Saturday, November 12, 2011

Moon Walk Challenge

Date: 12/11/2011
Area: Wicklow, Ireland
Maps Used: OSI Sheet 56
Weather: Cold, clear skies (full moon), no winds.

The Moon Walk (or Moon Light) Challenge is a 26km full moon hike along the Wicklow Way (at least partially) in aid of Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue team. The monies raised went towards the building of the team's new base near Laragh (see more details at http://www.wmr.ie/moonlightchallenge).

We started at 18:00 from Crone Wood car park at O192142 and followed the Wicklow way southward until the new Glen of Imaal base in Laragh. A great walk with a full moon to look after us all.

Duration: 5:40 hours
Distance: 26km
Total Ascent: 410m