Sliabh An Iarainn Walking Festival - 2015

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Sliabh An Iarainn Walking Festival - 2015

By Sliabh An Iarainn Hill Walking Club

Date and time

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 09:00 - Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:00 GMT+1

Location

Drumshanbo

Ireland

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Description

NOTE: Although pre-booking has ended, there are places on all walks available so you can pay for your walk when you register. Registration takes place at the Lough Allen Hotel beginning at 09:00 on Saturday and Sunday.


Two day walking festival on Sliabh An Iarainn, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.


Base point for the festival weekend is the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo

Website: http://www.loughallenhotel.com/
Phone: 071 694 0100


Please note: All ticket sales are final and tickets are non-refundable


Saturday April 11th

Grade A Walk

Mass Rock Challenge

Registration: 9:00 - 9:45am Bus departs 10:00am sharp

Walk Overview: This walk begins at the Mass Rock in Ballinaglera and finishes at the Mass Rock in Aghacashel. The walk crosses the summits of Bencroy and Sliabh An Iarainn. Bus will collect walkers in Aghacashel and return to the Lough Allen Hotel.

Distance: 17.5km | Height Gain: 740m | Walking Time: 5 - 6 hrs

Grade B Walk

Rivers and Waterfalls

Registration: 9:00 - 9:45am Bus departs 10:00am sharp

Walk Overview: Starting in Ballinaglera, this walk takes in the rivers and waterfalls flowing down from Sliabh An Iarainn before crossing the summit of Sliabh An Iarainn and finishing in Aghacashel. Bus will collect walkers in Aghacashel and return to the Lough Allen Hotel.

Distance: 11.5km | Height Gain: 630m | Walking Time: 4 hrs

Grade C Walk

Shannon Blue Way Walk

Registration: 10.00 - 10:45am Bus departs 11.00am sharp

Walk Overview: This is a family friendly walk along the newly opened Shannon Blue Way walk on the Battlebridge Loop.

Distance: 7km | Height Gain: none | Walking Time: 2 - 2.5 hrs

Sunday April 12th

All Sunday Walks sponsored by Border Uplands Project

www.borderuplands.com

Grade A Walk

Iron Mountain Challenge 2

Registration: 9:00 - 9:45am Bus departs 10:00am sharp

Walk Overview: This walk will take in the views of Lough Allen and the Lakelands as you ascend up the west side of Sliabh An Iarainn, cross the summit and descend into Drumshanbo returning to the Lough Allen Hotel

Distance: 17km | Height Gain: 720m | Walking Time: 5 - 6 hrs

Grade B Walk

Sliabh An Iarainn Walk

Registration: 9:30 - 10:15am Bus departs 10:30am sharp

Walk Overview: This is a shorter version of the A walk and will also take in the views of Lough Allen and the Lakelands as you ascend up the west side of Sliabh An Iarainn, cross the summit and descend into Drumshanbo returning to the Lough Allen Hotel

Distance: 12km | Height Gain: 600m | Walking Time: 3.5 - 4 hrs

Grade C Walk

Mountain Road Walk

Registration: 10.00 - 10:45am Bus departs 11.00am sharp

Walk Overview: This is a walk along the mountain road on the east side of Sliabh An Iarainn and finishing in Ballinaglera. Bus will collect walkers in Ballinagleara Village at approximately 3.30pm and return to the Lough Allen Hotel.

Distance: 11.5km | Height Gain: Downhill Walk | Walking Time: 2.5 - 3 hrs



Guidelines for walkers

  • Experienced guides will accompany all walks. The decision and authority of the leaders is final and at all times to be accepted by the participants.
  • Choose the walk most suited to your level of fitness, if in doubt please consult walk leader.
  • Please adhere to the Leave no Trace code of outdoor ethics.

Deciding which walk is for you

A Walks = Experienced walker - Strenuous

B Walks = Regular walker

C Walks = Family friendly walks

Clothing & Equipment

“A” and “B” walks are on open high rough country. Mountain boots are essential—no boots no walk; waterproof clothing required, no jeans

“C” Walks are on road and tracks, strong comfortable footwear is required, no jeans. Children are welcome but the trails are not suitable for buggies.

  • Base point is at the Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
  • Transportation will be provided to/from start/finish point where necessary.
  • No dogs are allowed on any walks.
  • Accommodation providers in the area are listed on Drumshanbo.ie and on facebook.com/drumshanbo.ie.
  • All participants must register prior to all walks. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • Those participating in the Walking Festival do so at their own risk.
  • The organisers maintain the right to change the walks where deemed necessary.
  • Walk Leaders maintain the right to refuse participation due to unsuitable clothing, footwear or lack of experience.

Organised by

http://http://www.sliabhaniarainnwalkingfestival.com/

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