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Tibradden Carpark Closure 15 & 16 April 2024
To facilitate essential maintenance works Tibradden carpark will be closed on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th of April 2024.
The carpark will reopen at 16:00 on 16.04.24.
Alternative parking is available at Cruagh Wood.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Dublin Mountains Festival – Féile na Sléibhe
The Dublin Mountains Partnership are excited to announce the Dublin Mountains Festival – Féile na Sléibhe which will run across the month of May. Join us for a celebration of the Dublin Mountains where you can expect a diverse range of activities including multi-disciplinary walks, educational talks, workshops, hikes, bikes, and lots of other exciting events.
We're dedicated to promoting responsible mountain usage, so our emphasis will be firmly placed on sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity.
Mark your calendars and join us for the Dublin Mountain Festival - Féile na Sléibhe, a celebration of community, nature, and adventure!
Full details coming soon.
Meet our very witty Volunteer Ranger Michael McFeely
Michael went to a DMP event and was interested in getting involved and that’s how it all started. What he likes most about being a ranger is interacting with other people on our events and being able to make it a happy experience.
His favourite experience is getting good feedback and when people take the time to correspond with positive comments.
3 facts you might not know about Michael:
He’s very good looking (well, we can clearly see that)
He’s filthy rich
He likes having a good time
Michael’s favourite places in the Dublin Mountains are Massy’s Woods and Marlay to Fernhill.
Thank you for being such a fun, enthusiastic ranger Michael!
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Dublin Mountains Makeover Update March 2024
CCF Operations in Carrickgollogan and Barnaslingan
A forest thinning will commence the middle of March at Carrickgollogan as part of Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) management in northern section of this woodland. The thinning operation will take 2-3 weeks.
Some areas are now ready for their first thinning intervention to begin the CCF transformation process, while other areas with older trees will be selectively thinned. Removing these trees creates gaps in the canopy to allow more light to reach the forest floor and create the conditions for regeneration of new seedlings in the future.
Over time we aim to gradually make the forest more diverse in terms of age, tree sizes and species in the future.
This thinning will take place across 23 hectares of forest in the northern end of the forest (see map).
Later this Spring we will also be working in Barnaslingan. Sections of the wood were thinned over the last 2 years. Where trees were felled and removed, this has created a nice gap in the canopy and we are going back in to do an enrichment planting with groups of native tree species such as oak, Scots pine, birch and rowan. In some areas native trees are already regenerating – you might see some holly and birch present, and these will be protected. In other areas non-native conifers Monterey pine and Lawson cypress are also regenerating, some of these will be removed to give our native tree species a better chance of survival, as we want to diversify the woodland and increase the proportion of native tree and shrub species.
This work is part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover which will see an area of over 900 hectares across nine Coillte forests transitioning away from commercial forestry, to be managed for recreation, biodiversity and climate.
We thank you for your patience during this process. Please follow all signage while visiting the forest and please take care on the roads with timber lorries entering and exiting the forests.
Profile of DMP Volunteer Ranger Tricia McGrath
Thank you, Tricia, for being an invaluable member of our Volunteer Ranger Team. See what motivates Tricia to get out and about in the Dublin Mountains.
Why did you want to become a Volunteer Ranger?
I applied to become a volunteer ranger because I have a passion for the outdoors and already knew the benefits of volunteering from another organisation that I volunteered for. Also, it was an opportunity to meet like-minded people and get more people out on the hills.
What do you like most about it?
I love meeting people from all walks of life and listening to their stories. There is something about being out on the hills that makes people more open, and the guided walks are a great way to promote this. I feel very privileged to be part of the VR team, as without the DMP VR programme, our paths would likely never have crossed, and life would be all the less as a result.
What was your best volunteer experience?
I've enjoyed all of my volunteer experiences; however, a highlight was the inaugural Dublin Mountains Challenge and the bringing together of various different organisations and people to create a fantastic event.
Three interesting facts about yourself?
I've lived and worked in three different continents.
Hiked in many amazing countries including Ethiopia, Argentina, and Peru.
I'm a beekeeper (well, really I'm an assistant bee-keeper to my hubby, Graham!!)
Favourite place in Dublin Mountains?
As the Dublin Mountains are constantly changing, so too does my favourite place. Currently, I'd say it's Barnaslingan wood, especially the woodland area on the way up to the scalp.
Notice of Harvesting Operations in Lugg Woods 2024
Harvesting and haulage operations are ongoing in Lugg property, please abide by Health & Safety signage.
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Sléibhte Séadchomartha Bhaile Átha Cliath
Cliceáil anseo don leagan Gaeilge.
28.02.24
Profile of Volunteer Ranger Ken
Look at that smile. Who wouldn't want to go hiking with Ken?! We're shining the light on Ken this week for our Ranger Reflections weekly series. Here's what the lovely Ken had to say about being a Volunteer Ranger...
I decided to join the Volunteers after seeing an interesting advertisement by the DMP. Being semi-retired and with an interest in the outdoors it looked an attractive prospect and so it turned out to be. I was one of the first to be recruited and have enjoyed the past 14 years in the company of like-minded VRs.
I enjoy meeting people and enabling them to appreciate the wonderful amenity we have in the Dublin Mountains. I derive great satisfaction from the appreciation the public show on our free guided walks and from meeting some of the same people walking the routes themselves that have been revealed to them while with us.
From my college days I have been a keen hill-walker and have climbed most of the high mountains in Ireland and all the highest ones in the UK. My most recent adventure (pre-covid) was to trek along Hadrian's Wall where it rained on us for five out of the eight days!
I do not have any particular favourite place that I like to walk in the Dublin Mountains but I do like Tibradden on the long sunny days or Cruagh Wood on a still and frosty morning.
Meet & Greet on Sunday 4th February
Michael, Tricia & Brody taking a well-earned break after a morning well spent greeting walkers and other forest users at Cruagh. They also chatted with dog owners to make them aware of specific "dog on lead" areas.
Profile of Volunteer Ranger Lori
With International Tour Guide Day approaching later this month, we wanted to shine the light on our wonderful Volunteer Rangers. With that in mind, we'll feature one of our rangers each week so we can celebrate and recognise the fantastic work they contribute. First up is Lori Johnston…
Why did you want to become a VR?
It was a good way to make a commitment to getting out in the hills regularly, as well as giving something back. When I started, in 2010, I thought I’d maybe do it for a year or so!
What do you like most about it?
All of us who volunteer are good friends at this stage, and we get regulars on walks too who it is always good to see too, so it is always good craic. I’ve learned things about the history of areas surrounding Dublin that I would never have known otherwise.
What was your best volunteer experience?
No one experience - small things are important. For example, eating lunch during a patrol with another Volunteer Ranger, sitting on one of the torrs at Three Rock, chatting and looking down on Dublin Bay and thinking how glorious it was. Lots of little moments like that that get you out of your own head for a few hours.
Tell us three interesting facts about yourself?
I’m from Scotland originally but first came to Ireland 30 years ago (I can’t believe how old I am!) to work with horses in Kildare.
My partner and I have three cats and two dogs who I adore – having dogs has changed my life. If we had room, we'd probably end up with A LOT more animals...
Before we got dogs, I loved travelling to places like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia.
What’s your favourite place in Dublin Mountains?
That’s a hard question as the thing I really, really love about the Dublin Mountains is the variety of terrain and changing, moody views over Dublin. But I always think Barnaslingan Forest is like a little fairy-land and then when you emerge onto the Scalp there’s an amazing contrast with the ancient geology and yet the road and houses below.
Welcome to Lisa Davis our new Programme Coordinator
Exciting News from the Dublin Mountains Partnership!
We’re delighted to introduce our newest team member, Lisa, who joined us last Monday as the Programme Coordinator for the Dublin Mountains! Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm and is set to oversee future events and lead our fantastic team of Rangers!
Lisa’s had a busy week finding out about all the incredible work of the DMP and getting to know the Coillte gang and various stakeholders. Welcome aboard, Lisa! We're so grateful and look forward to some great experiences in the Dublin Mountains in 2024!
16th January 2024
With International Tour Guide Day approaching later this month, we wanted to shine the light on our wonderful Volunteer Rangers
Carpark Closures January 2024
Tibradden carpark will be closed for essential works on the following dates:
Monday 8th to Friday 12th January
Monday 15th to Friday 19th January
Barnaslingan Wood and Carrickgollogan carparks will be closed for essential works on the following dates
Monday 15th to Friday 19th January
Updated on 12.01.24
Notice of Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail Newtork Sections Closed from 03.01.24 until 19.01.24
Barnstormer and Tom's Climb sections of Ticknock's MTB trail network will be closed for essential works from Wednesday 3rd of January for two weeks. Detours will be in place. Please abide by safety signage.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Posted on 2nd January 2024
Advance Notice of Works at Carrickgollogan Carpark
Carrickgollogan carpark will be closed between Monday 4th and Friday 8th for essential works.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Barnaslingan carpark is 300m away, see Google Pin and link to Barnaslingan Recreation site.
Posted 29.11.23
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Job Opportunity: Programme Coorinator with the DMP
The DMP has an exciting paid job opportunity, a Programme Coordinator. The role will involve delivering the volunteering, engagement and communications elements of the DMP’s Strategic Plan 2022-2026. We are looking for someone who has experience managing volunteers, who likes the outdoors, event planning and community engagement. For full details please see link to Coillte’s Careers Portal.
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Notice of Dublin Mountains Makeover Events in Cruagh
Starting in October 2023 there will be Dublin Mountains Makeover harvesting activity in Cruagh Wood at two locations adjoining the Dublin Mountains Way. Please abide by safety signage.
