The owner of the Luggala estate in the Wicklow mountains has reopened access routes to the uplands for “responsible walkers” for the first time since March. The reopening is in time for National Walking Day, which last year saw 3.6 million people take some form of walk on the day. In a letter to hill walkers and mountaineers on Wednesday, the estate said “Luggala Estate Management is pleased to welcome responsible walking groups to Luggala once again.”The letter said a film company which had spent months in the valley had completed its filming schedule and “we can now allow access to Lough Dan, Knocknacloghoge and Fancy Mountain”. Walking groups planning to access the estate were also told they could email in advance contact details and the day of their planned walk to info@luggala.ie. National Walking Day on September 27th takes place during European Week of Sport, which runs until the 30th.

Source: The Irish Times September 27, 2020 11:03 UTC