Litter Pick of the Wicklow Gap 

Litter Pick of the Wicklow Gap 

In keeping with Wicklow Uplands Council’s advocacy of keeping the upland region in the pristine condition it deserves to be found in, an extensive litter pick event of the Wicklow Gap was organised in April.

The evening event which was held in conjunction with The PURE Project and the An Taisce National Spring Clean, saw teams of volunteers scattered along the well- known scenic route, filling bags of discarded waste scattered along the roadside and surrounding lands. In addition to a 5.5km stretch of the renowned mountain road, volunteers also restored the Glendasan Mine site and a short section of the popular St. Kevin’s Way to its natural unspoilt state.

Due in part to the remoteness of the region illegal dumping has unfortunately become a feature of the area. This was reflected in the assortment of waste successfully collected, which included tyres, domestic and industrial waste, car parts and even a kitchen sink!

This years’ National Spring Clean initiative celebrated its 20th anniversary with community groups participating in several hundred events throughout Co. Wicklow.