Saturday 14th April 2012
Hosted by PEAKS MOUNTAINEERING CLUB, CLONMEL, CO. TIPPERARY
REGISTRATION: GRID REF: 087 138
THE GLENVIEW LOUNGE, GOATENBRIDGE, ARDFINNAN, CLONMEL, CO. TIPPERARY
GPS Co-ord: 52.276571,-7.872589
TIME (OPEN: CLOSE)
‘A’ Walk 7:00 am 7:30 am
‘B’ Walk 8:00 am 9:00 am
‘C’ Walk 10:00 am 11:00 am
ENTRY FEE: Reduced to €20.00 Includes a healthy and hearty two course meal
WALK A
(Self Navigating)
Distance: 29.5 km
Ascent: 1,606 m
Approx. Time: 7-9 hours
Description:
This walk starts out on the Avondue Way. It is an excellent walk requiring a very high level of fitness and experience. Walkers must be able to self-navigate.
*Control Card can be obtained on www.peaksmcclonmel.ie
OS laminated map of Knockmealdowns will be provided.
Start:
Bus leaving Glenview Lounge at 7.30 am
GPS Coord: 52.276571,-7.872589
All walkers must check in at Glenview Lounge at finish of walk to avoid Mountain Rescue call out.
WALK B
(Lead Walk)
Distance: 17 km
Ascent: 1,050 m
Approx. Time: 7 hours
Description:
A good walk over the high peaks of the Knockmealdowns, suitable for experienced walkers. Though this is a lead walk, it will require walkers to have a good level of fitness.
Start:
Bus leaving Glenview Lounge at 9.00 am GPS Coord: 52.276571,-7.872589 All walkers must check in at Glenview Lounge at finish of walk to avoid
Mountain Rescue call out.
WALK C
(Lead Walk)
Distance: 13 km
Ascent: 550 m
Approx. Time: 5 hours
Description:
Starts at Loughnans Bridge taking in Bay Lough and spectacular views of the Vee valley. It is suitable for walkers with a good level of fitness.
*Walking Boots essential
Start:
Bus leaving Glenview Lounge at 11 am
GPS Coord: 52.276571,-7.872589
All walkers must check in at Glenview Lounge at finish of walk to avoid Mountain Rescue call out.
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