Mar 11th, 2010
Sunday Walks.
14th March 2010.
Killarney: Tomies Wood to Meeting of the Waters.
Delightful nature walk with a variety of habitats of mountain moorland, lakes and O’Sullivan’s Cascade, a must to see. We have a 90% chance of seeing Sika deer on the walk.
Start; Tomies Wood and finish at Dinis cottage, Old Weir Bridge.
Distance 7.5 miles, 12 km.
Grade; easy to one section difficult.
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21st March 2010.
Glenbeigh: Rossbeigh Hill.
This walk, situated near the picturesque village of Glenbeigh incorporates open mountain, woodland and surfaced beach road. Some walkers may decice to dine out before their journey home.
Distance 6.5 miles, 11 km
Grade; moderate.
Meet outside Hanafin’s pub, Annascaul. Leave 10am sharp.
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28th March 2010.
Dingle: Ventry beach to Clogher strand.
Starting and finishing on sand this walk has panoramic views of the Blasket Islands, the Skelligs and Dingle Bay. For aching feet paddle along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
Start; Ventry and finish Clogher.
Distance 8 miles, 12 km.
Grade; moderate.
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4th April (Easter Sunday)
Dingle: Mount Brandon.
A magical, mysterious, enchanting walk Cnoc Breandain second highest mountain in Ireland rises 952 metres, 3127 ft above sea level. The area is full of geological discoveries, corrie lakes, steep cliffs rocky ridges and boulders. The views from the top are simply breathtaking.
Start and finish Faha Cloghane.
Distance; 6.5 miles 11 km.
Grade; difficult.
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11th April 2010.
Camp: Killelton to Tonevane.
Killelton site consists of the remains of an oratory and other buildings. Walking is on surfaced by roads with the majority of this walk along unsurfaced mountain pathways which follow the slopes of the Slieve Mish Mountains. Refreshments in Hanlon’s cottage provided.
Start; Killelton & finish Hanlon’s cottage.
Distance 9 miles, 13 km.
Grade; moderate.
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18th April 2010.
Dingle: Pedlar’s Lake and Strickeen Mountain.
Rocks, rocks and boulders are an apt description for the start of this walk. Be prepared for some rock climbing, steep cliffs and strenuous tearing of one’s muscles. Very challenging but also rewarding.
Start; waterfall Connor Pass.
Finish; Main road to Dingle.
Distance; (estimated) 4 miles, 6 km.
Grade; difficult..
Alternative easier walk. _
Starting at Connor Pass car park.
Walk to Dingle town along the mountainside on the Western side of the main road.
Distance 4.5 miles, 7.25 km. Time 3 hours.
Grade moderate.________________________________________
