Activities
Activities onsite include orienteering, hiking, archery, high ropes course, and a zip line. The extensive estate is perfectly suited for hiking. The Tree Council of Ireland in conjunction with An Comhairle Oidhreachta, The Irish Heritage Council, has produced a booklet called the "Larch Hill Tree Trail" which details 25 of the tree species which are part of the campsite, including the main inhabitants, the Larch, Sequoia and the Sitka Spruce. Following the "Tree Trail" takes walkers to every corner of the site, taking in each camping field in turn.
The proximity to the Dublin Mountains and indeed the Wicklow Mountains allow Scouts the chance to explore some of Ireland's most scenic hike routes, including the Wicklow Way, the monastery of St. Kevin at Glendalough and many other attractions.
The extensive forest is perfect for bivouacking during the Summer months. The forest in the North Eastern corner of the site benefits from a canopy of Norway Spruce trees while the Southern most wooded area is populated by robust Sycamores, Elms and Larches which provide the necessary shelter for survival camping.
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