to weather conditions we will postpone it for another day.
- Car Pooling and Transport will be organised for each walk
- There will also be a 50% discount offer for our Walking Club membership for those who sign up.
On your first walk you will be advised about walking gear. (So don’t worry to much about walking gear for first walk)
- Walking Boots
- Walking Rucksack 25L
- Rain gear
- Packed lunch
- Extra Top
- Sun Cream
- Camera
- Water
- Walking Poles if you use them
2 Detailed theory Lessons – map and Compass, Safety, Clothing and Equipment.
- 4 practical fully guided hill walks
- Some transport will be provided for the walks.
Cost:
| Price :€ 135 pp or € 240 for 2 people |
Visitors Share Their Thoughts
Fantastic views of Wicklow Mtns on horesback
Linda, our driver & guide, was great! Very friendly and shared lots of fun info on the ride throughout. Ella and Joe at the stables were really helpful and patient getting us all setup, but once we started the views were just stunning! Back in the van, the tour through the mountains offered spectacular views with several photo stops before reaching Glendalough. The town and 2 lakes didn’t disappoint either! Highly recommend! Date of experience: October 2024
An Amazing Excursion
Review of Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours. This excursion was amazing. Standing in a structure at Newgrange 5,000 years old was surreal. All three stops were so beautiful and interesting. Our guide, Matt, was so knowledgeable, funny, and a safe driver. Listening to Irish music on the way back to Dublin was a nice touch. Don't pass this excursion up.
Walking Holiday in Ireland
It was a really fantastic and unforgettable nine days round trip from Dublin to Galway including celebrating even two birthdays! Terry was amazing and legendary, he showed us the most beautiful places and entertained us with Irish stories, music and songs. So, we will be back definitely! BIG THANKS to Hilltoptreks and Terry from the Croatian hiking group!
Wonders of Wicklow - Private Tour
An amazing day. We were pleasantly surprised with the charm and beauty of the Wicklow area. Wicklow Mountain National Park, The Sally Gap, Lough Tay, the Guinness Lake Glendalough and its 6th-century monastic site. Kevin our guide was great!!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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We use small white buses with “Hilltoptreks” written on them.
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Yes this course is open to anyone with an interest in hill walking.
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The walks will vary in length as we continue each week.
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