Vacation ideas, news, offers… sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you in touch with Ireland. The Club organises an annual walking festival each year, and is held over the May Bank Holiday Weekend (the 1st Monday in May is an Irish Holiday). There are two types of walks to choose from: a 10km circular walk, and a 20km circular walk. The C walks include the Maunmean & the Killary Fjord Famine Trail.
These include family friendly walks with Alpachas, a photo walk with the award winning photographer Paul Moore and for the more experienced walker who doesn’t mind getting their feet wet a Geological Odessy in the Silver River with John Feehan.
The sort of countryside "that's lovely on foot because you can see it. From 3rd to 10th May, the festival includes trails, rambles and hikes all led by local trained guides. Hmm, don't know that email. Here’s a link to the website with lots more details of the walks they have planned! To find out more information about this weekend walk, check out their eventbrite page.
Entertainment is also organised for the 3 nights of the Festival. Look out for our newsletter in your inbox. Covering very different terrain for my walking boots, the Mourne International Walking Festival in June rustles up long walks, a high mountain route and low-level blanket bog. The Mourne International Walking Festival has been running for many years.
A wide variety of walks, such as the Heritage Walk on Saturday, which features spectacular scenery while learning about the interesting heritage of North West Donegal, walk along the Railway from Falcarragh to Dunlewey, followed by the more challenging ancient burial path from Gweedore to Tullaghbegley, Falcarragh on Sunday. Call: +353 404 45152. email: info@walkinghikingireland.com. It is one of the oldest walking festivals in Ireland and offers a great range of walks of varying challenge over 3 days. The route will be marshalled by the North West MRT members and there is an also an option for a guided walk commencing at 10:15hrs and 10:30hrs for those who wish to be accompanied during this walk. Castlebar International 4 Days' Walks Office, New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Sperrins & Killeter Walking Festival 2019 Head for the Hills this summer and discover the epic beauty on our doorstep as part of the Sperrins and Killeter Walking Festivals. As I sat out in a sheltered corner last week, eyes closed and face upturned to the sun, I realised it was here. A night walk on Friday the 25th promising to be a unique and adventurous experience.
Another unique element of the festival is that the local farmers get involved with guiding the walks and share their vast knowledge, folklore and history of the land. Walking Hiking. During this two day events, walks will include Mweelrea, Benbaun, Sheefry mountains, Maamtrasna, the Western way from Mayo into Galway and the Killary Fjord Famine Trail. Last year many youth groups came along to experience the great sights of Divis along with individuals raising money for their own good causes. 2020 Date to be Announced. Each walk will be led by a qualified guide, and, sometimes, the local farmers get involved by leading the hikes as well, sharing their knowledge of folklore and history of the land. Omagh Man Walks Entire Length of Ireland to Visit Late Wife’s Grave. The North Leitrim Gens Hill Walking Festival, 8 of the Best Walks in Ireland for a Crisp Autumnal Day, Mary Nolan Hickey: Running a Lap of the Map, 7 Incredible Road Trips That Are Even Better by Bike, Meet the Nominees: The Waterways Champion Award Brought to You by Waterways Ireland, 10 of the Best Adventure Races in Ireland in 2019, *VOTE NOW* Outsider Awards 2018: Best Outdoor/ Adventure Film of the Year, Outsider Awards: Best Outdoor/Adventure Film or Video 2017, *VOTE NOW* Outsider Awards 2018: Outdoor Adventure Photo of the Year. There’s not much information out there yet, so here’s what was on last year, and when there are details they’ll be on that site! Walkers can choose from Geopark walks, night, nature, forest and history rambles, heritage, family and fitness trails and atmospheric dusk walks, along with a hike on The Cavan Way! Walking Festivals.
All walks MUST be pre-booked as there will be NO registration on the day. At the age of 48 he travelled to Europe founding monasteries along the way in France, Germany, Austria, eventually settling in Bobbio, Italy where he was laid to rest in 615AD.”. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Rugged or gentle, desolate or welcoming, violently dramatic or perfect for paddling, Ireland’s beaches and cliffs offer... There’s no better way to understand the past than by walking through history in some of Ireland's oldest cities. But, oh, how it has mushroomed and there are now around 30 to 40 walking festivals across the whole island, varying in size but each catering to all levels of fitness. If you’re interested it’s still possible to add your name to their waiting list, just check out their website. info@outsider.ie Entertainment is also organised for the 3 nights of the Festival. Want to get away for a quick holiday with fresh air, plenty of exercise, good craic and even better company? 10km Walk: An excellent short family hike along a marshalled route taking in the Belfast Hills including Black Mountain, and Divis Mountain which provide the backdrop to the city’s skyline. Explore incredible sights from Belfast to Derry~Londonderry along this legendary coastline. Entry into the relevant month page on walksaroundbritain.co.uk with either a logo or a photo. Read More. They also have ticket options that include B&Bs/accommodation, check out this website for more details. This website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience. They offer spectacular views across Northern Ireland, Belfast Lough and as far as Donegal and the coasts of England, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Privacy Policy. However, we do also realise that quitting jobs and living on the road (eating far too many packets of instant noodles and drying socks on in the wind) isn’t for everyone. Formally known as the Leenane Mountain Walking Festival, the festival takes plaec in the village of Leenane, which is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions. tel.
Note: Please fill in your email address manually instead of copy/pasting it. Walking Short Breaks and Mountain Skills Courses. Ardara’s Walking Festival will have everything from short strolls to strenuous hikes, all in the spirit of stretching your legs, meeting new people, having great conversations, and enjoying all the Ireland’s landscape has to offer. This festival offers an amazing chance to connect with like-minded people, make some new friends, and have some great craic along the way. Dublin 2 Walking tickets are priced at €65.00 for two days or €35 for one day. Get off the beaten track and connect with nature in the unspoilt and uncongested Slieve Bloom Mountains where you will find a great choice of walking trails ranging in distance from 4km to 75km. Over three days, participants will choose routes ranging from 10k to 40k where they will encounter the gorgeous scenery of the Mourne Mountains and the surrounding countryside.
Great walking festivals set in spectacular surroundings include the Mourne International Walking Festival in County Down, a region that inspired CS Lewis to create Narnia, as well as the Wicklow Walking Festival, which takes in local flora and fauna in the Garden of Ireland.. Or you can take to the water. Currently I don’t know many of the details, so here are the links to their website and their facebook page! "Pure, spontaneous, unpretentious magic!". For the full information on each of these walks, refer to their brochure.
Included in the programme are: Climb Leinster’s highest peak, Lugnaquilla (925 m). TBC March 2019. This weekend offers a wide selection of walking experiences from which you can choose, including Leinster’s highest peak, Lugnaquilla (925 m); a night hike along Glendalough, the Spinc and Lugduff; Derrybawm and Mullacor Mountain; Wicklow Way; Scarr Mountain; Kanturk; and more.
In aid of the North West Mountain Rescue Team (NWMRT) held in association with the National Trust and Cotswold Outdoor. 2019 is the ninth year of the popular festival of walking, which takes place at a variety of locations throughout County Cavan. tel. Click below to register for this years Castlebar International 4 Days Walks! 2019 Cavan Walking Festival. +353 (0) 87 919 0687 The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is perfect for walkers who want to come and enjoy mountain treks, woodland strolls, or riverside walks along the lush landscape. As I write this (check update date!)