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CCF Harvesting Event in Tibradden
A Dublin Mountains Makeover Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) harvesting operation will be taking place in Tibradden Forest throughout August & September 2023.
Please abide by safety and warning signage. Please use links to find out more about the Dublin Mountains Makeover project, continuous cover forestry and the on-site CCF signage.
DMP Annual Review 2022
The DMP's Annual Review 2022 is now available as a downland, see link . The review presents the work of the DMP in 2022 and acknowledges our wonderful Volunteer Rangers. Ken and Sam, two of the DMP's longest serving Volunteer Rangers give insights into their DMP volunteering experience which started in 2009. The review gives an update on the Dublin Mountains Makeover Project reporting on the planting of new native woodlands, long term biodiversity monitoring, continuous cover forestry works and community engagement. The work of year two of the Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology Project is presented, we are delighted that year three of this project has been initiated. The review looks back at our 2022 events programme, thank you to all the participants, the Volunteer Rangers and all the organisations we partnered with. There are updates on recreation infrastructure and trends in visitor numbers. DMP biodiversity actions involving frogs and bryophytes are presented along with a report on engagement work on dogs in the mountains. Looking forward the review presents key actions from the DMP's Strategic Plan 2022-2026.
Guide to 10 Commonn Bryophytes of Dublin Upland Woodlands
The DMP's Guide to 10 Commonn Bryophytes of Dublin Upland Woodlands, written by ecologist and bryophyte expert Joanne Denyer, is available to download as a pdf.
Notice of Water Control Works in Hell Fire Club Forest
Works to control water flow following intense rainfall events and the resulting erosion damage are commencing in Hell Fire Club forest on 23.05.23.
The works will involve cleaning drains, insertion of culverts and the repair of erosion damage within the forest and on way-marked trails. The works will take approximately one week to complete. Recreational users are asked to respect safety signage and Flagmen during this time.
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Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) Thinning At Barnaslingan Woods
A thinning of trees at Barnaslingan Woods will take place from Monday 24th April for the next 4-6 weeks using Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) management as part of the ongoing Dublin Mountains Makeover.
Trails will not be closed but visitors are asked to please follow all safety signage. Some brash (branches) will be laid across trails to protect them during operations but will be removed once works are complete. Please take care crossing at these points.
Visitors to the forest may have already noticed trees marked with a pink dash – these are the trees to be removed during this CCF thinning operation. Removing these trees creates gaps in the canopy to allow more light to reach the forest floor and create the conditions for regeneration of new seedlings in the future. Over time this will gradually make the forest more diverse in terms of age, tree sizes and species in future.
To learn more about CCF in the Dublin Mountains, watch our short YouTube video here
Visitors to the forest are asked to please take care while works are taking place and to:
• Follow all safety signage and temporary diversions
• Watch out for timber lorries
• Please don’t climb on the stacks of logs along the side of the road.
This work is part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover which will see an area of over 900 hectares across nine Coillte forests transitioning away from commercial forestry, to be managed for recreation, biodiversity and climate.
The shaded area in the map below shows the area for CCF thinning at Barnaslingan Woods.
Summer Closing Times at Barnaslingan, Cruagh and Hell Fire Club Carparks
Barnaslingan, Cruagh and Hell Fire Club carparks opening hours are now:
07:00 until 21:00 until the clocks fall back at the end of September.
Updated 26th March 2023.
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Launch of the DMP Strategic Plan 2022-2026
On 24th February 2023 the Dublin Mountain Partnership (DMP) launched a new five-year strategic plan, which aims to further provide for recreation, protect the environment and raise awareness of the multiple benefits the Dublin Mountains provide, aimed at those who live in, use, visit or have a role to play in shaping the future of this area.
The strategy sets out a new vision for the Dublin Mountains as an area of outstanding beauty and a place for sustainable outdoor recreation, where people can enjoy the hills, learn about and care for their environment and culture whilst respecting resident communities, neighbouring landowners and other recreation users.
The DMP partners include Coillte, Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and South Dublin County Council. The plan provides a strategic framework to guide resourcing, inform decision-making and launch initiatives over the next five years.
It includes a wide range of actions under four key themes:
Protect the Resource -
Maintain and enhance the ecological integrity of the Dublin Mountains.
Provide for Recreation -
Facilitate the active enjoyment of the Dublin Mountains through providing, maintaining, and managing infrastructure and services.
Partner for Success -
Work with relevant stakeholders to align strategy, policy and funding, share expertise and expand resources to achieve the outcomes of the strategic plan.
Promote the Benefits -
Promote the Dublin Mountains as a wonderful destination for recreation and learning about the outdoors, for both outdoor enthusiasts and the wider public.
The new strategy builds on the work of the DMP over the past 14 years, which has seen €3.2 million invested to improve recreational facilities and access to the Dublin Mountains, including the development of the Dublin Mountains Way, Bike Tracks at Ticknock, Orientation Courses at four sites and much more. It resulted in the decision by Coillte to transition from commercial forestry to managing nine forests in the Dublin Mountains for biodiversity and recreation, known as the Dublin Mountain Makeover.
Launching the DMP Strategic Plan the Mayor of South Dublin, Councillor Emma Murphy said:
"South Dublin County Council is delighted to support the DMP in ensuring that recreation within the Dublin Mountains is compatible with the conservation of natural, built and cultural resources and minimises impact on neighbouring resident communities and landowners."
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy said:
"The Dublin Mountains are hugely important as a recreational outlet for the citizens of Dublin City as well as visitors to the city. The mountains are one of the city’s ‘green lungs’ and they will become increasingly important for biodiversity with the phased re-planting of native woodlands to replace former coniferous forest. Dublin City Council is delighted to be a partner in the launch of this new Strategic Plan, which will help us to meet our Climate Change mitigation targets."
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, said:
"The Dublin Mountains Partnership (DMP) is a fantastic initiative and I am delighted that the National Parks and Wildlife Service have been involved since its formation in 2008. Over 2000 hectares of lands in the DMP area are part of National Park and some are also designated as part of the Natura 2000 network of protected European Nature Conservation sites. This new strategy will guide the further promotion and provision of sustainable recreation opportunities in the Dublin Mountains, whilst ensuring the protection and restoration of these important habitats and biodiversity. It is a priceless natural resource on the doorstep of our capital city cherished and protected both now and for future generations."
Frank Curran has been appointed as Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council:
"This partnership is important for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council as a large proportion of the Dublin Mountains Way traverses the county from Shankill, through Rathmichael, Kilternan, Glencullen and Ticknock with a very prominent link to Marlay Park. Our County Development Plan and Green Infrastructure Strategy aims to provide and encourage linkages between existing parks & open spaces with the Dublin Mountains."
Ms. Sakinah Brennan Coillte’s ESG Strategy Director said:
"Coillte is a proud partner in the DMP, and this latest strategy is the most ambitious yet, and reflects our commitment to further enhance the Dublin Mountains for recreation use, while protecting the landscape and biodiversity values for future generations. The plan aims to respond to the growing population of Dublin, our goal to provide green spaces for health and wellbeing, as well as the need for green infrastructure to tackle climate change."
The new strategic plan was launched in Coillte’s Cruagh Wood by the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Emma Murphy, who was joined by The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy, Mr Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Ms. Sorcha de Brúch, Principal Officer from National Parks and Wildlife Services and Sakinah Brennan; Environmental Social Governance Director from Coillte. The members of the Dublin Mountains Partnership planted trees in the new native woodland at Cruagh, one of the nine Dublin Mountains Makeover sites.
For further information on the Dublin Mountains Partnership and the Dublin Mountains Partnership Strategic Plan 2022-2026 please contact info@dublinmountains.ie
Wesley Atkinson (NPWS), Mayor of South Dublin Cllr. Emma Murphy, Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy, Frank Curran (Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council), Sakinah Brennan (Coillte) at the launch of the DMP Strategic Plan in Cruagh Wood.
Sean Walsh Park Works and the Dublin Mountains Way
There is a minor detour at the start/end of the Dublin Mountains Way in Sean Walsh Park to facilitate the completion of the building of age friendly housing.
Access to the Dublin Mountains Way is via a pedestrian gate on Whitestown Way leading into Sean Walsh Park, follow 'pedestrian access' signs.
Posted 19.01.23
Thank you and Happy New Year from the Dublin Mountains Partnership
In 2022 the DMP hosted more than 30 events including an astronomy walk and talk, a dog training walk, a series of summer evening walks, hikes along the Dublin Mountains Way, biodiversity walks (birds, bats and bryophytes), Dublin Mountains Makeover walks and an Easter Egg Hunt. Thank you to our wonderful Volunteer Rangers for leading and supporting all the events! Thanks to NPWS, DLR Sports Partnership, South Dublin County Sports Partnership, DSPCA and Coillte Nature for linking with us on events. Thanks also to everyone who attended our events, we all enjoyed meeting you!
Happy New Year from the Dublin Mountains Partnership!
[posted 31.12.22]
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Winter Carpark Closing Times from 7th November
Hell Fire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden and Barnaslingan carpark opening hours are
07:00 to 17:00
from 7th November 2022.
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Ticknock Carpark Closure 18-21 and 24-28 October
To facilitate essential resurfacing works, Ticknock Carpark will be closed between 18-21 and 24-28 October. The carpark will be open on the weekend of 22-23 October.
