Go Ireland
is pleased to announce its New Year
Walking Festival 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!
>> BOOK THIS TOUR
FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 2010
9.00 p.m. Registration
and welcome briefing/photo presentation
with Seán Ó Súilleabháin
at the Kerry Ocean Lodge, Glenbeigh.
SATURDAY
1 JANUARY 2011
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.
SUNDAY
2 JANUARY 2011
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.
MONDAY 3 JANUARY 2010
Departure
€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:
15th December 2010
• 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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