Walks
Sunday 20th May 2012.
“A” Walk. Mullaghanattin and Cloon Horseshoe.
members only.
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Starting point; Ballaghbema Gap, Glencar.
Finishing Point; Cloon Lake Glencar.
Meeting point (1); Hanafin’s bar Annascaul at 10.00
Meeting point (2); Castkemaine at 10.40
Grade; Very difficult. Members only.
Distance; 10 miles, 16 km.
Time; 7 hours.
Highest Point; 2536 ft, 795 m.
Terrain; Open mountain, rock scrambling
and steep cliffs, BEWARE.
Leader; William Glasgow Howe, Myra Spillane.
Leaving Hanafin’s bar Annascaul at 10.00 we will drive to Glencar and from there to Cloon Lake where we will leave some of our cars for the return journey. Then we will continue driving to the car park on top of Ballaghbema Gap. On setting out we will climb the steep slope leading to Mullaghanattin. The slope eases out before we reach Mulaghanattin which is the highest part of the walk. After that we will do a long ridge walk curving Northwards all around the Cloon area below and ending at Cloon Lake. This is quite rough territory with many ups and downs but the remote setting and the unspoiled scenery will make it worth the effort. In the evcnt of poor weather condidions we may decide to shorten the walk.
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“B” walk. Annascaul – Minard -Tom Crean walk.
Meeting Point; Hanafin’s bar Annascaul at 10.00
Length; 7 miles, 11 km.
Time; 3 hours.
Grade; Easy to moderate.
Terrain; Surfaced minor roads.
Starting and finishing point; Hanafin’s bar Annascaul.
Leaving Hanafin’s bar at 10.00 we will walk the delightful high road to Minard Castle. This is part of the Dingle way and on our left (or to the South) the picturesque Acres hill looms above. This route also gives us a clear view of the main Dingle road below and the mountains of the Dingle peninsula to the North. Pausing at Minard we will view the castle and explore the holy well close by. Afterwards we will walk North, crossing the main Annascaul to Dingle road, (watch for traffic) and take the minor road toward Gort na Chorrain. After a mile we will pass Tom Crean’s house and just beyond the house we have a choice of visiting Tom Crean’s grave at Ballynacourty. This small detour will add about a mile and a half 2.5 km to our walk so if anyone prefers, the straight on road will lead directly to Annascaul.
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