2006 Achill Walks Festival, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland

2006 Achill Walks Festival / Féile Siúlóidí Acla

17 - 19 March 2006

A walking festival with a difference

Programme of Events:

Friday 17 March
Gubalennaun go Trámór

Coastline exploratory walk and return with music in your ears marching to the tunes of the Achill pipe bands.

Start: Dooagh strand car park, 12noon.

Distance: 12km approx. Time: 4hrs approx. Grade: Easy.

Price: €10

Saturday 18th March
WALK A: Trasna Slébhte Móra / Achill Two Peak Challenge

Climb Achill's two highest peaks, Croaghaun and Slievemore, in the one day. This is a fully guided and challenging hillwalk led by International Mountain Leader Tomás Mac Lochlainn. Emphasis will be placed at looking at Achill's rich archaeology and local history whilst traversing some of the most breathtaking cliff scenery in Europe. Full hillwalking equipment will be required.

Start: Gieltys car park Dooagh, 10am sharp.

Distance: 20km approx. Height gain: 1500m approx. Time: 6-8hrs approx. Grade: Strenuous

Price: €25 (Pre Booking Essential)

Saturday 18th March
WALK B: Keem Bay Loop

Walk on the scenic Keem Bay sea cliffs.

Start: Upper car park Keem Bay, 11am sharp.

Distance: 7km approx. Height gain: 350m approx. Time: 4hrs approx. Grade: Moderate

Price: €10

Sunday 19th March
An Cosán Cónra.

Go back in time and walk the scenic Coffin Trail over Minaun, enjoying local history and folklore stories from the Local Guide.

Start: Ted Lavelles Pub Cashel, 10am sharp

Distance: 12km approx. Height gain: 500m approx. Time: 5hrs approx. Grade: Moderate

Price: €10