Laune Mountaineering
Club

CLUB CALENDAR
A route description will be provided just before the hike.
Check our info on grades, gear, etc. on this website before joining us. Those not properly equipped will not be allowed on the hike. If you have any questions contact the club secretary, details on our contact page.
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Read through our info and guidelines page and the grading system below before you join us for an outing. Check our Facebook page by pressing the button below to see recent walks we have done.
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Hike Grading
Explanation of terms
Cumulative ascent = add all the uphill pieces together.
Height exposure = hiking in places with sheer drops.
Scrambling = places where you will need to use your hands to climb, it’s somewhere between hiking and rock climbing and usually involves height exposure.
Ridges = hiking or scrambling/climbing in narrow places with sheer drops each side.
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Easy hikes over hills and moorland ascending to a maximum of 500m. Relatively short distances at a gentle pace, usually 3 - 4 hours. A moderate level of fitness is required. Example - Torc.
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Moderate Cumulative ascent of 700m or more, 10 to 15 km long on uphill ground with little height exposure. Moderate pace. A fairly good level of fitness is required. Moderate pace, 4-6 hours. Example - Purple Mountain.
Hard Cumulative ascent of 1000m or more. 10 to 15 km long on steep ground. Faster pace with some height exposure and the possibility of scrambling. A good level of fitness is required and is not suitable for novices. 5-8 hours. Example- Carrauntoohil via The Devils Ladder.
Very Hard Cumulative ascent of 1000m or more, 10 to 20 km long on very steep ground. Fast pace and usually height exposure and scrambling. A high level of fitness is required and is not suitable for novices. 5-10 hours Example - The Reeks Walk.
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Very hard club walk, crossing a ridge in the MacGillycuddy Reeks

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A Summer day on the Reeks
