Dublin Round
Gordon Place, John Murray, Thomas Roche and Michael O'Rourke came up with a Dublin 'Round' during the county lockdown in 2020.
The Dublin Round is a looped course of the Dublin Mountains. The route covers 19 summits, it's over 65km long with 2400m climb, depending on route choice.
The course is a great excuse to explore some of the lesser run Dublin summits and trails.
The start and finish is at the same physical location of Kippure Gate. In keeping with the long established neighbouring Wicklow Round, runners then have to hit nearly every summit over 400m in the Dublin Mountains, plus Montpelier Hill. Knocknagun is practically unavoidable and is included despite technically being in Wicklow.
The start and finish points are set, as are the summits, with free route choice in between. They are listed below in what seems like logical order although runners may wish to vary to suit their optimum route. It's runner's choice whether they travel clockwise or anti-clockwise. Separate records will be kept for each direction.
This challenge was created by Gordon Place, John Murray, Thomas Roche and Michael O'Rourke. They were the first to attempt and finish it on the December 29th 2020.
The Check points
Title | Grid Reference | Latitude | Longitude |
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Start - Kippure Gate | O 13082 19657 | 53.21553 | -6.30772 |
Kippure | O 11545 15463 | 53.17819 | -6.33218 |
Seefingan | O 08431 17004 | 53.19267 | -6.37822 |
Corrig | O 09036 19375 | 53.21384 | -6.368.36 |
Seahan | O 08102 19707 | 53.21701 | -6.38222 |
Ballymorefinn (fence) | O 08491 21000 | 53.22855 | -6.37597 |
Blackhill | O 07290 21548 | 53.2519 | -6.41605 |
Knockannavea (steel container) | O 05757 23538 | 53.2519 | -6.41605 |
Slievebawnogue | O 08049 22561 | 53.24266 | -6.38205 |
Spinkeen | O 10603 22316 | 53.23994 | -6.34389 |
Montpelier Hill (Hellfire) | O 11511 23639 | 53.25163 | -6.32984 |
Killakee | O 12907 21102 | 53.22855 | -6.30982 |
Cruagh | O 13690 21682 | 53.23359 | -6.2979 |
Tibradden | 0 14854 22278 | 53.23869 | -6.28025 |
Kilmashogue | O 15687 23655 | 53.25088 | -6.26729 |
Three Rock | O 17652 23208 | 53.24643 | -6.23802 |
Fairycastle | O 17203 22380 | 53.2391 | -6.24505 |
Prince William's Seat | O 17669 18277 | 53.20214 | -6.23959 |
Knocknagun | O 16352 18546 | 53.20485 | -6.25918 |
Glendoo (fence post w dog collar) | O 14091 20499 | 53.21553 | -6.30772 |
Finish - Kippure Gate | O 13082 19657 | 53.21553 | -6.30772 |
Further rules and guidelines:
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Athletes must carry coat, hat, gloves, foil blanket, first aid kit, whistle, map/compass and/or gps for the duration of the challenge.
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Runners must announce their attempt to IMC, prior to their run.
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There is no time cut-off for this challenge.
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GPS devices are allowed and pacers are allowed. The same pacer(s) can not complete the length of the challenge with the runner. Otherwise, it will be considered a team completion.
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If a runner chooses to attempt their challenge unsupported and/or solely with map and compass navigation, then this will be specified on the results page.
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Completed challenges will be validated when a runner/s supply IMC with a gpx of their run. If a runner chooses to navigate solely via map/compass, and they would like this to be specified in their results, then they will have to supply gps tracking link from their run.
Disclaimer
This is a personal challenge. IMC's only involvement is to agree to record attempts. Neither IMC, its servants or agents can accept any responsibility of any nature or kind for loss, damage or injury suffered by a participant who takes part or attempts Dublin Round. Each participant takes part at their own risk and is fully responsible for their own safety, support and equipment.
