Day: Saturday, August 27th to Sunday, August 28th

Hike level: Hard

Hike length: 38.5 Km

• Day 1: 25.5 Km
• Day 2: 13 Km

Hike duration: 2 days

Hike ascent: 890 m

Avg pace: 5.0 km/h

Hike leader: José Monreal

Purple Mountain is located about 10 kilometres southwest of Killarney, on the eastern side of MacGillycuddy's Reeks. The four summits in this area - Purple Mountain, Purple Mountain Northeast, Tomies Mountain and Shehy, are separated from the rest of the Reeks by the Gap of Dunloe. The ideal route across Tomies and Purple Mountain and back through the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney's Cottage is currently not recommended due to an ongoing access problem. Walkers are asked not to drive through the Gap of Dunloe or to park at the Head of the Gap due to the presence of jarveys, pedestrians and cyclists. -- Irish Peaks A Celebration of Ireland's Highest Mountains, Mountaineering Ireland, 2020

Public Transport Option

Train to Killarney roundtrip from Heuston at 07:00 on Saturday, August 27th

Train to Heuston from Killarney at 12:26 on Sunday, August 28th

Once you pay for your Hike ticket, DO NOT forget to purchase your train tickets.

Also, use your Telegram phone number to be added to the Group.

You will also need Hiking Boots/Shoes for this Hike. If you show up with trainers or any other type of footwear, you will not be able to join this Hike.

Checklist

• Backpacking gear
  • Backpack with rain cover
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Head torch
    
• Kitchen
  • Backpacking stove
  • Fuel
  • Cookset
  • Dishes/bowls
  • Eating utensils
  • Mug/cup
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Small quick-dry towel
• Food & water
  • 2L of water
    
  • Meals
  • Trail mix food
  • Extra daily supply of food
• Clothing & footwear
  • Moisture-wicking underwear
  • Moisture-wicking T-shirt / baselayer
  • Quick-drying pants/shorts
  • Long-sleeve shirt (protect from sun/bugs)
  • Lightweight fleece or jacket
  • Hiking boots/shoes waterproof
  • Socks (synthetic or wool)
  • Extra clothes (beyond minimum expectation)
  • Rainwear (jacket and pants)
  • Gloves
  • Hat/Beanie
  • Bandana/Buff
• Emergency & first aid
  • First-aid kit
  • Whistle
  • Lighter/matches
  • Two itineraries: 1 left with a friend or family member, 1 for yourself.
• Health & hygiene
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper and trowel
  • Menstrual products
  • Prescription medications
  • Prescription glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • SPF-rated Lip Balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Blister treatment supplies
• Personal items
  • Credit/Debit cards and/or Cash
  • ID
  • Cellphone
  • Battery/Power bank
• Tools & repair items
  • Knife or multi-tool
  • Repair kit (for sleeping pad and stoves)
  • Duct tape strips
• Extras (optional)
  • Day backpack (for walking away from the campsite)
  • Camera or action camera
  • Two-way radios
  • Compass
  • Map