Dungarvan Hillwalking Club

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club A hillwalking club that offers fun, fitness and friendship to the people of Dungarvan and beyond. Waterford.

Our page aims to give information about the activities of DUngarvan Hillwalking club and about the walks that we go on. The aim is to encourage people to see that hillwalking is for everyone, and that there's lots of beautiful countryside and coastline to explore in Co. You'll find out about:
Upcoming walks:
What happened on the walks. Fundraising activities of the club
Social activities: holidays, nights out. Most important of all, you'll see pictures of the walk routes that we take.

Sunday 9 August A Magnificent Day in the Hills, lakes and amongst the cairns.The minute we entered the Mahon falls at 8....
10/08/2026

Sunday 9 August
A Magnificent Day in the Hills, lakes and amongst the cairns.
The minute we entered the Mahon falls at 8.45am on Sunday morning we already knew we were in for a great day. The clarity of light made Stack cliffs and Keating cliff look awesome as 6 hikers headed into the barely flowing waterfall. The dry conditions made the ascent on the right hand side of the falls safe if steep and we slowly made the first ascent above the falls to over 400m. Within the first hour we had reached Knocknapeebra at 790m. A lot of early climbing and it was warm now. Pushing on Kevin Moore led the group 792m, the highest point on the Comeragh range and over to Coumshinaun. It was quiet on the mountain as we looked into the magnificent loch. Crossing Uisce Solas was easy as it wasn’t flowing, stagnant from the dry summer. And we pushed on towards Crotty’s rock. Looking down on a low level lake we signed the DHWC book to mark our passing presence before circumventing the hillside and heading west to the Boolas’, picking up Breagán mór at 742 en route. Heading south west we clipped Coum lara before descending into the Sean Bhean for a well needed break and some sustenance, as we looked into the Skilloge’s. Not as dry as the other lakes over the day. Never an easy climb out of the Sean Bhean after food we made our way to the Cairn at 728m on the Moonavoola hill and 724m following the Comeragh crossing route for a short time. Looking into Coum Locha we could see Coum Fee nose and knew our penultimate lake, Coum Fea was not too far ahead. Out and back to towards Coum Locha for the shortest crossing from the Nire Valley to Coum Tae Glen and the seven sisters, at only 450m across. The Sisters was indeed our last lakes of the day, our seventh though some sisters were absent after all this heat. A westerly direction, tired limbs worked hard to bring us to Staicin and the final cairn of the day and onto the cliffs looking into the Mahon valley. It was now very busy and great to see some many people enjoying the beautiful hills, valleys and views. A sharp descent on the easterly side of the valley was hard on the thighs this late in the day as we made our way back to the Car Park. 7 lakes, 7 cairns, 18.5km and 863m climb. We all felt that in under 6 hours of trekking. A magnificent day indeed.

Sunday 26 July B walk saw ten members head away from our normal stomping grounds and head to the Blackstairs mountains. ...
27/07/2026

Sunday 26 July B walk saw ten members head away from our normal stomping grounds and head to the Blackstairs mountains. An early start led to everyone assembling in Kiltealy, Co. Wexford for just after 9AM before we headed to our start point in Ballycrystal.
Spirits were high as we headed off through the forest before emerging onto the lower slopes of Black Rock mountain where we followed the old turf cutters track upwards to the top. The group then headed across the ridge towards the high point of the Blackstairs, the summit of Mount Leinster. What can in places be a dodgy crossing was easy today as the recent dry weather had all the boggy areas firm underfoot. With a few stops in places to admire the views which stretched from the coast of Wexford to the mountains of Tipperary we were soon standing at the top of Mount Leinster.
After a brief stop the group headed down the southern slope of the mountain in search of a sheltered lunch spot out of the strong wind. This was found at the bottom of the steep descent and after a refreshing spot of grub we headed on towards the top of Shannon's Lane. From here we contoured around the lower slopes of Mount Leinster before picking up a track which brought us back to the road. A final walk through Ballycrystal woods brought the group back to our parking spot.
A slightly shorter walk than normal of 13kms with almost 600m of height gain across the hike.

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club expresses our deepest gratitude to the following for their support of the Comeragh Crossing.T...
12/07/2026

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club expresses our deepest gratitude to the following for their support of the Comeragh Crossing.

Thanks to the team at Nire Valley Drop for helping us in our of need to provide us with a supply of drinking water at the Nire Valley following the theft of our water supply.

We are especially grateful to https://refill.ie providing us with water within such short time. You were exceptional. What a great service you provide for any event in Ireland.

Thanks to the Comeragh Wild Festival your generosity in supporting our event and reaching a wide audience.

Thanks to all the participants

Finally thanks to all members who contributed to making the day a success

What a spectacular day - well done everyone
11/07/2026

What a spectacular day - well done everyone

Congratulations to all 254 participants All safety back at base
11/07/2026

Congratulations to all 254 participants
All safety back at base

Organisers of the Comeragh Crossing and Challenge Walks are shocked at the theft of all the water left at the Nire Valle...
11/07/2026

Organisers of the Comeragh Crossing and Challenge Walks are shocked at the theft of all the water left at the Nire Valley overnight.

