Events
Irish Four Peaks Challenge
Ascend the highest peak in each of the four provinces of Ireland in a challenging 36 hour period. With the event fully managed by the ascent team, you will have the opportunity to undertake a once in a lifetime challenge in safety and comfort while raising funds for The Cedar Foundation.
The Provisional Timetable
Thursday 04:00hrs: Transfers from, Belfast
Thursday 07:00hrs: Start Dublin
Thursday 08:00hrs: Start ascend of Lugnaquilla
Thursday 12:00hrs: Travel to Co. Kerry
Thursday 18:00hrs: Ascend Carrauntoohil
Thursday 22:00hrs: Travel to Co. Mayo
Thursday 23:00hrs: Supper
Friday 05:30hrs: Breakfast
Friday 06:00hrs: Ascend Mweelrea
Friday 10:00hrs: Travel to Co. Down
Friday 15:00hrs: Ascend Slieve Donard
Friday 22:00hrs: Overnight Accommodation Newcastle
Saturday 9.00hrs: Transfers to Belfast as required
Cost:
The cost of participation is £100 deposit and £600 minimum sponsorship per person, minimum six people in a team.
Date:
Contact us for dates at (028) 9066 6188 or c.tweedie@cedar-foundation.org.
Trip Cost Includes:
Catering, Walking guides on the mountain, rescue and first aid cover, transport from start to finish in Dublin, including a collection in Belfast if required, food including food for the mountains/ during travel and a celebrity meal (blister ball) and overnight accommodation upon completion of the challenge in Newcastle Co. Down.
The Mountains
Lugnaquillia crowns the southern end of the Wicklow mountain range, it's the only mountain in Leinster to clear the magical height of 3000 ft, it stands at 925 metres. On a clear day, to the west you can easily see the rolling grasslands of the southern midlands. Looking north, most of the Wicklow chain of mountains lies ahead. To the East, you can see Wales and finally in the distance to the south you can easily see Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs mountains.
Carrauntoohill is located in County Kerry, and is the highest peak in Ireland. It is 1,039m (3,409 feet) tall and is the central peak of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks range. The name "Carrauntoohill" derives from the Irish language Corrán Tuathail , meaning "Tuathal's sickle"
Mweelrea is the highest point in County Mayo and in Connacht. It rises 814 metres (2,670feet) above sea level in the south-western corner of County Mayo. The mountain overlooks Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord and offers splendid views from the summit.
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland at 849m (2,786ft). It is situated by the small seaside town of Newcastle on the east coast. Sitting at the edge of the Mourne Mountains only 2miles (3km) from the sea, it provides spectacular views of the coast and as far afield as Belfast, 30miles north. The mountain is an easy climb although the path is very eroded at places. In recent years a stone path has been made on the steepest parts of the mountain. The most prominent feature of this mountain is the Mourne Wall running along its southern and western shoulders.
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