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Hiking Beginner

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  • 21-07-2015 10:32pm
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    jimmytootimes
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi

    I'm looking to get into hiking for a number of reasons. Firstly I've no hobby whatsoever. I love the outdoors and scenery and I'd like a hobby that keeps me active! I'd really like some advice on where to start.
    I'm a 25 year old male looking based in Wicklow and I'm looking for tips on trails, trail lengths, equipment and all other general ideas.

    Thanks ðŸ˜႒


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    dogmatix
    Registered Users Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭dogmatix


    This is a good start for trail ideas - http://www.walkingroutes.ie. Coillte website is a good start too. There is an active thread in this forum on what equipment to wear, also.


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    _Brian
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    Maybe join a hiking club.


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    knucklehead6
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    there are a number of meetup groups that are active in the wicklow area as well, have a look at them.


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    markc2951
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭markc2951


    knucklehead6 wrote:
    there are a number of meetup groups that are active in the wicklow area as well, have a look at them.


    Any links to these or names,websites etc


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    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,782 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    markc2951 wrote: »
    Any links to these or names,websites etc


    Let me check with the mods here that it's ok to link to other social sites first, then i'll post a couple up.


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    duckysauce
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    markc2951 wrote: »
    Any links to these or names,websites etc

    just go to meet up groups and search hiking


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    acorn
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭acorn


    You'll find information on clubs and their contact details on the Mountaineering Ireland website http://www.mountaineering.ie/localclub/


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    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,782 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    markc2951 wrote: »
    Any links to these or names,websites etc


    The mods have ok'd this, that's why I was waiting.

    I mostly go out hiking with this group. There are a lot of others as well. I've also hiked with these lads and they're a nice bunch too.

    It really is about finding a group that you enjoy and are comfortable with.


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