// GUIDELINES FOR VISITING THE UPLANDS //
The many beauty spots, heritage sites, walking trails and open spaces found throughout the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands, will welcome many visitors over the sunny weekend ahead.
In response, Wicklow Uplands Council have reissued the following guidelines to enable visitors and local communities to enjoy, explore and experience the Uplands safely, responsibly and with consideration to others.
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✔️ BBQs and open fires can create a fire risk to nearby vegetation and forests. NPWS/Wicklow Mountains National Park are appealing to members of the public not to light fires or use bbqs. Similarly, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange Fire Warning.
✔️ Inconsiderate parking creates a number of challenges with vehicles often parked blocking private entrances, farmyards and working farm gates. Parking along narrow roadways may cause obstruction and prevent access to emergency services. Please consider public transport and park only where it's appropriate to do so and will not cause challenges for other road users.
✔️ Unfortunately parked vehicles in remote areas and popular tourist sites are occasionally targeted by criminals so please leave valuables at home or hidden out of sight.
✔️ Please practice Responsible Dog Control. Dogs remain a key challenge for not only farmers and landowners, but also for other visitors too. By law, dogs must always be under effective control and this includes the use of leads when appropriate. Follow local signage and remember that the presence of dogs can startle sheep, wildlife and ground-nesting birds.
✔️ Please dispose of all litter properly in line with the Leave No Trace Principles. If no waste or recycling facilities are available, please bring it home.
✔️ Plan your walking activities by checking weather forecasts, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and having adequate hydration and food snacks.
✔️ Be safe - know your skill and fitness level if planning to hike or tackle a trail that includes an incline and/or uneven surfaces.
✔️ Respect the land owner’s wishes by closing gates and not damaging fences or private property.
✔️ Rivers, lakes and reservoirs, can contain many dangers such as strong currents and hidden obstacles. Please heed all local signage and visit www.watersafety.ie for advice before entering the water.
✔️ There are a wealth of trails and walks to choose from across the uplands. Whereas some are popular and well-known, many hidden gems are waiting to be explored, so perhaps now is the perfect time to discover new areas and to avoid experiencing congestion, over-crowding or parking issues.
More information on the abundance of trails can be found by visiting the following websites:
www.wicklowuplands.ie/projects/trails
www.visitwicklow.ie
www.dublinmountains.ie
✔️ A new traffic management pilot scheme for Glendalough and Laragh is under operation. This includes the provision of both free parking and a connecting bus service between the village of Laragh and the Glendalough Visitor Centre. Signage to indicate parking capacities of the two car parks located in the Glendalough Valley is also included in the scheme.
✔️ Pease share this information.
#EnjoyTheUplandsResponsibly
#WicklowOutdoors #WicklowUplands #DublinUplands
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The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is appealing to members of the public to be conscious of the dangers posed by fire and to exercise extreme caution over this high risk period.
Recent similar hot weather conditions have seen increased fire activity firmly associated with public recreation activities. Members of the public intending to visit the Wicklow Mountains National Park or other NPWS Nature Reserves in the Wicklow region, are being asked to please remember…
❌ Do not light fires
❌ Do not use BBQs
🔥 Hot weather brings a high risk of fires that can endanger people, devastate our wildlife and destroy habitats.
The NPWS is appealing to the public to exercise extreme caution over this high risk period ➡️bit.ly/3zOkBOS
In addition, the Department of Agriculture m, Food and the Marine/Forestry Service has issued a Condition Orange - High Fire Risk Warning.
The department reminded members of the public who are planning on visiting forests not to use barbeques or open fires at any stage while this warning remains in place.
#BeSafe #FireSafety
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A reminder that we all need to be extra careful and vigilant during the current spell of warm weather.
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