Ballyhoura International Walking FestivalWalks & Info May 5th - May 7th 2012

Saturday May 5th

Monday May 7th

Sunday May 6th

Ballyhoura Marathon Challenge - A (Walk /Jog/ Run)7.30am Registration at Kil�nane Education Centre.8.30am Start from Kil�nane Village. Challenging marked 26.2mile route traversing foresttrack, open mountain and riverbanks through the scenic Ballyhoura landscape. Return to Kil�nane EducationCentre for showers & dinner. Brand new route this year.Duration: 6hours +

Half Marathon - A9.30am Registration at Kil�nane Education Centre.10.30am Start from Kil�nane Village.Start from Kil�nane, this 13 mile walk takes in Glenroe, Darragh hills, a river bank walk to Kil�ynn church, returnto Kil�nane via Magner’s Wood for some well earned refreshments.Duration: 5hours +

B - Walk9.30am Registration at Kil�nane Education Centre.10.30 am Start from Kil�nane Village.Start from Kil�nane, follow the renowned Ballyhoura Way onto Slievereagh and return to Kil�nane through the magical Killeen wood for refreshments.Duration: 4hours approx.

Animal Sanctuary Dog Walk - CThis is an opportunity to walk your dog or indeed come & walk one ofour canine friends (or let them walk you!) at the animal sanctuaryoutside Kil�nane. The walk will take place in the �eld of dreams andforest walks. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the sanctuary.Start Time: 1pmDuration: 1 HourRegistration: Field of Dreams Sanctuary, Moorstown, Kil�nane

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For safety reasons these walks are subject to change at any time given the weather conditions prevailing on the day. The decision of the Leader will be �nal.

All walks today take place in the Galty Mountain Range.Please note a strenuous level of �tness is required for the High Level ‘A’ Walk. Participants and gear will be subject to vetting, in the interests of safety by facilitators.The following walks will assemble for registration and departure from Lisvarrinane.

‘A’ Strenuous The 7 Peaks Challenge8.30am Registration in Lisvarrinane Village (Moroneys Bar).9.15am Start. Bus to Clydagh Bridge to start of walk. This is a most challenging walk taking in Far Breaga Greenane, Galtybeag, Galty Mor, Slievecushnabinnia, Carrignabionna and Lyracappall. Refreshments & entertainment after walk in Moroneys pub.Duration: 7 hours+

‘A’ Level Moderate9.30am Registration in Lisvarrinane Village, (Moroneys Bar).10.00am Start, Bus to Cush Carpark for start of walk. This walk takes in Cush Peak the spectacular Corrie Lakes on the northern slopes of the Galtys and return by theice road to Lisvarrinane for refreshments.Duration: 5 hours +

‘B’ Walk10.00am Registration in Lisvarrinane Village, (Moroneys Bar).10.30am Start from Village.Departing Lisvarrinane village, we make our way through Ballinacourty, past Aherlow House Hotel & the holiday homes to Christ The King statue taking in the nature trail & return to village for refreshments.This walk is suitable for families.Duration: 4 hours approx

‘A’ Walk FAMILY DAY TO GALTYMORE9.30am Registration at Community Centre Kilbehenny10.00am Car Pool Transfer to start.Walk the Black Road to Galtymore, the highest inland mountain in Ireland taking in the Airmens monument & return to start. This is the gentlest of the routes toGaltymore but the achievement is very satisfying.Led walk. Refreshments afterwards.Duration: 6 hours +

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Doneraile Heritage Walk - CExplore the history of Doneraile Park through a guided tour. Learn of the Georgian Doneraile Court, home to St. Ledger family until 1969. Follow the trail along the portico gate lodge, the hunting bridge, 300 old trees and a herd of Irish deer and enjoy views of the park.Start Time: 2.00pmDuration: 2.5 hoursRegistration: Doneraile Park entrance gates.

Cush Earthworks Archaeology Walk - CA walk overlooking the fertile plains of East Limerick where you canlearn about the Iron Age agricultural community dating from about 1,000BC to 400AD and visit our newly opened Interpretive CentreStart Time: 2.30pmDuration: 2.5 hoursRegistration: Ballinvreena Community Hall

Labbamologga Townland Walk - CFamily orientated scenic walk exploring the community around Labbamologga through the local �eld names, history, heritage and lovely scenery.Start Time: 2pmDuration: 2.5 hoursRegistration: T.O. Car Park

Kilbehenny Heritage Walk - CFamily orientated archaeology and heritage walk exploring Galty Castle Wood near Kilbehenny.Start Time: 2pmDuration: 2 hoursRegistration: Galty Castle Wood

Kilmallock Walled Town Walk - CExplore the medieval walled town of Kilmallock, learn of ecclesiastical origins starting in the 6th Century, a monastery having been founded here by St. Malach, visit the ruins of Kilmallock Abbey, a 13th Century Dominican building, the Blossom Gate from the 16th Century & surrounding town walls.Start time: 2pmDuration: 2.5 hoursRegistration: Kilmallock Church

Lough Gur Archaeology Walk - CVisit Grange stone circle and continue to discover all about the Earls of Desmond, the plantation of Munster and the vaults, the graves of Teampall Nua. Learn of burial practices and local customs at the Megalithic Tomb before �nally hearing of the legend Geroid Larla and the siege of LoughGur Castle in 1641 at the lake front.Start Time: 11amDuration: 3 hoursRegistration: Riordan’s Pub, Holy Cross

Kil�nane Town Historical and Heritage Walk - CA Tour of the Town starting from Ballyhoura Centre, Main Street.Suitable for buggy and family walk.Start Time: 4pmDuration: 1.5 hoursRegistration: Ballyhoura Centre, Kil�nane

‘B’ Walk10.00am Registration Ardpatrick Community Hall10.30am Start Ardpatrick villageFrom the picturesque village of Ardpatrick take bus transfer to the Lacca car park for start of walk. Taking in See�n Mountain (the highest point on the Ballyhouras), Blackrock & return to Ardpatrick for refreshments viaToor Boreen.Duration: 4 hours approx.

Universal Access Walk - C12.00am Registration at Doneraile Park12.30pm Start Doneraile ParkThis walk is designed for persons with impaired mobility, wheelchair users & the visually impaired. Enjoy the delights of nature within Doneraile Wildlife Park assisted by members of the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. If assistance is required pre-booking is essential, contact Eugene Stephens, Walks Facilitator, 087 2804637. This walk is free & refreshmentsafter in Doneraile Park.

Ballyhoura Bears Mountain Navigation Challenge8.00am Registration Ardpatrick Community Hall9.00am Start Ardpatrick villageThe Ballyhoura Bears Mountain Challenge is for walkers with an interest in navigation and mountain skills. Enter as an individual or team of 2 at beginner or advanced level.Plan and follow a route across the Ballyhouras completing mountain skills tasks along the way. Check our website for more details.