Mountain Ventures Hostel
Location: Glen of Imaal, Donard
County Wicklow
Telephone: (+) 353 (0) 45-404657
Mobile: (+) 353 (0) 86-3614151
Directions:
By Road
Bus Eireann: Dublin to Waterford service (via New Ross) or Dublin to Rosslare Harbour service (via) Baltinglass). Alight at Annelecky Cross or as close to the youth hostel as possible.
Dublin to Waterford service (via New Ross) or Dublin to Rosslare Harbour service (via Baltinglass). Alight at Annelecky Cross or as close to the youth hostel as possible.
By Car or Bike
From the M50 take the Tallaght exit on the N81 and follow it all the way through Blessington. On the other side of Blessington after approx 10 mins you will see a pub called the Toll House and signposts for Donard. Take that left hand turn and continue for 3km until you reach Donard village. Take the first Left and then an immediate Right and continue for 3km until you reach Ballinclea Hostel which will be on your left hand side.
Website: www.mountainventures.ie
Email: info@mountainventures.ie
Prices:
October-April May - Sept.
6 bed dorm €18.00 €20.00
4 bed dorm €85.00 €95.00
Manager: Aaron and Sue Byrne
Amenities:
-warm welcome
-spectacular location at the foot of Leinster’s
highest mountain, Lugnaquilla (929m)
-charming old farmhouse that has been renovated
-close to highest mountain in Wicklow
-large fireplace
-Mountain Ventures offers tailored packages
for walkers, backpackers, companies, sports
clubs, etc.
-free parking
-free WiFi
-two, four, and six bed ensuite rooms
-free pick up (Annalecky)
-walking
-horse riding
-meals available
-wonderful hot showers!
-group kitchen
-self catering
-drying rooms
-can cater up to 30 guests
-Mountaineering - for mountain skills, mountain
leader, rockclimbing or orienteering courses with
fully-qualified instructors. All courses are run in
accordance with BOS guidelines and curriculums.
-Meal Rates for Groups:
3-course evening meal: 15.95 euros pp -
soup, maine course, dessert, tea/coffee
full Irish breakfast - 6.95 euros pp-
bacon, sausage, eggs, beans, toast
packed lunch: 5.95 euros pp.
sandwich, water, fruit, bar
continental breakfast 3.50 euros pp
cereal, brown bread/toast, juice, tea, coffee
(groups of less can be catered for a minimum charge of 15 persons will apply for each meal
excluding packed lunches).
Things to Do:
-hill walking
-Mountain Ventures packages
-Team Challenges/Archery/Orienteering
half-day 55 euros pp
full-day 89 euros pp
Minimum: 8 people
-Guided Walks/Navigation Intro Courses
180 euros per guide per day
110 euros per guide per half day
Maximum: 12 persons per guide
Exceptions made depending on group
experience for guide/client ratio
-close to Glen of Imaal - cozy Fenton’s Pub
-explore Wicklow County - miles of old coach
roads, disused military supply lines, old bog
roads, nature trails, clean sandy strands, world-
class heritage gardens, and mountain paths used by
medieval monks. En route are deserted settlements, forts, varied flora, rare mountain
birds, and lots of wildlife roaming free.
-visit Glendalough Monastery and Round Tower
-visit Avondale House and Forest Park
-visit Greenan Farm Museum and Maze
-visit Mount Usher Gardens
-Saint Kevin’s Coaches
-fishing
-water sports
-horse riding
-visit area restaurants and pubs