Alternative midweek parking is available in Glencullen at Johnnie Fox's overflow carpark (Google Pin) or at the GAP (Google Pin) where a €2/day parking fee applies. Access to Ticknock from Glencullen is via the Dublin Mountains Way, the route is way-marked with the yellow hiker symbol. Thank you to both businesses for facilitating.
To explore other recreation sites across the Dublin Mountains check out our Recreation Sites page.
[posted 12.10.22]
Access to Carrickgollogan Summit
The voluntary trail repair group Mountain Meitheal Dublin Wicklow (MMDW) will be carrying out essential trail repair works on the 'mountain access route' to Carrickgollogan summit over the next few weeks, starting tomorrow. While MMDW are repairing the trail, see dates and times in the photo, there will be no access to the summit. If you would like to help MMDW welcome new volunteers, for more information see: https://www.mountainmeitheal.ie/branches-workdates
https://www.facebook.com/MountainMeithealDW/
[Posted 26.08.22]
Barnaslingan Carpark will be closed on Monday 8th August
To facilitate an event Barnaslingan carpark will be closed on Monday 8th August. There will be no vehicular access to the carpark during this time.
Carrickgollogan carpark is 350m away on Murphy's Lane see Google Pin Link.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
[Posted 08.08.22]
Barnaslingan Carpark will be closed on July 24th & 25th
To facilitate essential carpark improvement works Barnaslingan carpark will be closed on 25th and 26th July. There will be no vehicular access to the carpark during this time.
Carrickgollogan carpark is 350m away on Murphy's Lane see Google Pin Link.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
[Posted 24.07.22]
Notice of Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) Thinning in Cruagh from 25th July
A Dublin Mountains Makeover (DMM) forest thinning will commence the week of 25th July at Cruagh as part of Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) management of parts of this woodland. This thinning was due to start in late May but was postponed due to the wet weather and poor ground conditions.
You may have already noticed trees marked with a pink dash – these are the trees to be removed during this CCF thinning operation. Removing these trees creates gaps in the canopy to allow more light to reach the forest floor and create the conditions for regeneration of new seedlings in the future. Over time the aim is to gradually make the forest more diverse in terms of age, tree sizes and species in future.
This thinning will take place across 25 hectares of forest in the west and along the lower road of Cruagh Woods (see map).
Over the last six months other sections of conifer forest at Cruagh were harvested, with native woodland planted in their place as part of our R&R (Remove and Replant with Native Woodland) operations. You can see in an earlier DMM blog that students from Edmondstown N.S. Green Schools committee helped with some of the planting.
This work is part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover which will see an area of over 900 hectares across nine Coillte forests transitioning away from commercial forestry, to be managed for recreation, biodiversity and climate.
We thank you for your patience during this process. Please follow all signage while visiting the forest and please take care on the roads with timber lorries entering and exiting the forests.
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Advance notice of continuous cover forestry machine operations in Cruagh from Monday 23rd May
In preparation for a continuous cover forestry (CCF) harvesting event in Cruagh, scheduled to start in late May, work will be commencing on May 23rd to upgrade extraction racks for use by harvesting machinery.
Recreational visitors are asked to please follow all safety signage.
For more information see link to a notice from the Dublin Mountains Makeover team: CCF at Thinning Cruagh Woods - Coillte
Posted on: 22.05.22
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Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology Project 2022
We are very excited to announce that a Dublin Mountains Community Archaeologist for 2022 is being sought, for details see:
The Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology Project is a collaborative initiative of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, South Dublin County Council, and the DMP with core funding from the Heritage Council.
The closing date for applications is May 30th.
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National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2nd Consultation Phase
The second phase of public consultation for the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy is now open for submissions. The consultation can be accessed at the following link - https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/42e3a-public-consultation-on-a-national-strategy-on-outdoor-recreation/ and will be open until 17 May 2022.
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Advance Notice of Ticknock Mountain Bike Event on 26.03.22
The Coillte Biking Blitz will be taking place on Saturday March 26th between 09:00 and 15:00. If you are planning on driving to Ticknock please expect Ticknock carpark to be extremely busy all day but particularly between 09:00 and 15:00. Do consider visiting another recreation area see links to: Dublin Mountains Recreation sites, Coillte's Recreation Map or explore what else the Dublin Mountains have to offer via Dún Laoghaire Rathdown's interactive map of the Dublin mountains.
There are a number of shared walking and mountain bike trails that will be part of the Biking Blitz route in Ticknock, these trails will all be segregated and marshalled.
Best of luck to all of the Biking Blitz competitors!
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Advance Notice of Harvesting at Ticknock from 23.03.22
Harvesting Notice: from 23.03.22 for approximately three weeks a Dublin Mountains Makeover harvesting operation will be takin place in Ticknock. During this time there will be flagmen managing a section of the Fairy Castle walking loop close to the carpark, please expect some delays. The 'Barnstormer' section of the Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail network will be closed to facilitate this harvesting.
For more information about this Dublin Mountains Makeover harvesting event please see this link.
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Guided Habitats Walk with Ecologist Joanne Denyer
There was perfect weather for our guided habitat walk on March 3rd led by ecologist Joanne Denyer and supported by DMP Volunteer Ranger Paul.
There are still places available on our upland birdwatching walk on March 13th, yesterday 17 bird species were spotted by a keen birdwatcher on the walk.
Photo taken at blanket bog habitat close to Fairy Castle. Photo Credit: J. Lennon
4th March 2022
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Notice of Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails Maintenance Works
From 22.02.22 for approximately one week trail maintenance works will be taking place on Ticknock's Mountain Bike Trail Network. During this time there will be rolling mountain bike trail section closures. Please abide by all safety signage.
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DSPCA and DMP Dog Training Hike
A big thank you to Enda from the DSPCA for leading a brilliant dog training walk in Tibradden today with the DMP.
Stella, Koby, Millie, Cooper, Murphy, Bleu, Teddy and Brody and their owners were great and everyone went away with some homework. Enda has very kindly agreed to lead another dog training walk with the DMP in the near future, this and other DMP events will be posted on the events page. Thanks very much to the DSPCA for their support!
05.02.22
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CCF thinning starts at Barnaslingan & harvesting operations continue in Carrickgollogan
A Dublin Mountains Makeover (DMM) Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) thinning operation will commence on Monday February 7th in Barnaslingan Forest, for more information please see link to an update from the Coillte Nature Team. The harvesting operations will be ongoing for a number of weeks. Please watch out for harvesting machinery and follow any safety signage and instructions from staff on the ground.
DMM harvesting operations continue in Carrickgollogan Forest, see link to a Coillte Nature notice.
04.02.22
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Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology Project
The Dublin Mountain Community Archaeology Project aims to increase awareness among those who visit, live in and work in the mountains of the region’s rich archaeological heritage. Awareness of the archaeological heritage and increased understanding of the monuments and the stories they have to tell add significantly to the appreciation of a place for many people. It is also vital to the protection of these vulnerable sites, which we all want to see preserved for the appreciation of future generations.
This project is being managed by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, South Dublin County Council and the Dublin Mountains Partnership with funding from the Heritage Council, and in consultation with key stakeholders such as the National Monuments Service, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Coillte and others. Further details on the Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology Project can be found here.
An Irish Times video introducing the project is available via this link.
02.02.22
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Coillte Nature Winter Newsletter
The Coillte Nature Winter Newsletter is out, it includes updates on all of the Coillte Nature projects including the Dublin Mountains Makeover Project as well as links to the Coillte Nature 2021 End of Year Update Video and Report.
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Storm Barra - Fallen Trees
Storm Barra has brought some trees down across the Dublin Mountains sites. It is going to take a few days to clear trees off blocked trails and forest roads. Please be patient and please don't take unnecessary risks. Please report fallen trees to info@dublinmountains.ie.
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Status Orange Weather Warning in effect until 13:00
STORM BARRA – NATIONAL WEATHER WARNING – COILLTE URGES FOREST USERS TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION
Fallen and overhanging trees pose an extremely dangerous risk to the public and Coillte is urging everyone to remain vigilant and to exercise extreme caution if entering forest lands over the coming days. Members of the public should not approach fallen or overhanging trees as they pose a significant health and safety risk and access routes blocked by trees should only ever be cleared by trained experts.
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New Defibrillator in Tibradden Forest
A new AED (defibrillator) has been installed in Tibradden Forest on the side of the ZIPIT building (Eircode D16 XY79). The AED was funded by the Dublin Mountains Partnership and supported by ZIPIT Tibradden.
Advance Notice that Hell Fire Club Forest Carpark will be closed from 6th to 10th of December
The carpark closure is required to facilitate improvement works to the entrance which will include drainage, tarring and line painting. Alternative parking options are available at Cruagh car park, 3km from Hell Fire Club and Tibradden car park, 4km from Hell Fire Club.
Advance Notice of Dublin Mountains Makeover Operations in Carrickgollogan & Barnsalingan
From November 29th Dublin Mountains Makeover (DMM) harvesting operations will be taking place in Carrickgollogan and Barnaslingan Forests. During these operations for health and safety reasons there may be temporary detours of recreation trails. Please always follow safety signage and the instructions of staff directing traffic.
For information on the Dublin Mountains Makeover Project see link to a video featuring Karen Woods from the Coillte Nature team.
The harvesting operation in Carrickgollogan is a ‘R&R’ (Remove & Restore) operation to make way for a new native woodland. Forest management in Barnaslingan is following Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) principles, a thinning operation will be taking place over the coming weeks, see link to a Coillte Nature video explaining CCF.
