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Climbing sugar loaf

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  • 10-06-2013 9:32pm
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    Man on Fire
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    I climbed bray sunday with my daughter in a sling she is 7 months old, just wonderin is it safe to climb with my daughter up the sugar loaf


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    UDP
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    It depends what you define as safe. I see people doing it often. There is a well established path but there are one or two places whereby there is a 2-3 foot step requiring very light scrambling which probably matters more coming down. Not a big fan of bring infants/toddlers up such things like these that dont have flat surface paths but thats your call. Could look at doing ticknock/three rock.


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    Mr.Fred
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    It would be all right to go up as far as the walking trail will take you but I'd be against climbing with a baby so young. A small stumble and you land on top of her and I'd dread to think what might happen and help will be a long time coming. The sugar loaf is a relatively easy climb but it does get a bit messy towards the top and a bit of scrambling will be required.

    As the poster above has said go to ticknock or the scalp in glendalough both well worn trails.


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    sorry yo hijack the thread. where does the trail start from.?
    my wife was asking at the weekend while in powers court and I didn't know.


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    Alun
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    The easiest way up is from the car park here http://goo.gl/maps/d9WtB but there are other possibilities from Kilmacanogue.


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    Mr.Fred
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    There's a few different start points but the main one for weekend visitors would be the car park just off the road to roundwood just up passed calary left at the old garage.

    http://goo.gl/maps/d9WtB

    If these work you'll see the turn point


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    Alun
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    I agree with the others, the last little bit before the top is a little scrambly, and especially if it's wet can get very slippery. I certainly wouldn't want to fall with a young baby in a sling in those circumstances.

    If you want equally nice views over the sea, the Little Sugarloaf is just as good, and much easier. Access is from here http://goo.gl/maps/WZlu1

    This is also a nice short walk with some good views over the coast http://www.dublinmountains.ie/index.php?id=134


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    BarryD
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    If you're aware of the consequences of a slip and are keeping it in mind, it's unlikely you'll come to much harm. Most slips/ falls happen when people are 'switched off'/ not concentrating. Being aware where to take extra care is your best defense.

    Carrying a young child, I'd be more concerned about weather and wind chill etc., particularly if they're in a rucksack type carrier. You can be pleasantly warm due to exertion but different matter for the child sitting there. You mention a 'sling', which should be better from this point of view, as it usually keeps the child in closer contact with your body, so more body heat and less exposure to elements. There are several varieties of 'sling', the simplest ones wouldn't be suitable for walking as the child can fall out of them if you bend forward etc. Other sling designs have leg and arm holes etc and double straps like a rucksack, much more secure for this use - not so handy around the house or shopping though.


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