Walking in Avoca - Copper Mines, part ii

 

David and Stephen Flynn are owners of the Happy Pear restaurant and health food shop in Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

Presenter
Stephen & David Flynn

About
David and Stephen continue their walk from Avoca and make their way towards the mining zone. The mines operated from the late 1700’s until 1982 but their legacy remains and is visible everywhere. This part of their walk which is the second part of the walk from Avoca takes them uphill to a viewing point called Crone Bane, which has panoramic scenes across the whole valley. They meet Tom Connolly who recounts his working life in the mines. The cross here commemorates miners who died in the Avoca mines.

Grade
Moderate, the route is marked.

Distance
10km

Estimated time
3.0- 3/5 hrs

Total height climbed
130m

Highest point
240m

Terrain Underfoot
Track, road and path.

Where to Start
Car park opposite church in Avoca Village

Suitable for
Families, hill walkers, hill walking groups.

NOTES.
Dogs - Dogs are allowed on leads.