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7 years 2 weeks ago #106502 by lunartic_old
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I am looking to attempt the challenge this year either the 24th or 25th, what I am looking for is a good location someplace in Wicklow, high up, good eastern and southern views, does any one know of such a location?

Paul

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7 years 2 weeks ago #106503 by michael_murphy
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You could walk up to the upper lake in Turlough Hill :-).

Would one of the car-parks over looking Lough Tay suit? Thye have good views to the South.

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7 years 2 weeks ago #106504 by flt158
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Hi Paul.
What about Lough Dan?
Or that field nearby that you and I visited last year?

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7 years 2 weeks ago #106505 by lunartic_old
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Lough Dan is surrounded by the mountains and they should obscure the horizon. I would imagine Lough Tay would be similar to the west and east. What do you think of the car park at Brittas Bay? There are good views to the east and south, I think there are low hills to the west, Wicklow town is north and not much to the south.

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7 years 2 weeks ago #106506 by flt158
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Thanks for your keenness, Paul.
Whilst I am not bothered with the Messier Marathon, I would be willing to give it a try.
What about security?
Boy racers might be a problem.

Aubrey.

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7 years 2 weeks ago #106508 by michael_murphy
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The Brittas (South) Car-Park looks like it closes over night.

The Balinstoe car-park over lough Tay is up off the road. It has good south views but the East is not so good.

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