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Please note that shorter routes can be organised for people who
are new to hill walking and who feel that they would not like to
take a full route on their first walk. For organisational purposes
the departure time of 9.00 am will apply to all routes. The times
given include plenty of rest stops.
Be sure to check out the Hike
Info section for details on meeting place and required equipment.
2010 Schedule
January
Sunday 3rd: Paps, Co. Kerry.
These distinctive mountains on the west of the county bounds provide an easy start to the year.
Ascent : 700m. Distance: 7km. Time: 5 hours.
Sunday 17th: Tomies Mountain, Co. Kerry.
Rising steeply from Kate Kearney’s Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe, expect great views over the Lakes of Killarney.
Ascent: 700m. Distance: 6Km. Time: 5 hours.
February
Sunday 7th: Caherbarnagh, Co. Cork.
This fine and easy ridge walk starts just west of Millstreet.
Ascent: 670m. Distance: 12km. Time: 5/6 hours.
Sunday 21st: Circuit of The Horses Glen.
This is a circuit that includes Stoompa and Mangerton with their spectacular cooms.
Ascent: 750m. Distance: 10km. Time: 6 hours.
March
Sunday 7th: Boughil Ridge, Molls Gap, Co. Kerry.
This fine ridge gives a great view of the south side of the Magillicuddy Reeks. After an initial steep pull, the going is easy.
Ascent: 650m. Distance: 10Km. Time: 5/6 hours.
Sunday 21st: Drung & Been Hill, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry.
A great walk on easy ground high above Dingle Bay.
Ascent: 700m. Distance: 8Km. Time: 5 hours.
April
Sunday 4th: Galtees, Co. Tipperary.
Up the north side of the Galtees from The Glen of Aherlow.
Ascent: 800m. Distance: 8km. Time: 4/5 hours.
Sunday 18th: Curramore & Caher, Co. Kerry.
Our first visit to the Reeks this year to take in the two most westerly summits. Great views over the Black Valley on a good day.
Ascent: 900m. Distance: 12Km. Time: 6/7 hours.
May
Sunday 2nd: Brandon Ridge, Dingle Peninsula.
One of the best ridge walks in the country. We climb from the Cloghane side, then walk south to Gearhane. This may be part of a weekend away as it is a Bank Holiday Weekend
Ascent: 1100m. Distance: 14Km. Time: 7/8 hours.
Sunday 16th: Hungry Hill, Beara Peninsula.
We take in the south west horseshoe on this mountain with its rock slopes and amazing views. Not to be missed.
Ascent: 680m. Distance: 13km. Time: 7/8 hours.
June
Sunday 6th: Pride climb of Carrauntoohill
Departs City Centre at 8.30am
Climb Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain to celebrate Cork Pride Festival. We will raise the Rainbow Flag and the Cork Pride Flag on the Summit. This event is open to all and is hosted by the Cork Gay Hillwalkers.
Please register for this event before Friday 4th June at hillwalkers@CorkPride.com
You will be emailed with the requirements with regard to assembly points. We will also give you a check list of equipment, i.e. clothing and footwear etc. A car pool will operate.
Sunday 20th: Caherdaniel Horseshoe, Co. Kerry.
Right down in the south of the county, a long but easy going hike over Kenmare and Ballinskelligs Bay.
Ascent: 650m. Distance: 20km. Time: 6/7 hours.
July
Sunday 4th: Beenoskee, Dingle Peninsula.
Down to Tom Crean country for this one as we’ll be starting from Anuscaul Lake and taking a circular route over to Beenoskee for great views over Castlegregory.
Ascent: 790m. Distance: 12km. Time: 6/7 hours.
Sunday 18th: Knockgantee, Co. Kerry.
We’re definitely going to do it this year!
Ascent: 580m. Distance: 8Km. Time: 5 hours.
August
Sunday 1st: Coomloughra Horseshoe, Co. Kerry.
The best loved route on the Reeks. Not to be missed if you like a good challenge.
Ascent: 1150m. Distance: 12.5Km. Time: 6/7 hrs.
Sunday 15th: Mullaghanattin Horseshoe
The last of the long walks for this year. A superb ridge walk to the south of the Reeks.
Ascent: 900m. Distance: 12Km. Time: 7 hours.
September
Sunday 5th: Hags Glen, The Reeks, Co. Kerry.
We’ll pick one of the many routes available depending on the conditions.
Sunday 19th: Glenbeigh Horsehoe, Co. Kerry.
A great walk on easy ground from Coomrea around to Drung.
Ascent: 750m. Distance: 12Km. Time: 6 hours.
October
Sunday 3rd: Gougane Barra, Co. Cork.
A circuit of Coomroe on our first visit to this area. Why so long? Don’t know!
Ascent: 520m. Distance: 11Km. Time: 5 hours.
Sunday 17th: Purple, Tomies and Shehy, Gap of Dunloe, Co. Kerry.
This ridge runs along the east side of the Gap. A miserable climb to Purple but after that it's great.
Ascent: 700m. Distance: 9Km. Time: 6 hours.
November
Sunday 7th: Knockmealdowns, Co. Waterford.
An easygoing hike from Sugarloaf across to Mountmellary.
Ascent: 950m. Distance: 13km. Time: 6 hours.
Sunday 21st: Cappagh Glen, Co. Kerry.
A circuit of the valleys on each side of Beenaunmore. Marvellous atmosphere.
Ascent: 400m. Distance: 10Km. Time: 4/5 Hours.
December
Sunday 5th: Comeraghs, Co. Waterford.
Circuit of Coomshingaun.
Ascent: 700m. Distance: 8Km. Time: 4/5 hours.
Sunday 19th: Lough Hyne, West Cork.
A first for us. An easy walk perfect for this time of year.
Ascent:200m. Distance: 3Km. Time: 2 hours.
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