Join HUGG Walks

Reserve your spot today by registering here: https://tinyurl.com/HUGGWalk

We know that grief can feel isolating, especially after losing someone to suicide.  That’s why we are launching HUGG Walks – a welcoming space where you can get outdoors, move at a comfortable pace and connect with others.

Led by experienced walkers with support from HUGG volunteers, these walks bring together the power of nature, gentle exercise, and shared understanding.  Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you’re welcome to join us. Feel free to bring along a friend or family members.

Why join a HUGG Walk?

  • Being outside can lift your mood and help clear your mind
  • Walking is a great way to ease stress and take care of yourself
  • You’ll be in good company – just a chance to connect naturally

What to wear

All walkers are advised to wear good comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the conditions. Hill walking shoes or boots are strongly advised for Medium and High Walks. Walks out in nature, especially those in the hills can often be mucky and conditions can change quickly, so it’s advisable to bring a change of clothes, carry a water bottle, something to eat and, if walking in cold weather, a hot drink. A small rucksack will usually fit all you need.

Dog Free Zone

Some of the areas we walk through are wildlife protected areas where sheep and deer roam freely and ground nesting birds can be found. To protect the environment and other walkers, we ask that you please refrain from bringing dogs with you.

HUGG Walks – Locations and Dates 

Our walks take place as listed below. Walk leaders will go at an easy pace to facilitate everyone on the walk. The aim is to stroll, giving people the time and space to enjoy the scenery and to allow for conversation while walking through nature, should walkers wish to chat.

Sunday 26th April

Upper Vartry Reservoir, Co Wicklow – 6.5km and 1.5 hours approx. Departing 10.30 am promptly

Meeting Point / Location: Vartry Trails Car Park. 

Parking availability: There is usually plenty of parking at this car park.

Notes: This is a looped walk around the Upper Section of the Vartry Reservoir, starting and finishing at the Vartry Trails Car Park. It is a flat or low walk through that runs through a mostly forested area alongside the reservoir.

Sunday 31st May

Dodder Walk, (Miltown to Bushy Park) Dublin – 7-8km and 2 hours approx. Departing 10.30 am promptly

Meeting Point / Location: Car Park opposite Wilde & Green

Parking availability: Limited at Start Point. Alternate parking in the Dropping Well Car Park or on the roadside nearby.

Notes: A lovely walk in a southerly direction out by the Dodder River, passing through three parks, returning home the same route.

Saturday 27th June

Russborough House Dublin – Distance and duration of walk TBC. Departing 10.30 am promptly

Meeting Point / Location: TBC

Parking availability: TBC

Saturday 25th July 

Bray Head & Hill View Loop  – 6km and 1.30hrs -2hrs approx. Departing 10.30 am promptly

Meeting Point / Location: TBC

Parking availability: TBC

Notes: This walk provides spectacular sea and mountain view’s.  It goes as far as the cross on top of Bray Head without the effort involved in the approach from Bray promenade.

Saturday 29th August

Bird Watch Ireland (East Coast Nature Reserve)  – 5km and 1-1.30hrs. Departing 10.30 am promptly

Meeting Point / Location: Entrance to Nature Reserve

Parking availability: Along the roadway

Notes: The East Coast Nature Reserve is on of the walk leaders favourite places to stroll. If you have a pair of binoculars or a camera do bring them along.  We’ll visit three Hides in the reserve.

Reserve your spot today by registering here: https://tinyurl.com/HUGGWalk

For any queries please email walks@HUGG.ie