For more information on the works in Carrickgollogan and Barnaslingan see: DMM Update for Carrickgollogan and Barnaslingan - Coillte. See also link to the map showing the R&R and CCF operational areas.
To keep up to date on the Dublin Mountains Makeover project sign up to their newsletter or keep an eye on Latest Nature News.
[posted 26.11.21]
Winter Carpark Opening Times from 3rd November
Hell Fire Club, Tibradden, Cruagh and Barnaslingan carparks opening hours are changing to 07:00 to 17:00 on November 3rd.
[posted 02.11.21]
Advance Notice of Cruagh Carpark closure 11th to 15th October
Advance Notice of Temporary Closure of Barnaslingan Car-Park
Barnaslingan car-park will be closed on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
[posted 24.09.21]
Advance Notice of Significant Recreation Trail Closures in Ticknock on September 7th
Due to a Dublin Mountains Makeover harvesting operations there will be significant walking trail and mountain bike trail section closures in Ticknock between 07:00 and 16:00 on Tuesday September 7th, routes high-lighted in orange on the map will be closed see details below.
Trails impacted
Fairy Castle Walking Loop – not possible to complete the loop, linear walk only will be possible.
Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails – Barnstormer, Toms Climb and Devils Elbow trail sections will be closed.
Forest road linking Kilmashogue and Ticknock will be closed, there will be no through road access.
These will be supervised route closures. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
For more information on the harvesting operation check out this link.
[posted 02.09.21]
Notice of walking and mountain bike trail closures and detours in Ticknock - September 2021
Harvesting has commenced on a Dublin Mountains Makeover ‘R&R’ site in Ticknock, see map.
For safety reasons there will be significant temporary trail closures and detours affecting the Fairy Castle Walking Trail and sections of the Mountain Bike Trails in September 2021 (week days only). Please take note of on-site signage advising of closures and detours.
For more information of this Dublin Mountains Makeover operation please see: https://www.coillte.ie/ticknock-and-kilmashogue-the-dublin-mountains-makeover-continues/
[posted 31.08.21]
Hell Fire Club Forest Car-Park Closed 18-20 August
Due to filming the Hell Fire Club Car-Park will be closed from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th August. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
[posted 13.08.21]
Coillte Consultation Opportunity
Community Archaeologist Services for the Dublin Mountains
The DMP is very excited to be working with the Heritage Officers in South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils on the Dublin Uplands Community Archaeologist Project. Funding has been secured from the Heritage Council for the provision of community archaeological services for a period of up to 6 months. Applications are now being sought, via eTenders, for the provision of community archaeological services, for more information please see link to eTenders, the closing date for applications is July 8th at 16:00.
Note: the Tender will appear in Etenders as: RFT 192782 - 2930 -Community Archaeologist Services for the Dublin Mountains.
Submissions are welcome from sole traders who can demonstrate the relevant qualifications, experience, insurance and tax compliance. As submissions for this Tender will only be accepted through the Etenders platform www.etenders.gov.ie , it is important that any supplier interested in this Tender must be registered on Etenders to be in a position to make a submission. Any potential supplier having issues registering on the Etenders platform should contact the Etenders Helpdesk at: etenders@eu-supply.com. If the technical query is urgent, calls can be made directly to that office between 9.00am to 5.30pm GMT (+353 21 243 92 77).
[posted 29.06.21]
National Outdoor Recreation Strategy Consultation
Have your say on the future of outdoor recreation in Ireland. Fill in the survey and give your views on the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. https://bit.ly/2U1PL3T
Closing date 23 June 2021.
Ticknock Car-Park: Notice of Road Works & Traffic Delays
On both June 10th and 11th road-works will be taking place in Ticknock car-park. Traffic management measures will be in place. There will be delays on exiting.
We ask that visitors be patient as we carry out these essential works.
Wicklow Way Videos
Check out links below to some great videos of Stages 1 to 3 of the Wicklow Way which are brought to you by the Wicklow Rural Recreation Officer and County Wicklow Partnership, funded through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
Wicklow Way Video: Stage one
Wicklow Way Video: Stage two
Wicklow Way Video: Stage three
[posted 28.05.21]
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04/07/21
Dublin Mountains Makeover - Cruagh Native Woodland
Coillte are carrying out ground preparation and fencing works in Cruagh this week to ready an area felled in 2020 for a new native woodland as part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover. Over the coming weeks, visitors to Cruagh will notice contractors with machines 'mounding' the site - this means creating small piles of soil in which to plant the young trees - and putting up fencing to keep the hungry deer out.
Mounding and fencing are essential steps in the creation of a new native woodland. Once this is done, a range of tree species will be planted to establish the new native woodland community including birch, Scots pine, oak, rowan and holly.
Click here for more information on the Dublin Mountains Makeover plans for 2021.
Barnaslingan, Cruagh, Tibradden & Hell Fire Club car-parks are now on summer opening times
Your Dog Your Responsibility
In the last couple of weeks sheep were killed and mauled by a dog in the Dublin Mountains. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. In designated areas dogs must be on leads at all times.
Don't let your dog be a sheep killer!
See video released by the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine 'Do you Know Where Your Dog is Now?‘. WARNING: This video contains graphic content and may be upsetting to some people.
Barnaslingan
Car-Park Opening Hours March 2021
Hell Fire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden and Barnaslingan car-park opening hours have been extended to between 07:00 and 19:00 for March 2021.
Please stay within your 5km. If you arrive at a car-park that is busy please return at a quieter time.
[posted 04.03.21]
#outdoorsforeveryone - Love This Place Leave No Trace
Wear a reusable mask! Masks are light and can blow away out of pockets and car doors pretty easily. Let's all strive to stay healthy and make sure our personal items are stowed away so we #LeaveNoTrace! #OutdoorsforEveryone #StayWithinYour5k
Outdoors for everyone - respect farm animals and wildlife
Enjoy the outdoors responsibly by keeping your dog under close control at all times. Please respect private property and remember that farm animals are part of someone's livelihood. #OutdoorsforEveryone #Knowbeforeyougo
[posted 26.02.21]
Massy's Estate Trail Closures 14.02.21
A number of trails are closed in Massy’s Estate today due to a fallen tree, please abide by safety measures and signage. The fallen tree will be cleared tomorrow.
[posted 14.02.21]
Car-Park Update 14.02.21
Coillte’s car-parks in Dublin and Crone, Co. Wicklow will be open this morning from 09:00. Watch out for lingering icy patches on trails and car-parks. Please abide by HSE and Government Guidelines on travel and social distancing. Happy Valentine’s Day. Stay Safe, Stay Local.
[posted 14.02.21]
Car-Parks Closed on 13.02.21 due to Status Yellow Snow/Ice Warning
All Coillte car-parks in the Dublin Mountains will be closed tomorrow due to the Met Eireann Status Yellow Snow/Ice Warning for Leinster issued at 12:00 today: ‘Snow accumulations of 5 cm possible (more on higher ground), accompanied by fresh to strong southeast winds. The public are advised not to drive to these forests as no parking is available. Illegal parking or parking causing an obstruction can result in fixed penalty notices being issued by the Gardai.
People walking to these sites are advised that the forest trails are likely to be icy and slippery underfoot.
The car-parks will remain closed on Sunday until they have been assessed, updates will be posted on social media and on dublinmountains.ie and Coillte.ie.
[posted 12.02.21]
Car-Park Update on 12.02.21
Hellfire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden, Kilmashogue and Crone car-parks remain closed today due to adverse weather. The public are advised not to drive to these forests as there is no parking available. Illegal parking or parking causing an obstruction can result in fixed penalty notices being issued by the Gardai.
Ticknock and Barnaslingan car-parks are open, please abide by the 5km travel restrictions.
[posted12.02.21]
Update on Car-Parks for 12.02.21
Due to a forecast of overnight snow, Ticknock and Barnaslingan car-parks will remain closed tomorrow until they have been assessed.
Hell Fire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden and Kilmashogue car-parks in Co. Dublin will remain closed as will Crone in Co. Wicklow. #sneachta
[posted 11.02.21]
Car-Park Closures 11.02.21
Hellfire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden and Kilmashogue car-parks will be closed today due to adverse weather. The public are advised not to drive to these forests as there is no parking available. Illegal parking or parking causing an obstruction can result in fixed penalty notices being issued by the Gardai. A Met Eireann Status Yellow Snow/Ice Warning will be in place from 08:00 today until 08:00 tomorrow.
Stay safe.
[posted 11.02.21]
Additional Car-Park Closures due to Adverse Weather
Tibradden and Kilmashogue car-parks will be closed on Thursday 11th February until further notice due to adverse weather conditions.
Hell Fire Club and Cruagh car-parks will be remain closed until further notice.
Crone car-park in Co. Wicklow will also remain closed.
Met Eireann Status Yellow – Snow/Ice warnings are in place for Co. Dublin between Wednesday and Friday.
Stay Safe.
#sneachta #dublinmountains @dublinsoutdoors @dlrtoursim @coilltenews @dubfirebrigade #sneachta @dwmountainrescue
[posted 10.02.21]
Hellfire Club and Cruagh Car-Parks Closed due to Adverse Weather
Hell Fire Club and Cruagh car-parks will be closed on Wednesday 10th February and until further notice due to adverse weather conditions.
The Met Eireann forecast for the rest of the week is for unsettled cold weather with a strong chance of snow and sleet showers.
[posted 09.02.21]
Ticknock car-park opening delayed on Sunday 24th January
Update 24.01.21
Ticknock car-park will open at 09:00. The Met Eireann ‘Yellow Snow/Ice Warning’ remains in place until 12:00, icy conditions underfoot can be expected. Please do not take unnecessary risks at this time which could put additional pressure on emergency services. The HSE advice remains: #StayHomeSaveLives.
