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Lough Dan Adventure Centre

Centre Details :
Lough Dan Adventure Centre
Roundwood,
Co Wicklow.

Office
01 2818137 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2818137 (Anywhere Else)

Hostel
01 2818277 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2818277 (Anywhere Else)

Contact Person :
Maurice Boate
Lough Dan Adventure Centre,
Roundwood,
Co Wicklow.

Phone
01 2818137 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2818137 (Anywhere Else)

Fax
01 2818576 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2818576 (Anywhere Else)

Camp Fees :
Hostel -£4.00 per person per night. Camping - £1.20 per person per night

Indoors

Lough Dan House is ideally situated between mountain and lake and provides accommodation for approx 32 people. The modern interior is designed for large groups and is fully fitted with comfortable furnishings. 3 dormitories (8 beds in each), 2 smaller dormitories (4 beds in each), shower and toilet facilities, recreational common/dining area, fully fitted kitchen.

Bunkhouse: A separate dormitory (6 beds),fitted kitchen/common room area, Trading Post : Coffee Bar open on site. Refreshments, sweets, hot coffee/tea etc available.

Outdoors

21 individual sites on 20 acres on the lake shore. Shower and toilet facilities on site in separate building near the main entrance. Tap water on site. Firewood provided on site (altar fires only)

Activities such as hiking, mountain biking, assault course, nature trail, abseiling, sailing, canoeing, rafting, swimming, campfires and rockclimbing are available. Instruction and equipment are available for some activities such as archery, orienteering, rockclimbing, pioneering and watersports.

Travel

Nearest Town - Roundwood
Nearest Bus - Roundwood
Nearest Railway Station - Bray


National Memorial Cottage

Centre Details :
National Memorial Cottage
Irish Girl Guides,
Enniskerry,
Co Wicklow.

01 2867059 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2867059 (Anywhere Else)

Contact Person :
Judith Cameron
The Willows,
Ballyman Road,
Enniskerry,
Co Wicklow.

01 2860122 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2860122 (Anywhere Else)

Camp Fees :
On request.

Indoors

The Cottage can accommate 33 person with a Leaders room for 4. It has a day room, dining room, toilets & washrooms, kitchen with gas and electric cookers. Heating throughout.

Outdoors

There are no camping facilities available.

Many activities and places to visit nearby including : Horse riding, climbing. Bray, Powerscourt Estate and National Conservation Education Centre nearby.

Travel

Nearest Town - Enniskerry (1 km)
Nearest Bus - Enniskerry (1 km)
Nearest Railway Station - Bray (15 km)
Nearest Airport - Dublin Airport (28 km)


Powerscourt Scout Campsite

Centre Details :
Powerscourt Scout Campsite
Enniskerry,
Co Wicklow.

Contact Person :
Louis Whelan
38 Ardmore Park,
Bray,
Co Wicklow.

01 2828033 (From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 2828033 (Anywhere Else)

Camp Fees :
25p per person. Bank holiday weekends £1 per person. S.A.E. for details.

Indoors

There are no indoor facilities available.

Outdoors

This campsite is situated in the wooded estate of Powerscourt. Firewood and water available. Chemical toilets only (may be hired).

The campsite has great scope for most Scout/Guide activities. The River Dargle forms part of the boundary, and in this river there are a number of pools which are suitable for swimming.

Travel

Nearest Town - Enniskerry (3 km)
Nearest Bus - Enniskerry (3 km)
Nearest Railway Station - Bray (6.5 km)


Glendale Lodge

Centre Details :
Glendale Lodge
Cloon,
Enniskerry,
Bray,
Co Wicklow.

Contact Person :
Austin Ward
17 Glenbeigh Park,
Dublin 7.

01 8683503(From Rep. of Ireland)
+353 1 8683503(Anywhere Else)

Camp Fees :
On request.

Indoors

Glendale lodge is a timber cabin situated in the Glencree Valley. Accommodation consists of 24 beds in a 10-8-4-2 combination. The cabin has a dining room/kitchen complete with a water boiler, four ring domestic cooker and refrigerator. Toilet facilities include a flush toilet and two showers. Cooking pots and utensils are provided but you need to bring cutlery, plates, mugs and sleeping bags.

Outdoors

There are no camping facilities.

The cabin is an ideal base for Venture Scouts/Rangers on hillwalking, cycling expeditions in the Wicklow Mountains or for P/L training courses in the traditional Scout/Guide skills. The adjacent woodlands provide an ideal setting for such programme activities as exploring, hillwalking, nature study games.

Travel

Nearest Town - Enniskerry (6.4 km)
Nearest Bus - Enniskerry (6.4 km)
Nearest Railway Station - Bray (15 km)
Nearest Airport - Dublin Airport (28 km)