Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent voluntary organisation representing over 50 diverse member groups and individuals in the Wicklow Uplands
Wicklow Trails
The Wicklow/Dublin uplands are renowned as a spectacular area due to the diversity and quality of its landscape. Throughout this spectacular landscape there are numerous waymarked trails which cater for recreational users of all abilities. To demonstrate just some of what the Wicklow/Dublin uplands has to offer and the range of walking trails available a very small sample of trails are listed below.
SUAS Pilot Project
The ‘Sustainable Uplands Agriculture-environment Scheme (SUAS)’ pilot project aims to use innovative means to develop practical and innovative solutions that will address the complex agricultural, environmental and socio-economic challenges associated with the land management of commonages and hill farms in the Wicklow/Dublin uplands.
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To celebrate #virtualsheepweek, Teagasc have produced a video that highlights the positive and important role that sheep farming in the uplands plays on creating a healthy, thriving biodiversity, water quality, flood prevention and combating climate change.
Project Manager, Declan Byrne explains how the SUAS Pilot Project is developing solutions to address the many challenges facing the farmers and communities across the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands.
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Some important guidance for hillwalkers and climbers issued by Mountaineering Ireland following the government's publication of the Plan for Living with Covid-19.
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#inthistogether #staysafeHaving reviewed the information contained in the Government (RoI) Plan for Living with Covid-19 Mountaineering Ireland would like to inform hillwalkers and climbers that the information in the current version (dated 19th August) of our guidance document remains relevant.
Whilst we are fortunate that our activities can be carried out in the outdoors where it has been shown that the risk of transmission is significantly lower, we must remain vigilant and do all that we can to reduce the risk of transmission.
The Government (RoI) Plan for Living with Covid-19, published last week, emphasises that sport is central to well-being and that physical activity helps to build the resilience needed to cope with the strain that people are under at this time.
Mountaineering Ireland would like to reiterate these key points to all hillwalkers and climbers:
• Local / regional restrictions - Be aware of and observe local / regional restrictions as they apply to you.
• Group size - For regular club / group activities Mountaineering Ireland recommends a an ideal group size of up to ten and a maximum group size of fifteen.
The recommendation of the smaller group size is for parking, safety, access, and environmental reasons.
This group size is applicable up to and including Level 4 in RoI and currently for NI.
• Social contacts – Aim to keep the number of people you interact with low. Where possible, go hillwalking or climbing with the same small group of people. Keep a record of contacts.
• Hygiene – Wash your hands before and after activity. Carry hand sanitizer for during activity. Ensure good cough and sneeze etiquette.
• Social distancing – Maintain 2m distance from other hillwalkers and climbers before, during and after activity. Carry and wear a facemask for times when 2m social distance cannot be maintained.
• Symptoms – Know the symptoms, stay at home if feeling unwell or if you have had a close contact with a person awaiting a test or has received a positive result for COVID-19.
• Outdoor events – Organised outdoor gatherings in controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner, or manager may have a capacity of up to 100.
Please contact Mountaineering Ireland or Sport Ireland if you are planning on hosting an event.
For more information please go to the Mountaineering Ireland website: www.mountaineering.ie/aboutus/news/2020/?id=302
Rathdangan Community Council are seeking helpers for clean-up and weeding activities in the playground and amenity area this Saturday morning, starting at 10am.
Please remember to follow Covid measures and advice given by the group on the day.
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