This fieldtrip will explore some of the upland habitats of the Slieve Bloom Mountains around Gorteenameele. We will follow a paved Coillte track to start, before leaving the track and investigating the site of a former peat slide (over 30 years ago) that has now revegetated. The walk will continue across mountain blanket bog towards Clear Lake, close the Co. Offaly border. The walk will be strenuous in places, crossing through heavy vegetation (Heather and Purple Moorgrass).

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Meet: at the Gorteenameale. There are several laybys close by that will provide parking.