This year we will be hosting our Autumn Gathering in conjunction with Irish Ramblers in the beautiful setting of Wicklow.

The Autumn Gathering 2026 will be hosted in conjunction with the Irish Ramblers and will be based out of the Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge which is very conveniently situated in the Vale of Avoca, Co Wicklow with easy access to a wide variety of walking routes to suit all levels of fitness. Registration for the weekend is €60 which is subsidised by Mountaineering Ireland and includes talks, activities, workshops, dinner on Saturday evening, a gift, and buses where needed. There is an alternative fee of €35 for those who do not want to attend the Saturday evening dinner in the hotel.

The weekend will start with registration from 6.30pm at the Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge where you will receive a gift and full details for the weekend ahead. The welcome talk will take place from 8.00pm. Saturday sees a full programme of activities including hillwalking, navigation and climbing in and around the Wicklow mountains. Sunday morning will have a workshops on offer commencing at 10.00am.

You can book accommodation directly with the Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge. Please let the hotel know you are with the Mountaineering Ireland Autumn Gathering at the time of booking accommodation to avail of a special rate. Reference number is GA000572. Rates are: €187.50 per person sharing in the Lodge and €207.50 in the main Hotel for 2 nights B&B. Single occupancy supplement is €50 per night.

Please take some time to read through our information pack before booking, as you will be asked to choose your walk and workshop when registering.

This is a members only event. To join please visit www.mountaineering.ie .

We hope to see you there!

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