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The world was young, the mountains green,
No stain yet on the Moon was seen,
No words were laid on stream or stone
When Durin woke and walked alone.
He named the nameless hills and dells;
He drank from yet untasted wells;
He stooped and looked in Mirrormere,
And saw a crown of stars appear,
As gems upon a silver thread,
Above the shadow of his head
(J.R.R. Tolkein)
A pleasant hike in the Garden County for a nice day. I have included a route in the map above which could take in 38 AWITG - Kanturk, Scarr West Top, Scarr cache, this cache, the 20 AWITG challenge, Magnetos Isolation, Glenmacnass View and LOTR #9 by coming back to the car park by road on approx 3K of road. The entire circuit is approx 10 K with 490m of total ascent. This would provide a really nice hike of about 3 hours with some stunning views.
From Mountain Views:
Scarr Mountain Wicklow County Scor A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Sceir or Scor [PNCW], 'sharp rock') Height: 641 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 56 for top Grid Ref: O13264 01842 Amend Latitude: 53.055521 Longitude: -6.311537 ITM: 713188 701875 Prominence: 231m Isolation: 3.4km Rating graphic. Formerly known as Knockree, according to Price. Scarr is the 210th highest summit in Ireland.
Do not start the trek without all the proper mountain rain gear, waterproof boots and the guidance material, compass, map, GPSr with mapping etc.
Please note that all parts of this cache are hiked at your own risk. The cache owner takes no responsibility of any sort for any reason including accidents or mishaps.
Please be aware that cars parked in areas close to walking trails are vulnerable and they can be vandalised or stolen. Unfortunately this is an ongoing problem which is extremely difficult to solve, so there is a risk involved. I have heard recently that many hiker groups are parking at the nearest population centres and getting taxis to and from the start points at very little expense.
Please observe the country code to the best of your ability. Local landowners often generously allow access to upland areas across or through parts of their private property. Please, please be conscious of this and return the courtesy by keeping all gates closed, immediately and not on your way back!. Please use the gates where appropriate but if you have to climb over them then use the hinged side ONLY.
Please do not cause any damage of any sort to fences or barriers along the way.
