Roscrea hiking club visits the Slieve Blooms

Photo shows the Roscrea Trail Blazers at the viewing platform at the Ridge of Capard in the Slieve Blooms on an earlier visit to the mountains | Local Library

placeholder image — Photo shows the Roscrea Trail Blazers at the viewing platform at the Ridge of Capard in the Slieve Blooms on an earlier visit to the mountains | Local Library

Roscrea Trailblazers visited the Slieve Blooms and welcome new members

The great spell of good weather continued this week and has given Roscrea Trail Blazers the opportunity to enjoy the longer evenings and hike in their Summer gear.

Last Friday night they hiked a route they don't normally walk, the Mill Loop in the Slieve Blooms.

A fantastic 8.5 km walk that took them up by Glenbarrow Waterfall, past the Metal Man and returning to the Glenbarrow Carpark. Well done to everyone that made the effort.

This Friday night July 10th their walk has yet to be decided and will be shared later in the week via WhatsApp.

They would encourage anyone thinking of taking up hiking for better health or as a way to destress to please make contact with the number below.

To join the group and to see what the club has to offer please follow the contact details below.

If you would like to join them on any of their night walks or weekends away, you can contact Cathal on (086) 3399 193 and receive updates through WhatsApp. You will be made feel very welcome.