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LARCH HILL NATIONAL CAMPSITE A CSI National Campsite

Centre Details Larch Hill, C.S.I. National Campsite, Tibradden, Dublin, 16 +353-1-4931410 (tel/fax)

Contact Person Damien O’Sullivan, Resident Warden, Larch Hill, Tibradden Lane, Dublin 16
+353-1- 4931410 (tel/fax)

Outdoor Details Larch Hill is the National Campsite of C.B.S.I. comprising of 80 acres and is surrounded by the natural amenities that will enhance your Scout activities. There is a toilet and shower block, religious facilities, tuck shop, wet weather shelter,  campfire circle and ample car parking is provided. A full time warden and voluntary service team (at weekends) are close at hand to help with your enquiries.

Indoor Details The Main House in open all year round and has accommodation and catering facilities for up to 60 people and is ideal for a Cub Pack Holiday, training courses and conferences. Alpha Lodge is a small self-contained unit, providing sleeping and catering facilities. Ideal for small groups of up to 15 people e.g.Venture Scouts.

Activities Set in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains and close to the start of the Wicklow Way, Larch Hill is the ideal base for hiking and hill walking.
With notice (3 weeks), the following activities are available on site:
Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Archery, Lazer tag, Pioneering, Nature Trails, Treasure Hunts, Beaver and Cub Challenges.

Travel Larch Hill is 5km from the Stena Sealink ferry port in Dun Laoghaire and 7km from Irish Ferry port in Dublin.  Dublin Airport is 10 km. Dublin Bus provide a regular service to within 0.5km of the site,
Bus No 47/47A from Hawkins Street.

Camp Fees Outdoor : from £0.80p Indoor : on request


BECKETTSFIELD COTTAGE
Centre Details Beckettsfield Cottage, Saggart Hill, Brittas, Co Dublin

Contact Person Chris Van Der Lee, 88 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 +353-1-6761908 (h)
+353-1-6612071 (fax)

Outdoor Details Beckettsfield is situated 15km south west of Dublin. It is 3 acres in size. The campsite can accommodate up to 50 persons. The site and cottage are only used by one Group/Unit at a time. No showers.  Open all year.

Indoor Details 2 Bunkrooms (total 27 beds). Social area / kitchen, toilet. Only let to one Group/Unit at a time.

Activities Site suitable for Scout/Guide games. 500 acres of public wood right beside the site - suitable for wide games,orienteering etc. Dublin City is a bus ride away, Wicklow Mountains 15km, Blessington Water Sport Centre 10km.

Travel Nearest Town - Rathcoole 5km Nearest Railway Station - Heuston station Dublin 15km
Nearest Bus - Brittas - 2.5 km Nearest Airport - Dublin Airport 25km.

Camp fees On request
 

Camp Fees On Request

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