Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum

Description:

Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 28th June, 2023

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

180

Distance (km):

8.00

Event Difficulty:

4 (1,1,2) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

Trail League Leinster 

Route Description:

The route takes in the scenic trails of Ballygannon woods and Clara Vale nature reserve just North of Rathdrum. The start is located in picnic area at GR T185 895 and the finish is located at GR T187 894. The route is comprised of a series of ups and downs(some easy some not so) on mostly very forgiving trails. You will also cross over the newly constructed Samuel Hayes(look him up) bridge on both the long and short courses. See long course above and short below.

Getting There:

Detailed Directions to Hidden Valley Holiday Park GPS co-ordinates Latitude: 52.9398 Longitude: -6.2292 ==================================================================================== From Dublin and Dun Laoghaire (1 hour) Follow the N11 South to the R772 for Rathnew and Wicklow. At the roundabout in Rathnew, follow signs towards R752 for Rathdrum (approx 12 minutes from Rathnew). You will come around a bad bend into Rathdrum. The park is on your right, and is across the road from Glanbia. Turn right at the Ivy Leaf Apartments (before the road splits). This is the laneway alongside the river. This road will lead you into the park. ==================================================================================== From Rosslare (1 hr and 30 minutes) Follow the N11 North to the R752 for Rathnew and Rathdrum. Follow all the roundabouts for Rathdrum. At the t-intersection, turn left onto the R752. It will take you approximately 12 minutes from here to get to the park. You will come around a bad bend into Rathdrum. The park is on your right, and is across the road from Glanbia. Turn right at the Ivy Leaf Apartments (before the road splits). This is the laneway alongside the river. This road will lead you into the park. ==================================================================================== From Rosslare, passing through Avoca (1 hr and 20 minutes) This is another option, but the roads are not as smooth and the signs are not well posted! Take the N11 North to the Arklow South exit. This brings you into Arklow town. Turn left and follow the road down into town. When you get to the roundabout, go straight through it. This road turns into the R747. Take the R747 to the R752. You will pass the Woodenbridge Hotel, Avoca and then Meeting of the Waters. Keep going straight and you will come into Rathdrum. Follow the road down the hill. There will be a petrol station on your left. At the bottom of the hill, before you cross the river, turn left at the Ivy Leaf Apartments and Hidden Valley Park.

Organisers Instructions:

Registration and parking will be the Hidden Valley Holiday Resort (Lakeside café). Please follow marshals instructions and carpool if possible. Race start is 800m from registration. Registration will close at 1910hrs sharp. No early start for this one but a short course option is available. No headphones. Please let your nearest Marshals know if you DNF Smile for the camera

Prizegiving Location:

At Registration area. See photos.

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		Barry O'Neill	No
Deputy Race Director		Lillian Deegan	No
First Aid Officer		liam kenny	No
Race Marker		Niamh O'Ceallaigh	No
Laptop Operator		Kevin O'Riordan	No
Helper		Aoife Tunney	No
Helper		Terry Lawless	No
Helper		Emily Ryan	No
Helper		Alan Kennedy	No
Helper		Michelle Killeen	No
Helper		Graham Killeen	No
Helper		Harry Killeen	No
Helper		Ellie Killeen	No
Helper		Dave McCabe	No
Helper		Philip Morrissey	No
Helper		Bill Gunning	No
Helper		Imogen McGuinness	No
Helper		Ailbhe Donnellan	No
Helper		Valdas Tilunas	No
Helper		Barra ÓFianáil	No
Helper		Hilary Jenkinson	No

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Helper		Daniel O'Brien	Yes

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