Sunday 15th April 2012
South Tipperary Tourism Company and Aherlow Fáilte Society invite you to join with us on the first of a series of guided walks promoting walking in South Tipperary in 2012.
From Christ the King in the Glen of Aherlow, we will follow the way marked path on the Ballinacourty Loop Walk and take in the breathtaking view of Tipperary’s Galtee Mountains. Experience the freedom of the great outdoors for adventure and family fun.
Route: Ballinacourty Loop Walk
Theme: Family Friendly & Nature – A Walkers Paradise
Date: Sunday 15th April 2012
Meeting time: 12 noon
Meeting point: Aherlow House Hotel
Length of walks: 5km and 11km
Estimated time of walk: You have a choice of two walks, a one hour walk and a two hour walk. Both will leave together from Aherlow House Hotel at 12 noon.
Light refreshments will be available at Aherlow House Hotel.
Wear suitable clothing & footwear; bring water. Please note that this walk is not buggy or wheelchair accessible.
For further details contact: Con Ryan, Rural Recreation Officer, South Tipperary Development Company on 0870556465
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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