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Go Ireland is pleased to announce its Christmas Walking Weekend
based in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. Walk off the excesses of the festivities
on some of the best climbs/rambles in the country, while you stay
in quality accommodation in the seaside village of Glenbeigh.
Relax and unwind in Kerry in advance of the New Year resolutions.
Let Go Ireland organise everything while you take a walk on the
wild side!
Friday 26 December 2008
9.00 p.m. Registration and welcome briefing/slide show with Seán Ó Súilleabháin
at the Kerry Ocean Lodge, Glenbeigh.
Saturday 27 December 2008
Walk A: Carrauntoohil (1039m)
Distance: (depending on route) 12km/7.5miles Ascent: (depending
on route) 1,000m/3,300ft
Blow away the effects of over-indulgence on a climb onto Carrauntoohil,
Ireland’s highest mountain (1039m). This is for experienced
climbers. The ascent may be from the north via Coomcallee/The
Hag’s Glen, and up via the Eagle’s Nest (Cummeennoughter)
and O’Shea’s Gully. An alternative ascent is over
Caher (1001m). Weather and the opportunity for views will dictate
the routes of ascent and descent.
Walk B: Kerry Way – Derrycunnihy
and Gap of Dunloe
Distance: 14km/8.75miles Ascent: 200m/660ft
Experience the fairyland-like appearance of the ancient oak woods
on the shore of the Upper Lake of the Killarney National Park.
Your walk continues through the dramatic ice-carved gorge of the
Gap of Dunloe.
Sunday 28 December 2008
Walk A: Bealach Oisín to
Glenbeigh
Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: 815m/2,675ft
Spectacular views, out to the Atlantic and over Dingle Bay, should
be gained on a ridge walk from the top of Ballaghisheen Pass over
a number of summits (Knocknagapple, Colly, Macklaun and Beenreagh)
before joining the Kerry Way at the Windy Gap for the return to
your base at Glenbeigh.
Walk B – Dooks and Cromane
Distance: up to 13km/8miles Ascent: very little!
Experience a variety of habitats (beach, nature reserve, bog road)
on a gentle stroll near the shore of Dingle Bay and the Caragh
River estuary. It could be arranged to start and finish at a hostelry!
Monday 29 December 2008
Departure
Price: €265 per person sharing for 3 Night Package at Kerry
Ocean Lodge Accommodation is based on a twin/double sharing basis.
A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement.
For those willing to share, we will do our utmost to match solo
walkers.
Closing Date for Bookings: Thurs 18th December 2008
Price Includes:
• 3 Nights' B&B in quality guesthouse with en-suite
facilities in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
• 3 Full Irish breakfasts
• 2 packed lunches
• Choice of superb A or B walks on 2 days
• Coach/minibus transfers to walks each day.
• Experienced local walking guides.
• Welcome briefing and slide show.
Equipment: For all grades of walks, you will need warm and waterproof
clothing, including a hat, gloves and spare clothing. For both
walks, mountain boots with a good cleated sole (to prevent slipping)
and support (for the ankles) are essential. Bring along a flask
and lunch box in a small rucksack, which can hold your spare clothing.
Please note that jeans are not suitable (no insulation value when
wet) – warm tracksuit bottoms would be much better.
Don't forget to bring along musical instruments - useful even
for the coach transfers!!
Note: The organisers/guides reserve the right to classify walkers
on the basis of experience and suitability of equipment. Guides
may have to alter the walks to allow for weather or other factors
but this will be done only as a last resort.
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