The Comeragh Mountains Expedition

Comeragh Mountains Expedition

Learning Valuable Skills

€155/person

Hard- Difficult 2 Days Qualified Guide Equipment Provided Food Provided Parking

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Starting Time: 10:30am – Finishing: 1:30pm

Great weekend escape. Did the overnight hike in the Comeragh mountains with our excellent guide Dave. It is a perfect way to take a break from the day-to-day and reconnect with nature while getting exercise, learning lots about mountaineering and meeting new and fun people. All levels of experience and fitness were catered for. Strongly recommended!

Great hike and weekend in the Comeragh Mountains! Got to discover so many gems and Mark was an absolute star, sharing knowledge and taking care of everything! The whole group had a great time, I would recommend anyone do this

I did the Comeragh Expedition weekend with Mark on 14-15th May and it was a great experience. He was a super guide, great company and craic, and looked after us all so well. We were very lucky to have had a super team, who also made it a great friendly and fun experience. Wild Summits is a great way to learn how to navigate our wonderful mountain ranges and have fun at the same time. I would highly recommend Wild Summits, Mark and his team, if you want to get back to nature, have fun, learn something new and recharge the batteries.

Explore The Comeragh Mountains Like never Before

The Comeragh Expedition is an overnight hiking expedition that takes you through some of the most stunning locations in the Comeragh Mountains. Along the way you lean many new mountain skills such as map-reading, compass work, mountain hazard awareness, camp-craft, and more. Skill development is a major part of this of trip. All food and equipment is provided.

Equipment Provided

We provide tents, rucksacks, sleeping mats and cooking equipment. We ask participants to bring their own sleeping bags. We also provide dinner on day one and breakfast/lunch on day two!

Qualified Guides

Our Weekend Expedition guides are qualified Mountain Leader with years of experience guiding around the world.

Learn Valuable Skills

Over the two days we will hold multiple workshops looking at map-reading, compass work, natural navigation & more.

Meeting Point

We will start our journey off from the hidden lake at Crotty's rock. From here we will explore the Comeragh mountains taking in it's best views.

Secure parking is offered at our starting point.

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Itinerary

10:30am: Meeting Point

We meet at the starting point at Crotty’s Rock. After a quick introduction we will start getting our kit ready.

11:15am: Shuttle To Nire Valley

After a short walk through some woodland we will meet our bus which will shuttle us to our starting point. The drive takes us through the Comeragh Mountains with great views along the way.

12:00pm: Arrive at The Nire Valley

We arrive to our starting point. This is where the hiking begins. Over the next 5 hours you will travel through the fantastic landscape that is the Comeragh Mountains. Along the way we will look at some valuable mountain skills as well learn about the flora and fauna of the area.

6:00pm: Arrive At Camp

We will arrive at camp at 6pm. Now it is chill time and you will get to relax for the next hour.

7:00pm: Dinner is Served

Dinner is served!

8:00pm: Fire Making Workshop

The ceremonial lighting of the fire! But first you will learn of the different methods and tools that were used through time to create man greatest gift.

8:30pm: Chill Time

Here you have the choice to hang by the fire or else we can look at some more navigational skills. The first day can be tiring so most people end up getting an early bed time

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

What time does the hike start?

Comeragh Comeragh Mountains Expedition starts at 10:30am.

What time does it finish at?

The Comeragh Mountains Expedition ends at 03.30pm the next day.

How long does it take?

The Comeragh Mountains Expedition starts at 1030am on day one and finishes at roughly 3pm on day two.

Where do we meet?

The Comeragh Mountains Expedition meeting point is at Crotty’s Rock (this is subject to change, keep an eye on our communication channels).

How much experience should I have?

Comeragh Mountains Expedition is DIFFICULT, we recommend you have plenty of walking experience for this one.

What equipment should I bring?

You should bring a headtorch, rain jacket, waterproof trousers, thermals, warm socks, fleece, water bottle (1L) and snacks, nuts, etc.

We will provide you with tents, rucksacks, sleeping bags, mats, compasses, maps, cooking equipment and food.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, secure overnight parking is available at all of our locations.

Is there public transport?

You can check for public transport options through Transport for Ireland.

Is there accommodation nearby?

We privide tents, mats, and sleeping bags.

Should I bring food?

For the Comeraghs Mountains Expedition, we will provide dinner on Day one, and breakfast/lunch on Day two – otherwise you should pack your own snacks and a lunch for Day one (remember this is a long walk, so if you’re prone to getting hangry, make sure you pack enough snacks to keep yourself happy!)

Can I bring a hand torch instead of a headlamp?

A hand torch would suffice, but we recommend you bring a headlamp. Click here for an affordable option we recommend.

Can I bring my dog?

Unfortunately, due to health and safety concerns we can not allow your dog on any Wild Summit events.

Are your guides qualified?

Yes! All of our guides are qualified with QQI Level 8 Honours Degrees in relevant areas, and hold Mountain Leader certification and years of experience leading around the world.

How can I change my booking?

To see how to change your booking please go to https://wildsummits.ie/how-to-change-a-booking