Write a commentThis weekend sees the Mourne International Walking Festival. The event is organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and it will be held on 24-26 June 2016.
Timetable of walks can be seen below.
Friday 24 June
Walks 1, 2 and 3 - Lowland
These walks include roads and tracks with uneven ground and stiles to climb. These walks are premarked and self-guided. Distances range between 10 – 40km so please choose the walk most suited to your level of fitness.
Saturday 25 June
Walk 4 – 13km Mountain Ramble (Strenuous)
Registration Centre, bus to Happy Valley, path to Hare’s Gap contouring Slieve Bearnagh to the Brandy Pad, Glen River Path, Drinnahilly, Donard Wood, Newcastle, Registration Centre.
Walk 5 – 12km Mountain Hike (Very Strenuous)
Registration Centre, bus to Ott Car Park, track to summit of Doan, summit of Ben Crom, summit of Slieve Bearnagh, summit of Slieve Meelmore, path to Happy Valley, Happy Valley Car Park, bus to Registration Centre.
Sunday 26 June
Walk 4 – 15km Mountain Ramble (Strenuous)
Registration Centre, bus to Carrick Little car park, follow path adjacent to Douglas Crag, Annalong Valley, Brandy Pad, Hare’s Gap, Trassey Track, Meelmore Lodge, bus to Registration Centre.
Walk 5 – 10.5km Mountain Hike (Very Strenuous)
Registration Centre, bus to Bloody Bridge, Quarry Track to Bog of Donard, Slieve Donard, Glen River Path to Donard Park, bus to Registration Centre.
Walk 6 – 9km Slieve Gullion Mountain Walk (Moderate)
Start at Slieve Gullion Forest Park and walk County Armagh’s highest mountain which is an eroded
volcanic plug in the centre of a ring dyke. The trail is overlooking the scenic countryside of South Armagh
and North Louth. The walk includes hearing all about the folklore of the area; the fairies and the warriors;
you’ll also hear about the fascinating 19th century history of the forest park and life in South Armagh.
Walk 7 – A FREE Family Magical Walk Once upon a time, a long time ago, there was a witch, a goblin, a land of fairies and a hero called Finn McCool. Take a journey of magic and imagination in Slieve Gullion and learn about the wonders of the forest.
The guided walk is geared towards children of 4-10 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Why not bring along a picnic and enjoy the wonderful surroundings? Pre-booking essential.
You can check out all the walks at www.mournewalking.co.uk