Post on 23.01.21
Due to the Met Eireann Yellow Snow/Ice warning and a request from the Gardaí Ticknock car-park will not open on Sunday 24th January until at least 09:00, an update will follow on 24th January.
Emergency Works in Ticknock and Temporary Recreation Trail Closures
From Monday 25th January for three days there will be emergency tree felling at Ticknock along the tarred road to the view-point and masts, details below. During this time the Skyline section of Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail will be closed for safety reasons and there will be traffic management on the Fairy Castle Loop. Please abide by safety signage and Coillte staff directing traffic.
The emergency tree felling is required due to a number of incidents of trees blowing down across the tarred access road to the view-point and masts in Ticknock Forest. It is necessary to remove trees either side of the road, this is to ensure the road is not blocked for access to the masts and to ensure everyone's health and safety, especially at this time of year when there are frequent winter storms. The area will be replanted with native trees this Spring.
[posted 22.01.21]
Outdoors for Everyone - consider all users
It's so important that collectively we use the outdoors responsibly by taking care of each other and taking care of our local environments. We must take responsibility for our own safety and the safety of others and maintain the recommended 2 metre distance from others #OutdoorsforEveryone #Considerallusers
[posted 15.01.21]
Year 2 of the Dublin Mountains Makeover Begins in Ticknock
Work begins on a R&R (Remove and Replant with Native Woodland) site in Ticknock, as part of the second year of operations of the Dublin Mountains Makeover. Work will begin on Tuesday 12th January and will involve clearfelling 2.5ha of mature Sitka spruce and Corsican pine.
It will last for approximately 3 weeks. The trails in the area will remain open for most of the time, however temporary closures may be necessary when felling is taking place close to the roads. Please follow safety signage and Coillte staff directing traffic.
For more information on how we’re using R&R in Ticknock and detail of the species mix for the new native woodlands, here’s a PDF of the signage we’re using on-site.
[posted 11.01.21]
Outdoors for Everyone - respect farm animals and wildlife
Enjoy the outdoors responsibly by keeping your dog under close control at all times. Please respect private property and remember that farm animals are part of someone's livelihood. #OutdoorsforEveryone #Knowbeforeyougo
[posted 08.01.21]
Outdoors for Everyone - dispose of waste properly
Show that you care about our beautiful country and keep it an attractive place to live, work and visit - Bring your litter home and Bin it!! #OutdoorsforEveryone #LoveThisPlace #LeaveNoTrace
[posted 04.01.21]
Outdoors for Everyone - Over-crowding
Rather than being part of the problem, try to reduce the pressure of overcrowding by choosing quieter, less - used spaces to exercise in that's within your local area. #OutdoorsforEveryone
Outdoors for Everyone - Parking Responsibly
Many vehicle owners park their vehicle in a manner that causes inconvenience to others. Do your bit and remember to park your car responsibly as badly parked cars endanger everyone.
Inconsiderate parking can really slow down emergency services, please park responsibly.
#OutdoorsforEveryone #BeASmarterParker
Outdoors for Everyone
Consider other users in the Outdoors. Stay alert and make sure you give other users enough space to pass safely. Keep left if possible and pass on the right. #OutdoorsforEveryone
Outdoors for Everyone
It's important that you stay local and exercise within 5km of your home - do your bit to reduce your carbon footprint and leave your car at home, why not try walking or cycling to your local park #OutdoorsforEveryone #StayWithinYour5k
Stay Safe in the Outdoors
Wear a reusable mask! Masks are light and can blow away out of pockets and car doors pretty easily.
Let's all strive to stay healthy and make sure our personal items are stowed away so we #LeaveNoTrace! #OutdoorsforEveryone #StayWithinYour5k
Stay Safe in the Outdoors
The outdoors is our escape. We need to pull together now and protect our nature, our wildlife, our local spaces so that we continue to have somewhere beautiful, natural, and available to all the people to enjoy #LoveThisPlace #LeaveNoTrace
Stay Safe in the Outdoors Guidelines
Winter Car-Park Opening & Closing Times 08:00 to 17:00
From Monday 2nd November the car-parks at Hellfire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden and Barnaslingan will open at 08:00 and close at 17:00.
Photo Credit: DMP VR R. Williams
[posted 28.10.20]
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Sheep attacked by dogs at Ticknock on 15.10.20
Yesterday dogs attacked sheep on farmland adjoining walking trails in Ticknock. This is a recurring animal welfare issue which also impacts on farmers livelihoods and cannot be tolerated. Dogs must be kept under effectual control at all times.
Dog walkers, where you see the DOGS ON LEAD sign dogs MUST be kept on a lead. Failure to comply may result in dogs being prohibited from these areas.
Note dogs caught attacking sheep may be shot by the landowner.
[posted 16.10.20]
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Temporary Closure of Mountain Bike Trail Sections
From Tuesday 20th October for approximately 6 weeks a section of the 'Blazin Saddles' will be closed, 'Afterburner' will remain closed, see map below.
Please always abide by safety signage.
The closures are to facilitate trail upgrade works and a Dublin Mountains Makeover timber harvesting operation in Ballyedmonduff, see map, details of this operation can be found via this link.
[posted 15.10.20]
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Dublin Mountains Car-park Capacity
Over the past two weekends there has been a huge increase in people visiting the Dublin Mountains recreation sites by car. Getting outdoors and enjoying the sights and sounds of autumn in the mountains and forests is wonderful. However, the car-park capacity has been exceeded across all of the Dublin Mountains recreation sites with a spill over onto County roads. Last Sunday the rescue of an injured walker by Dublin Fire Brigade and Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue was hindered by badly parked cars. Cars parked in gateways and along County roads has prevented local residents from getting to their homes and farmers going about their business. There has been scenes of grid-lock and reports of it taking up to an hour to get out of a particularly busy car-park. Car-parks have been busy all weekend from early morning to evening with even greater peaks on Sunday afternoons. As we head towards another weekend with Dublin at Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, do go and enjoy the outdoors but please consider starting a walk from your front door, stay local, leave your car at home, follow HSE guidelines and Leave No Trace Ireland Principles. Stay safe.
Photo Credit: Dublin Fire Brigade Twitter 27th September, 2020.
[posted 30.09.20]
Notice of machine works on DMW in Ballyedmonduff
From 30th September 2020 for approximately one week there will be machine works on the section of the Dublin Mountains Way in Ballyedmonduff, see map. The trail will remain open but please abide by safety signage and traffic management measures.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
[posted 30.09.20]
Week 2: Dublin at Level 3 COVID-19 Restrictions
The forecast looks great for the weekend, we are expecting high visitor numbers across the Dublin Mountains. If you fancy a walk or a cycle please consider starting from your front door. The busiest time for recreation sites, in particular car-parks, will be between 10:00 and 18:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. If you arrive at a recreation site that is busy please go elsewhere, before you set out have an alternative option in mind.
Please show consideration for adjoining landowners and neighbours, stick to trails, park in designated spaces only, keep your dog on a lead.
When parking always allow space for emergency vehicles to pass, it could be you who needs their assistance.
On a narrow trail if you meet another group, step to one side to let them pass or walk in single file and make sure to allow at least 2 metres space.
Follow Leave No Trace Ireland Principles. Stay safe outdoors!
[posted 25.09.20]
Dublin at Level 3 COVID-19 Restrictions
With fine weather forecast and Level 3 COVID-19 measures in place for Dublin we are expecting high visitor numbers across the Dublin Mountains this weekend. The busiest time for recreation sites, in particular car-parks, is likely to be between 10:00 and 18:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. If you arrive at a recreation site that is busy please go elsewhere, before you set out have an alternative option in mind. Park in designated spaces only, when parking always allow space for emergency vehicles to pass. Follow Leave No Trace Ireland Principles. Stay safe outdoors!
[posted 18.09.20]
Advance Notice of Harvesting in Cruagh on 21.09.20
From Monday September 21st for approximately 6 weeks there will be a continuous cover forest harvesting operation in Cruagh Forest. This harvest operation is part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover project, more details can be found via this link.
Temporary trail detours may be required, please always abide by safety signage.
Dublin Mountains Way Video
A very regular walker of the Dublin Mountains Way , Tom Milligan, recorded a recent hike along the route from Tallaght to Shankill and created this great video via geolives. The video gives a sense of the journey, the landscape and the elevation gains. It could whet your appetite to try out the Dublin Mountains Way in one go or in stages over the autumn and winter.
Barretstown self-guided Dublin Mountains Challenge 2020 is running until the end of September, a great way to try out the Dublin Mountains Way and raise money for a worthy cause.
A Dublin Mountains Way Brochure and Map is available here, a hard copy is available by emailing your postal address to info@dublinmountains.ie.
Notice of Harvesting in Slievethoul Forest/Saggart Hill
A harvesting operation will commence in Slievethoul Forest on Thursday 3rd September, see area highlighted in yellow on recreation map below and link to a location map .
Harvest operations will be on-going for approximately two weeks.
Please abide by safety signage.
Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails: Section Closures from 18.08.20
From 18.08.20 for approximately 3 weeks the 'AfterBurner' and 'Blazin Saddles' sections of mountain bike trail will be closed to facilitate harvesting. An area of windblown trees is being cleared to make way for a new mixed woodland. Please abide by all safety notices. For more information on this operation check out the Dublin Mountains Makeover Blog.
Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way Trail Repair Works
From Tuesday 4th August for about a month there will be manual trail repair works on the Dublin Mountains Way, Wicklow Way and Fairy Castle Loop west of Fairy Castle, see area highlighted on map.
The trails will remain open but please abide by safety signage and show consideration to the workers.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
[posted 03.08.20]
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Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail Section Closure
'Afterburner' will be closed for essential maintenance works until further notice. Please abide by safety signage. It will be worth the wait.
[posted 29.07.20]
Advance Notice of Harvesting of Lugg Forest, Co. Dublin
Harvesting operations will be commencing in Lugg forest property on 28.07.2020 and is estimated to take approximately 4 weeks.
Machinery will be moving on site.
Please adhere to safety signage that is in place for your safety.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Link to Coillte's 2020 Planned Harvest Map 1 with Lugg harvest operation high-lighted.
[posted 27.07.20]
Advance Notice of Harvesting in Ticknock
Harvesting is due to start at Ticknock on Monday 13th July for approximately 3 weeks. Two small sections of conifer forest will be felled to convert these areas to native woodland. The area to be felled is a section of windblown trees close to the upper car park and spruce forest along the road to the red barn. The trails in the vicinity will remain open for most of the time however temporary closures may be necessary when felling is taking place close to the roads. Please follow safety signage and Coillte staff directing traffic. This is the first of the R&R forest harvest events part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover for more details see the project update.
[posted 10.07.20]
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Advance Notice of Harvesting in Ballyedmonduff
From Monday 29th June for approximately 3 weeks there will be a continuous cover forestry harvesting operation in Ballyedmonduff.
The ‘Blazin Saddles’ and ‘Afterburner’ Sections of Ticknock Mountain Bike trail will be closed on weekdays from June 29th for the duration of harvesting.
The Dublin Mountains Way will remain open, traffic management measures will be in place.
Please abide by safety signage.
This is the 1st of the Coillte Nature continuous cover forest harvest events part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover.
[posted 26.06.20]
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Tibradden Car-Park will be closed on Wednesday 17th June
On Wednesday June 17th Tibradden car-park will be closed for essential maintenance works. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Cruagh car-park is located 1.1km to the west.
[posted 16.06.20]
Stay Local. Stay Safe. Protect Each Other.
We are expecting lots of visitors to the Dublin Mountains this weekend. Car-parks will be busy all weekend from early morning to evening on Saturday and Sunday with peaks between 11:00 and 17:00. If a car-park is full when you arrive please go somewhere else.
Park responsibly, always leave space for emergency vehicles and farm machinery to pass. Please do not park along the sides of county roads, in forest or farm gates or house entrances.
If you can please walk or cycle.
See Sport Ireland Guidance: Stay Local, Stay Apart & Stay Safe in the Outdoors.
#outdoorsforeveryone #inthistogether
[posted 12.06.20]
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Notice of maintenance and upgrade works in Ballyedmonduff on the DMW and Blazing Saddles section of MTB Trail
In preparation for the 1st of the Dublin Mountains Makeover forest operations, a continuous cover forestry event in Ballyedmonduff, forest road maintenance works are currently taking place. The forest road is part of the Dublin Mountains Way and the Blazing Saddles MTB Trail. Please abide by the safety signage and traffic management measures which are in place. Works will continue on weekdays until June 19th.
For more information on the Coillte Nature Dublin Mountains Makeover check out the Coillte website.
[posted 11.06.20]
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Stay Local - Stay Safe - Protect Each Other.
Phase 2 of the Government's Road Map for Opening Society and Business started on June 8th. The advice is: Stay Local - Stay Safe - Protect Each Other.
Recreation sites across the Dublin Mountains are open to people who live within 20km or Co. Dublin for exercise. Social distancing must be observed.
Car-parks in all of the Dublin Mountains recreation sites except Glenasmole/Bohernabreena are open. The busiest times for the car-parks are on Saturdays and Sundays especially in the afternoons. If you can walk or cycle to a recreation site please do.
Sport Ireland have issued guidelines for exercising in the outdoors in Phase 2 between June 8th and 29th, Stay Local, Stay Apart & Stay Safe in the Outdoors.
COVID-19 HSE Stay Safe Outside Poster - Phase 1, May 18th 2020
COVID-19 HSE - Stay Local. Stay Safe. Protect Each Other. - Phase 2
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Coillte Nature - Dublin Mountains Makeover
The Dublin Mountains are getting a makeover. Coillte Nature is set to begin on the #DublinMountainsMakeover, the forest transformation project that will be the largest of its kind ever carried out in Ireland. The makeover will see nine Coillte forests; Barnaslingan, Carrickgollogan, Ballyedmonduff, Ticknock, Kilmashogue, Tibradden, Cruagh, Massy's Estate and Hellfire Club, transition away from commercial use to create more beautiful and biodiverse forests for the future. Watch our video to find out what's in store. For more details check out the Coillte website.
#SomeWorkDone #LoveNature
[posted 25.05.20]
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Stay Home - Stay Safe - Protect Each Other
Phase 1 of the Government's Road Map for Opening Society and Business starts today May 18th. The advice is: Stay Home - Stay Safe - Protect Each Other.
Recreation sites across the Dublin Mountains are open to people who live within 5km for exercise. To check which recreation sites are within a 5km radius of your home see: https://2kmfromhome.com/5km/
From May 18th car-parks in all of the Dublin Mountains recreation sites except Glenasmole/Bohernabreena are open to people who live within 5km. If you can walk or cycle to a recreation site within 5km from your home please do.
COVID-19 HSE Stay Safe Outside Poster - Phase 1, May 18th 2020
[posted 18.05.20]
Tick Season & Lymes Disease Awareness
Lyme disease is a condition spread by ticks. The HSE has provided advice in the links below to increase awareness of Lyme Disease and how to protect yourself when visiting the outdoors.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/l/lyme-disease/preventing-lyme-disease.html
[posted on 20.05.20]
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HSE 'Guidelines for Use of Open Public Spaces'
Dog walkers please take note of the requirement in the HSE 'Guidelines for Use of Open Public Spaces' to keep dogs on leads. There are new born lambs, calves and ground nesting birds within some people's 2km radius of home.
[posted 28.03.20]
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Access to Coillte Forests in the Dublin Mountains
Coillte's forests are only open to local pedestrians from today. Car parks at all Coillte sites are closed to the public. This is in order to facilitate citizens living within 2km of Coillte forests provided all adhere to strict 2m #socialdistancing measures.
[posted 28.03.20]
Bohernabreena Reservoir (Glenasmole) is closed to the public
Until further notice there is no public access to Bohernabreena Reservoir.
#stayathome #flattenthecurve
[posted 28.03.20]
Bohernabreena/Glenasmole car-park is closed
The car-park at Bohernabreena Reservoirs (aka Glenasmole) is closed until further notice.
Pedestrian access to the walking trails remains open.
Please practice physical distancing per HSE guidance poster.
[posted 25th March 2020]
Advance notice of harvesting in Lugg Forest
Harvesting operations will be commencing in Lugg forest property on 25.03.2020 and is estimated to take approximately 3 weeks.
Machinery will be moving on site.
Please adhere to safety signage that is in place for your safety.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Link to Coillte's 2020 Planned Harvest Map 1 with Lugg harvest operation high-lighted.
[posted 24.03.20]
COVID-19
Social Distancing in Ticknock
Ticknock Car-Parks Open Again
The snow and ice have thawed in Ticknock, the upper car-park is open again.
[posted 13.02.20]
Met Eireann Status Yellow Snow/Ice Warning
Snow/Ice warning remains in place until Thursday at 10:00.
The upper car-park in Ticknock remains closed this afternoon and will remain closed until further notice. The lower car-park at biking.ie is open with a limited number of places.
[posted 12.02.20]
Ticknock upper car-park 12th February 2020
Ticknock upper car-park is closed this morning due to snow and ice.
There is access to the lower car-park at biking.ie but spaces are limited.
[posted 12.02.20]
Ticknock Car-Park 11th February 2020
Due to snow and ice Ticknock car-park is not accessible this morning.
[posted 11.02.20]
Coillte 2020 Harvest Plans
Coillte have a number of harvesting operations planned in their Dublin forests during 2020, some of these works will mark the start of the Coillte Nature Dublin Mountains Conversion Project (more information to follow here in the coming months). The maps linked below show the forest locations and the types of harvesting operations that are planned in 2020 in Coillte’s Dublin forests.
Map 1: DMP West - Coillte Planned 2020 Harvesting Locations by Harvest Type
Map 2: DMP East - Coillte Planned 2020 Harvesting Locations by Harvest Type
Explanation of Harvest_Types per map legends
Thin: this is an important part of forest management, its purpose is to improve the quality of the remaining trees by freeing up resources; light, space, food, and water. Thinning involves the removal of selected trees, between 20-30% of the trees. Thinning operations are planned every 4-7 years from the time the trees reach their age of 1st thinning which is dependent on the tree species and how fast the trees are growing. In a thinning operation the trees are cut (processed) and moved (forwarded) using processor and forwarder harvesting machinery.
CCF: Continuous Cover Forestry is a forest management approach whereby the forest canopy is maintained at one or more levels without Clearfelling. Regeneration of the forest happens naturally or may need to be supplemented through under-planting.
CF: Clearfelling is the felling and removal of all or nearly all commercial trees from a specific area in one operation, replanting takes place within two years.