We are scrambling to get as much water to our participants as possible and there is great help from local residents already to facilitate water for our walkers.

Wishing all participants of the Comeragh Challenge and Crossing the best of luck. Have a great day in the hills enjoying...
10/07/2026

Wishing all participants of the Comeragh Challenge and Crossing the best of luck.
Have a great day in the hills enjoying the magnificent panorama of the Comeragh mountains.
Thanking all participants for supporting the club’s three chosen good causes, with proceeds going to West Waterford Hospice, Dungarvan Lions Club and South Eastern Mountain Rescue.

Comeragh Crossing final preparations Sunday 5 July Sunday 5 July morning was a day of logistics for final preparations i...
06/07/2026

Comeragh Crossing final preparations Sunday 5 July

Sunday 5 July morning was a day of logistics for final preparations in the Comeragh Crossing involving a route change. A team of 12 members carrying poles, way markers and peak signage from the Nire Valley to Mauma Road. The larger than anticipated number of participants required a route change to remove the necessity to cross the Lyre Valley river by stepping stones. A bottle neck for so many walkers. The new route keeps the walkers east of the river moving along the ridge between the Scillógs and Coum Locha lakes, cutting into the mountain side via a sharp scar track. A route more sustainable for the numbers. The route had been explored in advance of waymarking by the team leads including Ray Moloney and Kevin Moore.

The support team carrying the gear we summitted at Moonavoola hill the route heads south east towards Coum Tae and onwards to Seefin. Led across by Kevin Moore and the event director Aled Rhys Jones the group made their way across a dry and hot mountain top. It is well marked and should be easily navigated by Saturday's walkers.
The second group of 3 walkers came at the walk from Mauma road, marking the Ferbreaga peak for the Challenge participants & signage for the Crossing people towards the Mauma Road. The rendezvous point was Seefin.
All done, nobody can get lost, surely! The views all round were fantastic, the temperatures were up. All walkers should bring plenty of water, sunscreen and hats.
See you all on the hills come July 11.

THE COMERAGH CROSSING AND CHALLENGE - 11 July 2026REGISTRATIONParticipants must register online: www.dungarvanhillwalk...
05/07/2026

THE COMERAGH CROSSING AND CHALLENGE - 11 July 2026

REGISTRATION
Participants must register online: www.dungarvanhillwalking.org
Registration deadline: Monday 6 July 20:00. No onsite registration.
Fees: Walks 1, 2 & 3: €55. Walk 4: €28. No refunds available.
Fee includes bus transport to the start, and a hot meal at the finish.

Email : [email protected]

START & FINISH VENUE
All walks start and finish at Kilgobinet Sports Centre Bohadoon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. All four walks take participants to the top of Cruachán with its beautiful views of Dungarvan and the bay. The area of the walk is on O.S.I sheet 75 and EastWest Mapping – Comeragh.

Walk 1 - Comeragh Challenge- Clonmel to Kilgobinet Sports Centre (€55)
Distance 45km; Ascent 2,000m. Bus Leaves 07:00 hrs
Self-Navigated walk aimed at the very experienced and fit walker with navigation skills. Route via Lachtnafrankee and Knockanaffrin ridge to the Nire Valley, then via the Gap, Carrignagour, Boola Cairn to Coumfea, Seefin, Farbreaga and Cruachán.

Walk 2 - Comeragh Crossing - Clonmel to Kilgobinet Sports Centre (€55)
Distance 35km, Ascent 1,250m. Bus Leaves 07:30 hrs. Duration 8 – 10 hrs (approx) Route via Long hill, Punch Bowl and the slopes of Knockanaffrin to the Nire Valley, then Coumfea, Seefin, Treenearla Commons, Mauma Road and Cruachan. Mainly on mountain terrain. Club marshals and sweepers will be on the route.

Walk 3 - Nire Valley Walk - Nire Valley car park to Kilgobinet Sports Centre (€55)
Distance 20km, Ascent 900m. Bus Leaves 10:00. Duration 5-6 hrs (appox)
Route via Coumfea, Seefin, Treenearla Commons, Mauma Road and Cruachan. Club marshals and sweepers will be on the route.

Walk 4 - The Kilbrien Walk-Circular Walk from Kilgobinet Sports Centre (€28)
Distance 12km, Ascent 350m. Walk commences at 13:00. Duration 3 hrs (approx).
Circular walk from Kilgobinet Sports. Route via Mauma Road and Cruachan. Club marshals and sweepers will be on the route.

By participating, you are making a contribution to our three chosen charities. South Eastern Mountain Rescue, Waterford Hospice, and Dungarvan Lions Club.

This is a green walking event leaving no trace and taking your litter Home. Reducing CO2 emissions & Reusing signs & Recycling waste

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