Mix of track, open ground and hill side scrambling
Distance is aprox 10kms
Fulfils the criteria of a QMD (quality mountain day) towards their hillwalking badge
We go round the lake clockwise.
Important:
Ensure your scout has a very good breakfast
We will do a gear check prior to starting walk – please wait while this is being done!
We expect to be back at finish point by 3.30pm
For scouts interested in the MPCs this is a must
Hike Gear List
Neckerchief
Knapsack / small rucksack lined with a bin bag.
Hiking boots – we will be crossing very wet ground so boots are a must have.
Warm long socks
Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
Rain gear (jacket with hood & pull-up trousers)
Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
Hat & Gloves – it will be very cold!
Head torch & spare batteries
Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
Healthy packed lunch and snacks
Water – minimum of 1 ltr
In separate small bag: Change of shoes and socks + warm hoody for after hike – to be left in cars
Optional, if scout has these…
1st aid kit
Flask with hot drink
Walking poles
Gaiters
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.
General Directions: Take N73 west. To avoid Killarney town centre: Aprox 1km after Glenflesk filling station/church, take left turn signed for Mangerton.
Food before hike: A very good breakfast is essential to fuel your Scouts walk until their 1st food break.
For the health and safety of all our scouts if we deem any inappropriately dressed for the hike they will not be permitted to attend. Parents are asked to wait until check is completed.
Gear they must have…
– Neckerchief – Rain gear (coat and water proof pull ups) – Boots – Knapsack (lined with a large bin bag) – Torch + spare batteries – Compass – Food – Water 1 litre minimum – Small 1st aid kit – Whistle – Sun hat – Suncream – Insect repellent
Optional items that are very useful…
– Walking poles – Gaters – Spare fleecy jacket. – Small flask with hot drink – Bivvy bag – Extra snacks eg a few small choc bars or bag of jellies.
Regarding Mobile Devices…
If your scout brings a mobile device to track their route it is best to keep it in a dry bag, have a spare battery and cable.
Note: Leaders will not take responsibility for any smart devices brought by scouts.
Spare clothes and footwear should be left in the car that will be collecting them.
Food before hike: Hike is not overly difficult, but a good breakfast is essential to fuel their walk until their 1st food break.
For the health and safety of all our scouts if we deem any inappropriately dressed for the hike they will not be permitted to attend. Parents are asked to wait until check is completed.
Gear they must have…
– Rain gear (coat and water proof pull ups) – Warm hat & warm gloves – Warm clothes – multi-layers are best – Warm socks – Boots – Knap sack (lined with a large bin bag) – Torch + spare batteries – Compass – Food – Water 1 litre minimum – Small 1st aid kit + face mask – Whistle
Optional items that are very useful…
– Walking poles – Gaters – Spare hat and spare gloves – Spare fleecy jacket. – Small flask with hot drink – Bivvy bag – Extra snacks eg a few small choc bars or bag of jellies.
Regarding Mobile Devices…
If your scout brings a mobile device to track their route it is best to keep it in a dry bag, have a spare battery and cable.
Note: Leaders will not take responsibility for any smart devices brought by scouts.
Spare clothes and footwear should be left in the car that will be collecting them.
Food before hike: Hike is not difficult, but a good breakfast is essential to fuel their walk before the 1st food break.
For the health and safety of all our scouts if we deem any inappropriately dressed for hike they will not be permitted to attend the event.
Gear they must have…
– Knap sack (lined with a large bin bag) – Rain gear (coat and water proof pull ups) – Boots – Warm clothes – multi-layers are best – Warm socks – Torch + spare batteries – Hat & gloves – Compass – Food – Water 1 litre minimum – Small 1st aid kit – Face mask – Whistle
Optional items that are very useful…
– Walking poles – Gaters – Spare hat and spare gloves – Spare fleecy jacket. – Small flask with hot drink – Bivvy bag – Extra snacks eg a few small choc bars or bag of jellies.
Spare clothes and footwear should be kept in the car that will be collecting them.
This is challenging trek, so appropriate gear is of utmost importance.
We will do a gear check before leaving the meeting point.
Hike Gear Must Haves
Neckerchief
Hiking boots – ground is uneven, so boots covering ankle are needed.
Rain gear – Jacket with hood & water proof trousers
Hiking trousers – No jeans or cotton tracksuits!
