Curlew Walkers Open Weekend September 22nd and 23rd 2012
Posted on: Tue 11th September 12:29am
Open weekend, please spread the word that all are welcome to join our walks this weekend Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September. Both days we will meet on the Crescent in Boyle at 11am.
Saturday walks programme.
Level C. Ballinafad to Castlebaldwin, route will follow the historical trail over the Bricklieve Mts, length 12km with 200m climb, time 3 to 4 hours.
Level A. Boyle to Castlebaldwin, route will follow the historical trail over the Curlew and Bricklieve Mts, length 18km with 400m climb. Water proof boots needed for the Curlews, time 6 hours approx.
Sunday walks programme.
Level C. Arigna village to The Bogside Inn, route will follow the miners way & historical trail over the over Kilronan Mt. and past Lough Meelagh, length 12km with 200m climb, 3 to 4 hours.
Level A. Arigna village to The Bogside Inn, route will head north up the Arigna valley to Greaghnafarna National school and then follow the miners way & historical trail cross the Arigna river and over Kilronan Mt. and past Lough Meelagh, length 18km with 500m climb, time 6 hours approx.
For reasons of safety and personal comfort, all members and guests walking with the club must have the following basic items of equipment: Strong waterproof boots, Waterproof clothing and a walking stick, Woollen hat and gloves, Adequate food and liquids, A whistle and a rucksack for all items.
For more information contact Philip James 086 3353000