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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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