Thermals / skins
Warm clothes – Multi light layers are best
Hat & Gloves
Torch & spare batteries
Buff / neck warmer – Noscarves they just get wet and or lost
Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
Whistle
Food and Drink to bring: Healthy packed lunch Water – 1 ltr minimum Snacks to have during hike.
Change of clothes in seperate bag: Shoes + warm hoody for after hike. Can be left in leaders car boot.
If scout has these, also bring…
1st aid kit
Compass
Gaiters
Walking poles
Electronic Device Policy:
It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices. Douglas &
St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held
responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.
We will do a quick gear check before leaving the meeting point.
Hike Gear Needed
Neckerchief
Hiking boots – ground is uneven and wet, so boots are a must.
Rain gear – Jacket with hood & water proof trousers
Hiking trousers – No jeans or cotton tracksuits!
Thermals / skins
Warm clothes – Multi light layers are best
Hat & Gloves
Torch & spare batteries
Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
Food and Drink to bring: Healthy packed lunch Water – 1 ltr minimum Healthy snacks to have during hike.
Change of clothes in seperate bag: Shoes + warm hoody for after hike. Can be left in leaders car boot.
If scout has these, also bring…
1st aid kit
Whistle
Compass
Gaiters
Walking poles
Electronic Device Policy:
It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas &
St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held
responsible for any electronic devices lost or a.
Pre-leaving: Scout teams will under go a gear check. Parents should remain until their scout has been checked-in.
Location: Comeragh Mountains
Cost: €15
What is the event?
It is a Mountain Pursuit Challenge for scouts from the whole county. They camp under canvas for 2 nights and spend the Saturday and Sunday self-navigating across the hills using compass and map.
Teams are of 4 scouts and they are expected to look after themselves eg making camp, cooking and self-navigating. They will have to carry everything needed for the event inc hiking tents, food, clothing and cooking equipment. The tents and cooking equipment will be supplied by the group.
On Friday night from drop-off point they walk 15 minutes and setup camp #1. Saturday morning breakfast, break camp and hike 2-3 hours and setup camp #2. After food and gear checks they undertake the challenge route, that evening they get food and mix with other scout teams. Sunday get breakfast, break camp and hike back to the bus pickup point.
The routes are all pre-set and the challenge route will have manned check points along the way. They’ll also be accompanied by a scout leader.
Food planning
Scouts should have a good meal before leaving on the Friday. They also need to plan food/snack for Friday night. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner for Saturday and Sunday Breakfast.
They should also bring snacks to have during the hikes eg peanuts / raisins. Please don’t send them with tubes of pringles, canned drinks or large containers of sweets. These just take up the limited space in their bag and are heavy.
Suggestions: Pre-cooked rashers / sausages in zip lock bags. Beaten eggs in a small screw top bottle. Frozen slices of brown bread also in zip-locked bags. Pasta pouches with sauces etc. Just think nutritional. Teams should meet pre-the event to buy and plan their menus and food budget.
Personal Gear needed:
Large ruck sack – minimum of 65 ltrs
Small empty day sack
Warm sleeping bag
Ground matt
For pillow, stuff sleeping bag sack with the spare dry clothes.
2Ltrs of water
Warm clothes + spares (lots of layers with thermal skins are ideal, avoid cotton t-shirts)
Cost: Trips usually cost €5 or €10 to cover sausages and goodies after hikes, but as this is 1st hike of season no cost for this one.
Location: Paps outside Killarney
Directions: To be issued by direct message
Hike Gear List
Necker
Boots
Rain gear – Jacket & pullups
Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
Water – minimum of 1 ltr
Hat & Gloves
Torch & spare batteries
Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
Healthy packed lunch
Change of shoes + warm hoody for after hike.
If scout has these…
1st aid kit
Whistle
Compass
Gators
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.
Meet:Frankfield RC Church carpark @ 8am. Bus departs @ 8.15am
It’s important that all our scouts attend as our enlarged group has a special connection with the location. It’s both the head waters of the River Lee and where St Finbarr, patron saint of Cork City, founded a monastery before founding another one at the mouth of the Lee which directly led to the founding of Cork City.
Depending on conditions we may have the investiture ceremony during the hike or immediately after.
At the end we will have some cooked food for our scouts and some sections are planning badge giving.
During hike we’ll revise navigation/compass and emergency basics. At end of hike scouts will do a well deserved trangia cook-up.
We’ll need help with transport logistics so parents are needed to share drop and collect to/from start point. Drop in after Fridays meeting for starting location.
