BOOK FOR THE WICKLOW WAY WALK 2024!

Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th April

52km walk over 2 days

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WALK WITH US ON A GLORIOUS 2 DAY HIKE THROUGH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE WICKLOW WAY!  RAISE THE FUNDS OPEN SPECTRUM NEEDS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTH DUBLIN!

SATURDAY APRIL 27TH: Transfer from Dublin Glenmalure from where we hike the 24km to Glendalough via the Spinc walk with breathtaking view of both valleys. As we will start at the Glenmalure Lodge we will be starting in Ireland’s longest glaciated valley. As we climb out of the valley we will soon get to see all of the Wicklow national parks’ highest peaks. As we descend into the Glendalough valley we will have views of the lough and cliffs as well as the monastic village dating back to the 6th century.

Here we have the option to overnight (it’s fun). 

Glendalough Hostel: 0404 45342;

Glendalough Hotel: 0404 45135/45391

SUNDAY APRIL 28TH: Today we start in Glendalough and hike to the Glencree valley 28km away finishing to Crone Woods. A long day but a very rewarding one. The highest point of the Wicklow Way we shall cross just under the shadow of Djouce mountain with view all the way to the mountains of Wales on a clear day.

As we will be in some of the most remote parts of the Wicklow way today will offer a real sense of wilderness. Shortly before we finish the hike we will get good views of Ireland’s highest waterfall in Powerscourt.

ONE DAY HIKE: €50 TWO DAY HIKE: €90; BOOK ON www.openspectrum.ie under Events

OPEN SPECTRUM MEMBERS UNDER 23 GO FREE

Accommodation not included

Expert and fully qualified guide sponsored by Cycling Safaris, Dun Laoghaire; Open Spectrum CHY 20206387

SPONSOR OUR WALK ON GOFUNDME:

https://www.gofundme.com/walk-with-us-young-people-with-asd

OPEN SPECTRUM TURNS 10!

Open Spectrum began in September 2013 when two mothers of teens with ASD, Helen Norris and Victoria White, met in Awesome Walls in Swords. Determined to offer an extra-curricular range of activities which their kids could access, something their neuro-typical kids took for granted, they met for coffee and then held a public meeting to assess interest.

Interest there was! Our first activity was a special trampolining session in Jumpzone, Sandyford, always a great supporter of our work. Since then we have slowly built up a team and now offer a big range of activities, from karate to kayaking, from youth club to athletics, from tennis to dance, from rock climbing to orienteering and golf…

We acknowledge the support of Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Co. Council, the Traditional Meat Company, The Cycle Hub, Dun Laoghaire and many other generous donors.

On September 2nd, 2023, we celebrated our 10th birthday with old friends and new and welcomed the Minister for Special Education, Josepha Madigan, Minister of State, Ossian Smyth and TDs Cormac Devlin and Richard Boyd Barrett as well as Councilor Martha Fanning. Thanks to all of you and most of all thanks to our fabulous young people!

Information on Open Spectrum Events

Since November 2019 we operate an online booking and payment system .

Prior to booking any activity online you must be a registered member of open spectrum . To register you will need to fill in our online registration form . Once you have registered , our secretary will approve your membership . This can take a day or two .

Please not that we are all volunteers and we will endeavour to complete this process as soon as possible . Once you are approved you will be allowed access to the events and bookings . All activities operate on a first come first serve basis and part payments or refunds are not possible .