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STAGE 1: Spink Mountain Run
Elevation of the Spink Run
Elevation of the Spink Run
Distance: 8.6km
Meters Climbed: 575m
This run route take you up the fire trail close to the Poulanass Waterfall before ascending on the famous Spinc boardwalk to enjoy the superb valley and mountain views. You then descend to cross the Glenalo river by footbridge and descend to pass the disused miners village along a sometimes tricky trail to the transition area at the upper lake car park close to the start / finish area.
WAR Glendalough Spink Run
View as you run along the Spink
Views along the Spink Run
STAGE 2: Glendalough to Lough Dan Cycle
Cycle Route Glendalough to Lough Dan
Distance: 15km
Meters Climbed: 165m
Yes it really is a 10% gradient
STAGE 3: Kayak Lough Dan
Distance: 2km
Lough Dan Kayak course
It is anticipated that ~ 90% of people will use the kayaks that we shall provide. If you would like to bring your own kayak please follow this link to further info.
The kayaks provided are two person sit-on kayaks which do not require any specialist skills to paddle.
You will get onto the kayak with whatever other competitor arrives at Lough Dan with you or else you can wait for a friend.
Note: there will not be a time-out at the kayak, so any waiting will be included in your overall time.
You will be required to put on a life jacket in advance of entering the water and the boats must be lifted from the water and positioned on the bank as directed by the marshals before returning paddles and lifejackets and rejoining your bike for the next section of the race.
You will need to walk / run to the edge of the lake where the kayaks are located – This is a distance of ~ 400m along a gravel track with a narrow grass verge. You are requested to use shoes in the kayak stage to avoid possibility of cutting of your feet on stones or and other debris. After returning to your bike you must take all equipment with you before leaving the transition area.
Lough Dan
kayaks provided at WAR
Stage 4: Cycle Lough Dan to Djouce
Cycle Lough Dan to Djouce
Distance: 8km.
Meters climbed: 284m
Elevation for cycle Stage 4
Views of Lough Tay
Stage 5: Djouce Run
Djouce Run Loop
Distance: 9.3km.
Meters climbed: 440m
You will be taking a left turn after crossing the wooden stile after descending off White Hill (about 7km into the run). After ~150m you then turn right after passing through gap in fence and follow the markings to join with the Wicklow Way trail and return to the Lough Tay Transition area.
Boardwalk along the Djouce Run
Boardwalk along the Djouce Run
While you will be running on hardwearing sustainable trails, a number of sections are uneven and you are required to wear trail shoes for both run sections. Examples of uneven railway sleepers used for both the Spink and Djouce run are shown below.
Stage 6: Cycle Djouce to T4 in Laragh over the Sally Gap
Distance: 26km.
Meters climbed: 114m / Meters descended: 438m
Stage 7: Run from Laragh to Glendalough
The final section will be by foot along the Green Road Trail from TA4 at Laragh GAA club to Glendalough.
The Finish
The Finish