Advance notice will be given of the start dates of each of the harvesting operations, for safety reasons there may be some temporary closures or diversions of recreation trails. For further information contact dublinharvesting@coillte.ie or watch out for future updates on this page and the DMP Facebook page.
[posted on 19.12.19]
Bus Connects - public transport access to the Dublin Mountains
The Bus Connections consultation is an opportunity to look for an improved bus service to the Dublin Mountains. If you would like to get to Ticknock, Tibradden, Hell Fire Club, Massy's Estate, Cruagh, Kilmashogue, Slievethoul or Lugg via public transport let Bus Connects know. If you would use a weekend bus service to Glencullen tell Bus Connects. If you run a business in the Dublin Mountains which would benefit from a bus service let Bus Connects know. If you would like the... choice of accessing the wonderful Dublin Mountains without a car tell Bus Connects. Deadline for submissions is next Tuesday December 10th.
Storm Atiyah and Coillte Lands
Coillte urges all users of forest lands including its staff, contractors and members of the public, to exercise extreme caution if entering forest lands this weekend as storm Atiyah is predicted to approach.
[Posted 07.12.19
Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance works
Over the next few weeks Joe and Pa from Coillte will be working on manual water control on the mountain bike trails. The mountain bike trails will remain open but please watch out for their warning signs and be prepared to stop and dismount.
[posted 26.11.19]
Mountain Meitheal Dublin Wicklow
Thanks so much to all of the volunteers from Mountain Meitheal Dublin Wicklow for their great work on the new trail in Tibradden! Enjoy your well earned break, see you in Spring 2020. Note the trail is still a work in progress.
For information on Mountain Meitheal Dublin Wicklow check out their website and Facebook page.
[posted 22.11.19]
Ticknock Mountain Bike Track
Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail sections 'Blazin Saddles' and 'Afterburner' will remain closed until 13:00 on Friday 22nd November to complete maintenance works, it will be worth the wait.
[posted 22.11.19]
Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance - 19th to 21st November
Blazin Saddles and Afterburner Mountain Bike Trail Sections will be closed from 19th to 21st November for essential maintenance works.
Please abide by safety signage.
[posted 18.11.19]
Barnaslingan Maintenance Works on 14 & 15 November 2019
Maintenance works will be taking place in Barnaslingan's car-park, Pine Loop Trail and Wheelo on 14 & 15 November. Please abide by safety signage.
https://www.dublinmountains.ie/index.php?id=133
[posted 13.11.19]
Car-Park Opening Times
Car-park opening and closing times are now on the winter time schedule of 08:00 to 17:00 for Hellfire Club, Cruagh, Tibradden and Barnaslingan.
[posted 8th November 2019]
Coillte Nature and the Dublin Mountains Conversion Project
Society of Irish Foresters - Cumann Foraoiseóirí na hÉireann
Annual Seán Mac Bride Forestry Lecture:
‘Coillte Nature and the Dublin Mountains Conversion’
by Dr. Ciarán Fallon, Director, Coillte Nature
Venue: Theatre G-24, Agriculture Building, UCD
Date & Time: Thursday, 3 October 2019 at 6.00pm
Admission is free - All are welcome
Please see the notice for further details.
Ticknock Car-Park
Maintenance works will take place between Thursday 5th and Friday 13th of September in Ticknock car-park.
Please abide by safety signage.
[posted 05.09.19]
Tibradden Cairn Protection Measures
Over time human footfall around the National Monument at Tibradden has caused widening, eroded trails to develop at approaches to the prehistoric cairn. To protect the monument, and allow frauchen and heather plants to recolonise the eroded paths, fencing has been erected with text directing people to stay on the boardwalk to access the cairn. Interpretive signage about Tibradden cairn and the protection measures have been erected at approaches to the monument, see links to signage below:
Tibradden Cairn Interpretative Sign
Tibradden Cairn Protection Measures Sign
[posted 30.08.19]
Ironman 70.3 Dun Laoghaire, Sunday 25th August
Ironman 70.3 Dun Laoghaire is taking place on Sunday 25th August. If you are planning a trip to the Dublin Mountains on Sunday please take note of the road closures on the map linked here.
Cruagh and Tibradden forests will not be accessible on Sunday morning and early afternoon.
For more information check the DLR County Council website.
Best of luck to all of the competitors!
[posted 22.08.19]
Carrickgollogan Car-Park
Carrickgollogan Car-Park will be closed for works from 21st August for one week.
Alternative parking is available in Barnaslingan car-park 350m away.
[posted on 21st August 2019]
Notice of Trail Upgrade works in Carrickgollogan 18 to 23 August
Notice of trail upgrade works on the Dublin Mountains Way in Carrickgollogan.
From Monday 18th until Friday 23rd August there will be temporary detours of the Dublin Mountains Way and rolling closures of other routes for essential trail upgrade works. Please abide by safety notices.
[posted 18.08.19]
Carrickcgollogan car-park maintenance works
Carrickgollogan car-park will be closed for maintenance works between Wednesday 13th and Friday 16th August. Alternative parking is available at Barnaslingan car-park, 350m away.
[posted 13.08.19]
Advance Notice of Works and Filming on the Dublin Mountains Way (DMW) from Monday July 29th
Tibradden - replacement of boardwalk beside cairn: from 29th July for at least two weeks works will be taking place on the boardwalk beside the cairn at Tibradden. The DMW will remain open, please abide by safety signage, delays can be expected.
Bohernabreena - filming along eastern side of upper reservoir from 29th July until 2nd August, some temporary delays can be expected.
[published on 26.07.19]
Dublin Mountains Partnership Annual Review 2018
The Annual Review of the Dublin Mountains Partnership for 2018 is available to download via this link.
[posted on 19.07.19]
Dublin Mountains Forests Conversion Plan Consultation
Coillte announced today that Coillte Nature has opened consultation on the Dublin Mountains Forests Conversion Plan and Seeks Views, see link for further details.
[posted on 08.07.19]
Coillte Nature
Coillte announced yesterday the establishment of a non-profit entity, Coillte Nature, with specific focus on the environment and non-commercial forests. The Dublin mountains conversion project, within Coillte Nature, will be an excellent example of the kind of collaboration and innovation which Coillte can deliver for the benefit of the environment and our citizens.
[posted 21.06.19]
Permanent Orienteering Courses
Please bear with us as we work to upgrade the permanent orienteering courses in Ticknock, Massy's Estate, Carrickgollogan and Barnaslingan.
New courses have been set in Ticknock, an on-line map will be available later this week. Work installing new posts and a new course is taking place in Massy's Estate today and tomorrow.
The Orienteering Clubs linked to the forests have received new up to date orienteering maps.
Thanks to Coillte for the funding.
[posted on 22.05.19]
High Forest Fire Risk period in effect until Friday 17th May
https://static.rasset.ie/documents/…/2019/05/forest-fire.pdf
https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/forestservice/firemanagement/
@agriculture_ie
Glencullen Thinning Operation
Harvesting works are taking place in Glencullen Forest from the 1/4/2019 till the 20/05/2019. This is a forest thinning where 20-30% of trees will be removed to help improve the quality of remaining trees. Thinning is an important part of forest management, its purpose to improve the quality of the remaining tress by freeing up resources: light, space, nutrients and water.
The Wicklow Way will remain open during operations.
Please exercise extreme care, adhere to signage and keep back from all machinery and timber lorries while on walking routes and forest roads.
Coillte Thank you for your co-operation.
[posted 04.04.19]
National Tree Week Event 2019 Barnaslingan
Sean Quealy from Coillte led a really interesting walk around Barnaslingan Forest's 'Scalp Lookout Trail' yesterday for National Tree Week. It was a beautifully slow paced walk that encouraged everyone to observe the diversity within the forest, including flowering hardwoods and conifers, woodland flowers; Wood Sorrell and Wood Anenomes. We saw evidence of squirrel, holes in trees possibly made by Woodpeckers, we also heard, then saw circling buzzards. Thank you Sean!
[posted on 04.04.19]
Ticknock - Thinning Operation starting on Thursday 28th March
Harvesting works will take start in Ticknock on 28.03.19 rather than 01.04.19 as originally notified. The harvesting operation will take place on weekdays only between 28.03.19 and 18.04.19. This is a forest thinning where 20-30% of trees will be removed to help improve the quality of remaining trees.
During the harvesting operation there will be temporary closures of the section of Ticknock Mountain Bike high-lighted in pink on the map below.
Timber haulage will commence on 29.04.19 after the Easter holidays for 3 weeks along forest roads, in through Ticknock and out through Kilmashogue. The haulage route includes sections of the Wicklow Way, the Fairy Castle Loop and the Mountain Access Loop.
Please exercise extreme care, obey signage and keep back from machines and timber lorries while on walking and cycling routes and forest roads. Coillte thank you for your co-operation.
For further information please contact dublinharvesting@coillte.ie
Bohernabreena Reservoir (Glenasmole) closed on Saturday 23rd March until 14:00.
Advance Warning of closure of Bohernabreena Reservoir (Glenasmole) on Saturday 23rd March until 14:00.
To facilitate Gaelforce Dublin Bohernabreena Reservoir (Glenasmole) will be closed until 14:00 on 23.03.19.
Please take this into account when planning your Saturday walks and hikes in particular anyone planning to do the Dublin Mountains Way.
Best of luck to all of the competitors.
https://www.facebook.com/events/261972027745521/...
https://www.dublinmountains.ie/…/dmwmap3_tallaght_hellfirec…
https://www.dublinmountains.ie/…/…/dmw_glenasmole_100112.pdf
Tibradden Woods (Pine Forest) - Thinning Operation
Harvesting works are taking place in Tibradden Woods from the 6/3/2019 till the 03/05/2019. This is a forest thinning where 20-30% of trees will be removed to help improve the quality of remaining trees.
