KILCHREEST RAMBLERS

 

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To download a detailed list of day hike essential equipment please click HERE.

 

The Mountain Skills (MS)
The MS training scheme is for hill walkers. The course provides all the basic skills required to walk safely and competently in Ireland, when accompanied by people of similar ability. The training does not include leadership skills /techniques. It is suitable for near beginners to those with considerable experience. Topics covered include route planning, equipment, map-reading, navigation techniques, movement on steep ground and coping with emergencies. Typically the training is divided into two blocks MS1 and MS2, each run over a two day period.

 

The Kilchreest Ramblers currently has 6 members who have completed MS 1 & 2

Alan Cronin, Louise Cunningham, Joan Ryan, Margaret Slattery, Luisa Healy and Gerry Mulkern.

 

Download details and syllabus for Mountain Skills Training HERE

 

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Get your Naismith Table HERE

 

 

CONSTITUTION   

 

To download a copy of our constitution, which details club rules and regulations, please click HERE.

 

INSURANCE 

 

To view details on our insurance policy please click HERE

 

MAPS

 

To download the Discovery Series Index please click HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To download a copy of our Under 18 membership form, please click HERE

 

To download a copy of our 18yrs+ membership form please click HERE.

 

To download our Self Assessment Form which must be completed once you have become a member please click HERE.

 

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1. Align the edge of the compass with the starting and finishing point. (Path junction and Rock “+” on the map)

2. Rotate the compass housing until the orienting arrow and lines point N on the map.

3. Rotate the map and compass together until the red end of the compass needle points north.

4. Follow the direction of travel arrow on the compass, keeping the needle aligned with the orienting arrow on the housing.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE: €40 PER PERSON OR €70 PER COUPLE.

 

Forms can be downloaded below. Please contact a committee member to arrange payment.

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