B Walk – Walk 12 – Improving Your Hill Skills – Getting the most from your walking trips
Sunday, 5th October 2025
This mountain walk is designed to give participants a practical insight into the skills required for safe and confident hill walking, helping you get the most from future adventures. While not a formal course, the walk will cover map reading, navigation and route-finding tips, providing hands-on experience in varied terrain.
The journey begins along the forestry trails at Deerpark, winding through woodland paths before ascending to Greenoge. From there, the route descends into the Corrabut Gap, a dramatic mountain pass with rugged slopes and a sense of remoteness. The trail continues through Kilbrannish South Forest, crosses the Black Banks, and concludes at the famed Nine Stones viewing point.
This walk offers a rich variety of landscapes — from forested trails and open ridges to mountain passes and historic landmarks — making it an ideal introduction to navigating the Irish mountains. Participants will learn practical navigation and orienteering tips along the way, enhancing their confidence and skill in upland terrain.
The walk is led by a professional Mountaineering Ireland course director and qualified mountain leader, and normal hill walking gear is required.
This mountain walk is designed to give participants a practical insight into the skills required for safe and confident hill walking, helping you get the most from future adventures. While not a formal course, the walk will cover map reading, navigation, and route-finding tips, providing hands-on experience in varied terrain.
| Summary B Walk | Suitable for Experienced Hill Walkers |
| Duration | Approximately 5 hours from start in Rathanna to finish |
| Length | 12km |
| Maximum altitude | 650 metres |
| Terrain | Terrain is on open mountain, rugged, exposed and unmarked – includes boulder fields and uneven surfaces. |
| Fitness levels | Requires strong physical fitness and endurance. |
| Reward! | This walk provides great variety for those interested in learning how to navigate different landscapes within the mountains and will include some navigation/orienteering tips. |
Walk includes:
- Professional Mountaineering Ireland course director and qualified mountain leader.
- Bus transport to/from the start/finish of the walk in Rathanna Hall.
- Soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee after your walk.
Supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme
| Date and Time: | Sunday, 5th October, 2025 at 09:00 |
|---|---|
| Registration: | Rathanna Hall, Rathanna, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 HH68 at 08:30 |
| Start Point: | Deerpark Forest. Bus transport to start of the walk. |
| Finish Point: | Nine Stones, Blackstairs Mountains. Bus transport to Rathanna Hall for soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee following conclusion of the walk. |
| Admission: | € 25 |
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Sunday, 5th October 2025
This mountain walk is designed to give participants a practical insight into the skills required for safe and confident hill walking, helping you get the most from future adventures. While not a formal course, the walk will cover map reading, navigation and route-finding tips, providing hands-on experience in varied terrain.
The journey begins along the forestry trails at Deerpark, winding through woodland paths before ascending to Greenoge. From there, the route descends into the Corrabut Gap, a dramatic mountain pass with rugged slopes and a sense of remoteness. The trail continues through Kilbrannish South Forest, crosses the Black Banks, and concludes at the famed Nine Stones viewing point.
This walk offers a rich variety of landscapes — from forested trails and open ridges to mountain passes and historic landmarks — making it an ideal introduction to navigating the Irish mountains. Participants will learn practical navigation and orienteering tips along the way, enhancing their confidence and skill in upland terrain.
The walk is led by a professional Mountaineering Ireland course director and qualified mountain leader, and normal hill walking gear is required.
This mountain walk is designed to give participants a practical insight into the skills required for safe and confident hill walking, helping you get the most from future adventures. While not a formal course, the walk will cover map reading, navigation, and route-finding tips, providing hands-on experience in varied terrain.
| Summary B Walk | Suitable for Experienced Hill Walkers |
| Duration | Approximately 5 hours from start in Rathanna to finish |
| Length | 12km |
| Maximum altitude | 650 metres |
| Terrain | Terrain is on open mountain, rugged, exposed and unmarked – includes boulder fields and uneven surfaces. |
| Fitness levels | Requires strong physical fitness and endurance. |
| Reward! | This walk provides great variety for those interested in learning how to navigate different landscapes within the mountains and will include some navigation/orienteering tips. |
Walk includes:
- Professional Mountaineering Ireland course director and qualified mountain leader.
- Bus transport to/from the start/finish of the walk in Rathanna Hall.
- Soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee after your walk.
Supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme
| Date and Time: | Sunday, 5th October, 2025 at 09:00 |
|---|---|
| Registration: | Rathanna Hall, Rathanna, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 HH68 at 08:30 |
| Start Point: | Deerpark Forest. Bus transport to start of the walk. |
| Finish Point: | Nine Stones, Blackstairs Mountains. Bus transport to Rathanna Hall for soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee following conclusion of the walk. |
| Admission: | € 25 |
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