The IMC Hut is located in Glendasan valley, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, in the
heart of the Wicklow mountains and within walking distance of the
popular climbing crag at Glendalough. It provides basic rustic self-catering
accommodation for groups involved in mountaineering and related activities.
Facilities
Facilities include:
Three dormitory rooms. Mattresses are supplied, but visitors need to bring their own sleeping-bags.
Toilets and two hot showers.
Central heating.
Cooking and dining facilities - gas rings, kettle, fridge. All gas, utensils, crockery, cutlery, cleaning materials are supplied.
Common room with open fireplace. Fuel is not supplied, but there are tools for cutting firewood.
Booking
The Hut is not open to passers-by; you must book in advance with the warden. The Hut can accommodate a maximum of 25 people, but space is only guaranteed for up to 20. Any IMC members who are also booked in have priority over the extra space.
The charge per night for each person staying is:
IMC members: €5.00
Others (including other MI clubs): €10.00
We do not normally accept exclusive-use bookings.
Getting there
The Hut is located about 3km west of Laragh village. Click here for directions.
Parking is available for at least 10 cars. IMC members are always welcome to park at the Hut, assuming there is space. (Do you really want to use the official Glendalough car-park?).
Leaving
Visitors must leave the Hut in good condition, cleaning thoroughly and taking away all rubbish.
Contact
For enquiries and bookings, contact Tony Groves at , or see him on Thursdays.
