About Seefin Passage tomb
Seefin passage tomb was constructed round 5,000 years in the past. The passage tomb has a small passage 7m lengthy via the centre. A stone on the entrance has carvings inscribed on its face. The youngsters love tracing the carvings and exploring the realm searching for extra.
The roof of the tomb is open and you’ll view it from the highest.
Key info in regards to the Seefin Mountain hike
- 2.4km out and again hike
- 1-hour hike
- Path effectively worn however no markers
- The tomb on the prime is 5,000 years previous
- Issue- Straightforward to reasonable
- Household-friendly however solely in good climate
- Finish of July it’s crammed with Fraughans
- Advice- Nice hike and the youngsters adore it
Seefin Trailhead automobile park
The place to begin of the Seefin passage tomb hike has 2 small automobile parks. One of many automobile parks has sufficient room for 3-4 vehicles. The opposite is the doorway right into a wooden.
Under is the Google map of the automobile parks.
Seefin Hike
Seehin Passage Tomb hike is fairly easy. We did an out-and-back hike from the automobile park.
The stroll begins beside the automobile park. Comply with the path up the aspect of the forest. The trail could be very clear to comply with and stroll alongside beside the fence for about 500m. The path then splits and you could flip left and stroll up towards the summit.
We walked this hike with our 5-year-old daughter and 1-year-old daughter. Our 5-year-old (Ourlitthiker) walked all of the path however acquired barely drained close to the top. It will get steep close to the top and he or she discovered it exhausting not having the ability to see the summit.
We turned left when the fence beside the wooden takes a pointy flip. The tree within the image under is an efficient marker. The hike begins to get steeper from this level nevertheless it’s solely 700m to the summit from this level.
We used the brand new Deuter consolation Professional to hold our 1-year-old daughter. We acquired the child’s provider from 53 levels north. The provider has obtained a facelift from our previous provider with buckles, frames and attachments. We liked the brand new revisions and so does our tiny little hiker.
We hiked the path on the finish of July and we had been surrounded by native Irish Fraughans which we munched on the entire approach to the summit.
Map to hike to Seefin Summit
The summit of Seefin Passage Tomb
Once we reached the summit of Seefin, we had a stunning picnic and admired the attractive views of the encircling west Wicklow sights.
Conclusion
We liked this hike. It’s a excellent little starter hike for small legs. Come early as there’s restricted parking. It’s a lovely hike with nice views of the Blessington lakes.
