Meeting location will vary between a variety of trails and hills across Kilkenny and surrounding areas. Please note transport will not be provided.

Reaching New Heights is a hillwalking course that Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership will be running in partnership with Mountaineering Ireland. This is for adult women living in Kilkenny. You must be at least 18+ years to partake. 

Day 1 Wood walk – 8th of August

Our first meeting location is in woods not far from The Rower, please use this link for details. https://maps.app.goo.gl/vUdZuLAZ2hzvgywC7

The session will start at 10am and finish at approximately 1pm.

Day 2 Brandon Hill – 15th of August

First long day

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BjQYcky83awZW2Ft8

Please note this is an approximate location for parking as its not on any map or google yet. Continue past the campsite uphill until you see a new clearing on the right side with fresh stone chips.The session will start at 10am please arrive approximately 10 minutes before the session starts. The session will finish at approximately 4pm.

Day 3 Mt Leinster – 22nd August 

Second long day Rosetown

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oy4316ghiNuXAmit6

The parking is on beyond this bend on a forest road.

Please wear comfortable clothing – leggings, tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer. Be ready for the rain, pack a rain jacket and rain trousers. If weather is good please ensure that you’re wearing sun protection. Wear good sturdy walking shoes or hillwalking boots with woolly or synthetic socks. Have a backpack with some water and snacks

The course will be delivered by a qualified hillwalking leader. The leader will guide you on a weekly walk and share key hillwalking information. 

If you would like more information please contact Ciara: 085-8782773 or email ciara@krsp.ie

Have a backpack with some water and snacks for the short day and sandwiches and snacks, coffee, or tea for the longer days. Don’t forget to bring any personal medicine, inhaler, epipen etc.

Please note:

• Water will not be provided for participants

• ALL participants MUST pre-register online. If you need support to register online contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie