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Jolly Joggers:
Stairway to Heaven: Ten members of the Jolly Joggers headed off to the Cuilcagh mountains on the Cavan/Fermanagh border on
Saturday, June 29th so that they would climb the ‘Stairway To Heaven’. This facility was built in order to preserve the boglands and
natural habitat of the mountains, which was being used by thousands of walkers every year. At 665 metres above sea level, Cuilcagh
is the highest mountain point in this part of Ireland and appeals to those with some experience of walking in the hills. Climbing to
the summit involves a 14.8 km round trip from Legnabrocky car park, and this route is quite isolated and showcases the scenic
wilderness of the mountain, which has the famous Marble Arch Caves at the bottom. The stepped boardwalk is 1.6 km in length and
is located at the end of a 5.8 km limestone gravel track. The full trail takes about six hours to complete but the views from the
boardwalk are very scenic and breath-taking. The ladies successfully completed the climb and were presented with medals by leader
Geraldine McAree. They then returned to the Squealing Pig in Monaghan for replenishing food. Well done girls.
There was a celebration for Pauline’s birthday when
they got back to the bottom of the climb and
refreshments and cake were enjoyed by all. Happy
Birthday Pauline.
Photo by Tourism Northern Ireland
Jolly Joggers:
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Stairway to Heaven: Ten members of the Jolly Joggers headed
off to the Cuilcagh mountains on the Cavan/Fermanagh border
on Saturday, June 29th so that they would climb the ‘Stairway To
Heaven’. This facility was built in order to preserve the boglands
and natural habitat of the mountains, which was being used by
thousands of walkers every year. At 665 metres above sea level,
Cuilcagh is the highest mountain point in this part of Ireland and
appeals to those with some experience of walking in the hills.
Climbing to the summit involves a 14.8 km round trip from
Legnabrocky car park, and this route is quite isolated and
showcases the scenic wilderness of the mountain, which has the
famous Marble Arch Caves at the bottom. The stepped boardwalk
is 1.6 km in length and is located at the end of a 5.8 km
limestone gravel track. The full trail takes about six hours to
complete but the views from the boardwalk are very scenic and
breath-taking. The ladies successfully completed the climb and
were presented with medals by leader Geraldine McAree. They
then returned to the Squealing Pig in Monaghan for replenishing
food. Well done girls.
Photo by Tourism Northern
Ireland
