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NEW
YEAR WALKING WEEKEND 2009/2010
Go Ireland is pleased to announce its New Year 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 as you make your New Year resolutions. Let
Go Ireland organise everything while you take walks on the wild
side!
Wednesday 30 December 2009
9.00 p.m. Registration and welcome briefing/photo presentation
with Seán Ó Súilleabháin at the Kerry
Ocean Lodge, Glenbeigh.
Thursday 31 December 2009
Walk A: Carrauntoohil (1039m)
Distance: (depending on route) 12km/7.5miles
Ascent: up to 1,150m/3,750ft
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), a (partial) circuit of Coomloughra Glen. Weather
and the opportunity for views will dictate the routes up and down.
Walk B: Kerry Way – Seefin
Circuit
Distance: 12km/7.5miles
Ascent: 330m/1,100ft
We can experience the magnificent scenery described recently by
Christopher Somerville in the Irish Independent’s ‘Walk
of the Week’ – views of Dingle Bay, the MacGillycuddy’s
Reeks, Castlemaine Harbour, indeed much of mid-Kerry. Starting
and finishing the walk in Glenbeigh keeps it simple, a way of
reserving energy for the coming evening.
Friday 1 January 2010
Walk A: Mangerton Mountain
Distance: (depending on route) up to 15km/9.5miles
Ascent: up
to 1,040m/3,400ft
There is ample scope for tailoring a climb to suit the day and
the weather. A full circuit of the dramatic Glenacappul (the Horse’s
Glen) to the east of the Killarney National Park could stretch
those in the humour for it. A trip up Mangerton on its own and
a walk down through the woods of Muckross would allow for easy
and quick repair to a local hostelry! Let’s see.
Walk B – The Devil’s
Punch Bowl
Distance: 7km/4.5 miles to 10.5km/6.5miles
Ascent: 530m/1,750
ft.
The bridle path up to and down from the Devil’s Punch Bowl
allows for a leisurely walk, all the time enjoying splendid views
over Killarney’s lakes. An optional walk through Muckross
Wood could allow us to join, chase or beat colleagues from Walk
A to a welcoming hostelry.
Saturday 2 January 2010
Departure after a hearty Irish breakfast.
Price: €230 per person sharing for 3 Night
Package at Kerry Ocean Lodge or any of the Guesthouses in the
village. (Based on
a minimum of 2 people). Accommodation is based on a twin/double-sharing
basis. A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement
of €20
per night. For those willing to share, we will do our utmost to
match solo walkers.
Closing Date for Bookings: 11th December 2009
Price Includes:
- 3 Nights' B&B in quality guesthouses with en-suite facilities
in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
- 3 Full Irish breakfasts
- 2 pack 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 photo presentation.
Add €30 supplement if you would like to include New Year’s
Eve dinner in the Towers Hotel.
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 well 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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