Day: Saturday, October 1st to Sunday, October 2nd

Hike level: Hard

Hike length: 21.3 Km

• Day 1: 11 Km
• Day 2: 10.3 Km

Hike duration: 2 days

Hike ascent: 989 m

Avg pace: 5.0 km/h

Hike leader: José Monreal

Caherconree the name derives from Cú Roí Mac Dáire, the legendary king of Munster who features in many Irish folklore tales, including those concerning Cú Chulainn and Bláthnat. Legend says that Cú Roí Mac Dáire was a druid-king who plotted with Cú Chulainn of Ulster to raid the Isle of Man and seize the beautiful Bláthnaid, daughter of its king. The plan was accomplished, and Cú Roí wed the girl, but she only had eyes for Cú Chulainn. She smuggled him into the fort when Cú Roí and his men were away hunting, signalling to him by pouring milk down the Fionnglas stream, which drops down on the southwest towards Bóthar na gCloch. He slaughtered the hunting party as they returned and made off with Bláthnaid to Glanteenassig, where Cú Chulainn's House is the name still given to a large pile of stones, rumoured to be a collapsed fort overlooking Annascaul Lake. This fort can be seen at Q 727 059. -- Irish Peaks A Celebration of Ireland's Highest Mountains, Mountaineering Ireland, 2020

Public Transport Options

TRAIN

Train to Tralee roundtrip from Heuston at 07:00 on Saturday, October 1st (Arrives at 10:58)

Train to Heuston from Tralee at 13:50 on Sunday, October 2nd (Arrives at 17:42)

Adult Price: €58.98 - 67.98 (https://www.irishrail.ie)

Student Price: €31.98 (https://www.irishrail.ie)

BUS

Bus to Tralee roundtrip from Burgh Quay at 07:15 on Saturday, October 1st (Arrives at 11:40)

Bus to Dublin City from Tralee at 13:30 on Sunday, October 2nd (Arrives at 18:00)

Adult Price: €45 (https://ticketbooking.dublincoach.ie/BookTicket/TicketSelection)

Student Price: €22.50 (https://ticketbooking.dublincoach.ie/BookTicket/TicketSelection)

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