Hike – Brackenstown Scouts – Raven Troop https://brackenstownscouts.com Tue, 16 May 2023 17:19:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://brackenstownscouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-download-1-32x32.png Hike – Brackenstown Scouts – Raven Troop https://brackenstownscouts.com 32 32 214764114 Larch Hill – 12th – 14th May Photos https://brackenstownscouts.com/2023/05/16/larch-hill-12th-14th-may-photos/ https://brackenstownscouts.com/2023/05/16/larch-hill-12th-14th-may-photos/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 17:13:33 +0000 https://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=11652 🌲🔥 What an incredible weekend at Larch Hill! Our Scouts had on an unforgettable camping adventure filled with laughter, song, and captivating stories by the campfire. 🏕️✨
On Saturday we hiked in the Dublin Mountains up to the top of Fairy Castle and we took in some breathtaking views along the way. Let the memories made around the campfire and in the mountains serve as a testament to the incredible spirit of our Scouts. 📸🔥🌈

]]> https://brackenstownscouts.com/2023/05/16/larch-hill-12th-14th-may-photos/feed/ 0 11652 Maulin Hike – Photos https://brackenstownscouts.com/2021/12/05/maulin-hike-photos/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:29:14 +0000 https://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=10462 Fantastic day on the hills yesterday. All of the Scouts were brilliant, positive attitudes making for a great buzz and thoroughly enjoyable day out. Well done all!

]]> 10462 Cooley Mountains Hike https://brackenstownscouts.com/2021/10/10/cooley-mountains-hike/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:42:41 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/2021/10/10/cooley-mountains-hike/
]]> 10293 Ireland’s Eye Trip – Photos https://brackenstownscouts.com/2017/04/10/irelands-eye-trip-photos/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:14:01 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=8356 We had a fantastic day on Ireland’s Eye. We caught the boat across from Howth harbour and explored the island in the blazing sun!

 

]]> 8356 Scarr Hike Photos https://brackenstownscouts.com/2017/01/29/scarr-hike-photos/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:40:31 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=8244

]]> 8244 Hike Details – Saturday 27th February https://brackenstownscouts.com/2016/02/26/hike-details-saturday-27th-february/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:11:26 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=7265 Hi all,

As discussed at last night’s meeting, we will be meeting at the Den at 9:45 am on Saturday morning. We will be heading up to Carlingford and climbing Louth’s highest mountain Slieve Foye (588 metres).

The weather forecast is no rain, but chilly so make sure to have plenty of layers, hats and gloves. You can view the forecast here

We should be back at 4:30pm (approx)

See you all Saturday!!

Gear List

  • Neckerchief
  • Packed Lunch
  • Hatcartoon-hiking-boy
  • Gloves
  • Thick jumper
  • Day bag (backpack)
  • Hiking boots
  • Thick socks
  • Rain gear – Rain Jacket and Rain Trousers
  • Torch
  • Emergency rations (sweets)
  • Survival bag (bivi bag)
  • Whistle
  • Platypus/Water Bottle

Skills Videos

We will be practising some mountain skills, here’s a couple of videos to remind you :

]]> 7265 Raven’s Rock Hike – Photos https://brackenstownscouts.com/2015/02/15/ravens-rock-hike-photos/ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:16:59 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=6437

]]> 6437 Hike – Sunday 15th Feb https://brackenstownscouts.com/2015/02/13/hike-sunday-15th-feb/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:22:30 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=6433 Scouts Hiking

Hi all,

As discussed at last night’s meeting, we will be meeting at the Den at 10:30 am on Sunday morning.

The weather forecast is no rain, but chilly so make sure to have plenty of layers, hats and gloves. You can view the forecast here

We should be back at 5pm (approx)

See you all Sunday!!

Here is the gear list for the hike:

  • Neckerchief
  • Packed Lunch
  • Hatcartoon-hiking-boy
  • Gloves
  • Thick jumper
  • Day bag (backpack)
  • Hiking boots
  • Thick socks
  • Rain gear – Rain Jacket and Rain Trousers
  • Torch
  • Emergency rations (sweets)
  • Survival bag (bivi bag)
  • Whistle
  • Platypus/Water Bottle
]]> 6433 Lough Dan – Camping Weekend – 23rd-25th May https://brackenstownscouts.com/2014/05/15/lough-dan-camping-weekend-23rd-25th-may/ Thu, 15 May 2014 13:59:30 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=5691 Hi All,

A reminder that we will be heading to Lough Dan next weekend (Fri 23rd- Sat 25th May). We’ll be hiking up Scarr Mountain and camping beside the lake in Lough Dan. The cost is €10 per Scout. We hope you all can make it!

See you all at the meeting later this evening!

Gear List for the Camping Weekend:

  • Ground mat
  • Sleeping bag
  • Full rain gear
  • Full change of clothes
  • Hiking Boots
  • Wash gear
  • Towel
  • Eating utensils – plate, cup, knife, fork and spoon
  • Hat and gloves
  • Spare warm jumper/fleece
  • Torch
  • A few black bags. To be used to keep things dry

If you have them:

  • Compass
  • Penknife
  • Bivy bag
  • First Aid Kit
]]> 5691 Larch Hill Photos – November 2013 https://brackenstownscouts.com/2013/11/25/larch-hill-photos-november-2013/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:20:38 +0000 http://brackenstownscouts.com/?p=5365

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