ZIPIT, the Dublin Mountains Way and the Tibradden Mountain Trail will remain open during operations.
Please adhere to safety signage.
Coillte thank you for your co-operation.
[posted 06.03.2019]
The International Mountain Biking Proposition
The International Mountain Biking Proposition for Rural Ireland was announced yesterday, as one of the successful bids under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund by Michael Ring, T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister Heather Humphreys, T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation at an event in Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan.
The €13.6 million funding package proposes the delivery of an international mountain biking (MTB) proposition comprising of four national trail centres across seven counties and over 300kms of trails at these centres. The centres will be located in Ballyhoura (Limerick/Cork), Coolaney (Sligo), Slieve Blooms (Offaly/ Laois) and Ticknock & Ballinastoe (Dublin/Wicklow).
See Coillte's
[posted on 15.02.19]
"Both Ends of the Lead" Survey
If you are a dog walker, Lesley Townsend from Dublin who is completing a masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh would like your help through the filling out of a short survey on your dog walking practices.
https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/bothendsofthelead
The results of the research will be shared once published. The study has received ethical approval from the University of Edinburgh Human Ethical Review committee.
[posted on 15.02.19]
County Wicklow Recreation Strategy 2019 to 2024 Consultation Meetings
If you cycle, walk, swim, run, canoe, hunt, fish or take part in other outdoor recreation activities or provide services for those that do in County Wicklow you might be interested in attending a County Wicklow Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2019 to 2024 Consultation Meeting.
[posted on 15.02.19]
Dogs and Livestock
Dog owners and dog walkers are reminded that they must keep their dogs under effective control at all times. Nationally and internationally there have been many reports of attacks on sheep and other livestock by dogs and warnings to dog owners on their dog control responsibilities, see links below. The chasing and attack of sheep by dogs can cause serious harm; sheep may be killed, sheep may suffer serious tear and bite blood injuries resulting in them having to be put down, sheep may be driven into drainage ditches and drown, ewes may abort lambs, livestock may become permanently traumatised. This is a serious animal welfare issue which also negatively impacts on farmers livelihoods and their peace of mind.
Keep your dog on a lead if it does not obey your commands.
Keep your dog on a lead if you don’t know what it will do if it sees livestock.
Keep your dog on a lead when walking beside farmland in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountains.
Keep your dog on a lead when walking on the open hill in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountains.
Please always keep your dogs under effective control and abide by ‘Dogs on Leads’ signage.
Leave no Trace Ireland have produced an excellent leaflet:
‘How to Enjoy the Outdoors Responsibly with your Dog’.
Morning Ireland, February 5th, 2019:
Call for More Awareness Over Dog Attacks on Sheep
Ear to the Ground, February 5th, 2019:
Agriland, February 5th, 2019:
Graphic images: Sheep killed and injured in recurring dog attacks
Irish Farmers Association, January 28th, 2019:
IFA ISSUES STARK WARNING TO DOG OWNERS OVER SAVAGE SHEEP ATTACKS.
ISPCA, January 22nd, 2019:
ISPCA Warn dog owners to keep their pets under effective control around sheep and other livestock
BBC News January 8th, 2019:
Dog owners warned 'no excuse' for sheep worrying
[posted on 07.02.19]
Coillte Thinning Operations 2019
Coillte have a number of thinning operations planned in their Dublin forests during 2019, see Link to a pdf of the map showing the forest locations involved. Thinning is an important part of forest management, its purpose is to improve the quality of the remaining trees by freeing up resources; light, space, food, and water. Thinning involves the removal of selected trees, between 20-30% of the trees. Thinning operations are planned every 4-7 years from the time the trees reach their age of 1st thinning which is dependent on the tree species and how fast the trees are growing. In a thinning operation the trees are cut (processed) and moved (forwarded) using processor and forwarder harvesting machinery. Advance notice will be given of the start dates of each of the thinning operations, for safety reasons there may be some temporary closures or diversions of recreation trails. For further information contact dublinharvesting@coillte.ie or watch out for future updates on this page and the Facebook page.
[posted on 04.02.19]
Please clean up after your dog
Please clean up after your dog and take your filled dog poo bags home with you for safe disposal!
Leave No Trace Ireland has produced an excellent leaflet and poster ‘ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS RESPONSIBLY WITH YOUR DOG’ which is a great resource for dog owners and dog walkers.
On Saturday January 5th from 11:00 DMP Volunteer Rangers Denis and Michael will be out and about in Cruagh and Tibradden forests with their dogs, do stop them for a chat about dogs, Leave No Trace Principles and the Dublin Mountains.
[posted on 04.01.19]
DMP Strategic Review Consultation Opportunity
Louise Browne Associates has been commissioned by the Dublin Mountains Partnership to review its strategy and develop a new strategic plan for the next five years. The Dublin Mountains Partnership, which was set up in 2008, comprises Coillte, Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, South Dublin County Council, National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Dublin Mountains Initiative - an umbrella group representing the recreation users of the Dublin Mountains - and, more recently, Fáilte Ireland. The aim of the Partnership is to take an integrated and sustainable approach to improving the recreational experience of users of the Dublin Mountains whilst taking the needs of those who work and live in this area of significant scenic and high conservation value into account.
As Louise Browne Associates are very keen to get views on how the Dublin Mountains are used, enjoyed and managed, anyone with an interest in recreation in the Dublin Mountains is invited to attend a workshop which will be facilitated by Louise Browne. The workshop will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 8th January 2019 in the Larch Hill Scout Centre. The workshop has been arranged by Mountaineering Ireland and the Dublin Mountains Initiative.
If you'd like to be involved, please confirm your attendance to louise@louisebrowneassociates.com or call her on 0044 7411081000.
We look forward to seeing you there.
www.larchhill.org/…/new-larch-hill-house-and-confer…/
[posted on 04.01.19]
DMP Volunteer Rangers
Through the course of 2018 the Dublin Mountains Partnership Volunteer Rangers led free guided hikes that included photography walks, family friendly walks, dog friendly walks, the DLR Summer of Heritage Walks in Barnaslingan and Carrickgollogan, short hikes, medium hikes, long hikes and on September 9th the full 42.6km of the Dublin Mountains Way. The DMP Volunteer Rangers also supported the wonderful Rock to the Top hikes and the Woodlands for Health programme walks. Not to forget the Easter Egg Hunt, the litter picks, the map reading, introduction to hill walking and orienteering courses and the Meet and Greet days. All in all the DMP Volunteer Rangers volunteered more than 1,600 hours of their time to the Dublin Mountains, thank you Denis, Gary, Jesús, John, John, Ken, Lori, Michael, Paul, Rich, Sam, Sheenagh, Tom, Tom and Tricia!
[posted on 31.12.18]
Eastern Dublin Mountains Events
Last weekend the DMP hosted two DMP Volunteer Ranger led events in the east of the Dublin Mountains. On Saturday Paul led a group of 15 on a hike from Shankill to the Scalp in Barnaslingan Forest via Carrickgollogan Forest, Paul was supported by Denis who stepped into the breach at the last minute, thanks Denis. On Sunday Denis was back in Carrickgollogan, this time with Tom, sharing his knowledge and love of orienteering and discovering that Carrickgollogan summit is a great place to explain terrain and vegetation map features. Both of these events will be run again in the coming months, details will be posted on https://www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/
[posted on 04.12.18]
Guided Walk to Glencree old army barracks and the German War Cemetery
On 10th November 2018, the day before the centenary of WW1 Armistice Day, the Dublin Mountains Partnership conducted a guided walk from Tibradden Wood, across Cruagh, Glendoo and Bog Mountains to Glencree. Among the places visited was the German War Cemetery, where a wreath was laid on behalf of the Partnership for all those who died, military and civilian, in World Wars 1 & 2. A further wreath was laid by one of the walkers at the grave of a WW1 airman whose body was washed up on a beach in Co Wexford by the grandfather of the walker. The walk also involved talks about the Cemetery, The Military Road, Glencree and other army barracks build along the road, the Capt Noel Lemass Monument and other items of interest. Learn more about the walk here.
[posted on 16th November 2018]
Lyme Disease Awareness
Lyme disease is a condition spread by ticks. The HSE has provided advice in the links below to increase awareness of Lyme Disease and how to protect yourself when visiting the outdoors.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/l/lyme-disease/preventing-lyme-disease.html
[posted on March 2018]
The Health Benefits of Hiking and Walking
This week Mountaineering Ireland and Dun Laoghaire Sports Partnership shared very interesting articles on the health benefits of walking and hiking on their Facebook pages.
Doctors Tell Us How Hiking Can Change Our Brains shared by Mountaineering Ireland.
Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health shared by Dun Laoghaire Sports Partnership.
Photo taken by DMP Volunteer Ranger John Connell.
[posted on 11th November, 2018]
- Recreation
- Archaeology
Recreation Sites in the Dublin Mountains
- 5. Kilmashogue
- 6. Ticknock
- 7. Carrickgollogan
- 8. Barnaslingan
Archaeology Sites in the Dublin Mountains
- 1. Slievethoul
- 2. Lugg Woods
- 3. Seahan
- 4. Hell Fire Club
- 5. Massy's Wood
- 6. Tibradden
- 7. Kilmashogue
- 8. Ticknock
- 9. Ballyedmonduff
- 10. Rathmichael Wood
