AWCD Hillwalkers - Bohernabreena Hike

Our hike this week will take us to West Dublin.  Bohernabreena Reservoirs is an enjoyable mostly flat walk along the road and path which runs parallel to the Dodder. 

Description:

The Bohernabreena Reservoir Loop is a 8.8 km looped trail.  It's graded as Easy-Medium. 

Trail length - 8.79 km

Time: approx 2 hrs 35 mins (at a social pace)

Total Elevation Gain - 105m

Max Elevation - 188m

Dogs allowed on leash.

Upper Reservoir Loop is an enjoyable walk along the road which runs parallel to the Dodder.  Passing the lower reservoir, the road continues on towards the upper reservoir. Here the walk does a loop around the upper reservoir shores which are clotheed in a mixture of trees and shrubs.  Along the western shore of the lake, runs the stone-faced channel bringing peaty water to the lower reservoir.  On the eastern shore above the lake lies the historic St. Ann's graveyard.  The church (Church of Santan) is thought to have been in use until the mid 16th century.  access to the graveyard is by following the DMW yellow markers down to Castlekelly and back along the road to the graveyard. The Upper Reservoir loop trail then continues on around the reservoir and back out the road to the entrance gate and car park. 

We will set up a WhatsApp group for those attending so we can organise lifts before and share photos after the hike.