About Beckettsfield: Roger Beckett was a Cub and Scout in Taney Parish. As an adult, he
​became a dynamic Scout Leader. Then, tragically, at age 28, he passed away.
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Soon afterwards, the Beckett family purchased a property on Saggart Hill. They donated it to the organisation Roger loved best: 20th Dublin (Dundrum) Scouts.
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Since 1980, Beckettsfield has provided our urban Scout Group with a foothold in the wilderness. Scores of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have hiked the surrounding trails. They've camped, played games and sung campfire songs at Beckettsfield. On rainy nights and during winter months, the Beckettsfield Camphouse has provided our Scouts with a place to stay that is warm and dry.
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Today essential renovations are underway so that the camphouse at Beckettsfield can be enjoyed by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (and even Brownies and Guides!) for decades to come.
Beckettsfield Scout Activity Centre.
Location: Saggart Hill, Brittas, Co. Dublin.
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Camp fees: On request
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Contact: Roger Brooks
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Phone: + 353 (0)87 236 5110
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E-mail: beckettsfield@gmail.com
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Beckettsfield Campsite and Cottage
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(Sponsored by 20th Dublin (Dundrum) Scout Group)
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Camping Bunkroom Toilets Shower Hiking Campfire
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Originally a foresters' cottage, rebuilt in 1980, and now partially restored in 2012 (phase I) and considerably modernised including being fully rewired, additional fire exits created, new emergency lighting throughout, in conjunction with a new fire/smoke alarm system. The full ceiling has also been fire sealed and the attic has been fully insulated. Phase II will commence late 2013.
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​Location: South West Dublin, on the south side of Saggart Hill (15 KM from Dublin City)
OS Map 50: Ref. O,013231
GPS: 53° 14" 49.00N
6° 29" 01.00W
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​Nearest Village: Rathcoole-4KM-3 supermarkets
Brittas - 2.5 KM
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​Indoor Facilities: 10 Bed Bunkroom with en-suite toilet, shower and washbasins.
9 Additional Bunks can be catered in the Livingroom, with separate toilets available.
Living Room, with Large open fire and kithenette.
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​Outdoor Facilities: 2.5 acre camp site
Sheltered Campfire Area
Adjacent to Coillte Forest - perfect for wide games and bivvying
Close to Dublin/Wicklow mountains for endless hiking trails.
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​Other Attractions: Blessington Lakes
Brittas Equestrian Centre
Calliaghstown Equestrian Centre
Kippure Estate Adventure Centre (www.kippure.com)
Avon Ri Adventure Centre, Blessington (www.avonri.com)
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