# Event Details - **Event Name**: Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn basic navigation skills and key safety tips to help you stay safe on the hills!About this EventMountaineering Ireland’s Happy Hiking Hills Skills Programme returns in Summer 2026 for its fifth year. These Hill Skills Days are a great opportunity for anyone new to the hills or those who want to learn the basics of navigation to join a qualified instructor for a full day's training and to gain useful information and skills that will help keep you safe on the hills.This programme is subsidised by Mountaineering Ireland. The registration fee for each Hill Skills Day is €25. This programme is for adults only, and both members and non-members of Mountaineering Ireland are welcome.This Hill Skills day will be based in Waterford. Meet at Mauma Road Car Park.We will spend some time looking at the map and features and then head in to the mountains from Mauma Road to Barna Madra Standing Stone distance 8km high point 617m. Throughout the day you will learn about movement skills, basic navigation, map reading, equipment, and safety considerations.What gear do I need?Hiking boots / walking shoes with woolly or synthetic socks (not cotton)Comfortable clothing, e.g. leggings / tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer (try to avoid cotton)Small backpackWaterproof jacket and pantsHat and glovesAn extra warm layer or two in your backpackWater (minimum 1.5 litres), lunch and snacksSunscreen, personal medicine (e.g. inhaler, EpiPen, etc.)OSI, Harvey or EastWest map of the area and a compass if you have one – maps and compasses may be supplied by the instructor.Mobile phone (fully charged)Refund policy: refunds will be granted if requested at least 7 days before the event. For cancellations within 7 days of the event, your ticket will refunded if the spot is taken by someone else.Please note: this programme is not suitable for those who have already participated in a Mountain Skills course, it is targeted at novices and should not be used as a Mountain Skills refresher.Disclaimer: Mountaineering Ireland recognises that climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/happy-hiking-hill-skills-day-4th-jul-waterford/100001991055933896 - **Event Categories**: fitness, trips-adventures, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Mauma Road - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Waterford - **state**: WD - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Mauma Road - **lat**: 52.2572983 - **long**: -7.1115235 - **full address**: Mauma Road, Mauma Road, Waterford, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2f6a14328e099a06c92a98b8ad7c74868a9a978b17b7758848c22a3b300e133a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc223f51-gmir.jpg?v=1782030616 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford being held? - **A:** Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Mauma Road, Mauma Road, Waterford, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford? - **A:** Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford is organized by Mountaineering Ireland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Happy Hiking - Hill Skills Day - 4th Jul - Waterford is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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