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Lee Valley Walking
WALKING BREAKS 2010

Macroom Co Cork
Guided Walking WEEKENDS September 2010
€189pps 2 nights

Sept 3rd to 5th, Sept 10th to 12th,
September 17th to 19th, 24th to 26th
Places available

Relaxed walking weekend break in the Lee Valley suitable for all levels of hill walker

Walking Weekend break
Four Star Castle Hotel in Macroom

Walking is the perfect way to explore the Lee Valley.
Encircled by the Shehy, Derrynasaggart and Boggeragh Mountains there is miles of wonderful walking with stories to be told.
The weekend will consist of three walks (sample below).

Friday
Arrive Macroom.
8.00-9.00pm: Introductory tour of Macroom. See where Art O’Leary met his love Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill and where William Penn once lived.

Saturday
9.00 - 4.00pm: The Paps hill walk
This twin-peaked mountain is dedicated to the Tuatha de Danaan Goddess, Dana or Anu and is a focal point of Celtic spirituality. This is a lovely climb with ascent from 200m to 694m. 6-7 miles.

Sunday
9.00 - 12.00pm: A low level walking tour of the post glacial oak forest of the Gearagh near Macroom town with information on its formation, special habitat characteristics and human story.

Price 2B&B 1D, packed lunches, three guided walks and full use of leisure centre from €189 pp

Walks arranged to suit the level of experience and interests of the group. All walks are at a relaxed pace to suit all levels of hill walking experience.

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Catherine Ketch of Lee Valley Walking has been guiding walks in the Macroom area for the past ten years. A trained local guide she has an MA in Geography as well as a keen interest in local history and environment.

* Routes may change due to weather conditions.

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Also this September
MID WEEK guided walking break Ballyvourney
€295pps 3 nights
Summer 2010
September 7th to 10th Places available
Three days of walking based in the Muscrai Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhuirne on the borders of Cork and Kerry. Full board. more...

Mid Week walking break Ballyvourney Co Cork

September 7th to 10th

Suitable for those with some previous hill-walking experience

The Múscraí Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhúirne (Ballyvourney) is nestled between St Gobnait’s wood and Cascade Wood surrounded by the Derrynasaggart mountains.
A Bi-lingual (English and Irish speaking) area, Ballyvourney was home to poet Sean Ó Riordáin and is a sister village to Cúil Aodha (Coolea) home place of celebrated Irish composer Sean Ó Riada. This unspoilt area continues to attracts musicians, singers and artists.
During the week you will explore the hills and valleys throughout this region on the border between county Cork and Kerry.

Tuesday
Arrive in Baile Bhuirne. Check-in from 3pm.
6.00 to 7.00pm: Get your bearings with an introductory walk in and near Baile Bhuirne village.
8pm Dinner at the Mills.

Wednesday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Depart for The Paps hill-walk.
Climb the twin hills known locally as the Paps of Dana or Dhá Chích Danann just over Kerry border.
These characteristically shaped hills have an ancient spiritual significance and association with the Tuath de Danaan.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills

Thursday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Walk part of Sli Gaeltacht Mhuscrai which in turn is part of the O'Sullivan Beara Way which stretches from West Cork to Co Leitrim.
Walk in the footsteps of O'Suilleabhain Beara on a low level walk through woodland, moorland and old roads with fabulous views of the Cork and Kerry mountains and the countryside around Baile Bhuirne.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills
9.00pm: Music in the bar with Peadar Ó Riada, Connie Ó Conaill and Eibhlín de Paor

Friday
Depart morning. Check out by 11am.

Cost €295 includes 3B&B, 3D, 3 guided walks, 2 packed lunches and traditional music session. Based on own transport. Limited transport available. Additional transport provided at cost as required. Walking boots and wet weather gear essential.

Feel free to use your ‘cúpla focal’ (few words of Irish). If you don’t have any Irish we’ll make sure you have a few words before you leave!
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Guided Walking HOLIDAY €735pps 1 week
Seven days of relaxed walking in the Muscrai Gaeltacht, the Cork Kerry border region of Ireland with full board more...

Guided Walking holiday Ballyvourney Co Cork
1 week
€735pps (price based on 4 or more bookings.
Prices available on request for 1,2 or 3 bookings.)

Suitable for those with previous hill-walking experience

The Múscraí Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhúirne (Ballyvourney) is nestled between St Gobnait’s wood and Cascade Wood surrounded by the Derrynasaggart mountains.
A Bi-lingual (English and Irish speaking) area, Ballyvourney was home to poet Sean Ó Riordáin and is a sister village to Cúil Aodha (Coolea) home place of celebrated Irish composer Sean Ó Riada. This unspoilt area continues to attracts musicians, singers and artists.
During the week you will explore the hills and valleys throughout this region on the border between county Cork and Kerry.

Tuesday
Arrive in Baile Bhuirne. Check-in from 3pm.
6.00 to 7.00pm: Get your bearings with an introductory walk in and near Baile Bhuirne village.
8.00pm Dinner at Mills.

Wednesday During summer there's the opportunity of two walks on the Wednesday, morning and evening.
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Walk part of Sli Gaeltacht Mhuscrai which in turn is part of the O'Sullivan Beara Way which stretches from West Cork to Co Leitrim.
Walk in the footsteps of O'Suilleabhain Beara on a low level walk through woodland, moorland and old roads with fabulous views of the Cork and Kerry mountains and the countryside around Baile Bhuirne. Half day walk.
6 pm: Join the Lee Valley Walking group on their scheduled mid week walk after an earlier dinner.

Thursday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Depart for The Paps hill-walk.
Climb the twin hills known locally as the Paps of Dana or Dhá Chích Danann just over Kerry border.
These characteristically shaped hills have an ancient spiritual significance and association with the Tuath de Danaan.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills

Friday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Depart for the Gougane Barra Horseshoe hill-walk.
Climb high above St Finbarr’s 7th century lake island hermitage where the river Lee begins its journey. Enjoy panoramic views of the Lee Valley, the mountain ranges of West Cork and Kerry and Bantry Bay.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills

Saturday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Walk through Baile Bhuirne's old oak woodlands with a visit to St Gobnait's Shrine and burial place (low level walk). Half day.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills

Sunday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Join the Lee Valley Walking Group on their Sunday walk over the Cork and Kerry mountains to the Roughty Valley followed by a visit to Ireland's highest pub The Top of Coom.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills.

Monday
Breakfast from 8am.
9.30am: Depart for climb on Doughill in the Lost Valley a magical hidden valley near Beal Atha an Ghaorthaidh in the Muscrai Gaeltacht. Half day.
8.00pm: Dinner at the Mills

Tuesday
Depart by 11.00am. Don't forget to visit Macroom's open air Market if it is on your way home!

Cost €735 includes 7B&B, 7D, 7guided walks, 6 packed lunches and traditional music session. Based on own transport. Limited transport available. Additional transport provided at cost as required. Walking boots and wet weather gear essential.

Feel free to use your ‘cúpla focal’ (few words of Irish). If you don’t have any Irish we’ll make sure you have a few words before you leave!

Minimum 4 persons required for holiday to go ahead.
In the event of there being insufficient numbers you will be offered an alternative package.

Holiday outline is based on a Tues arrival but can be altered depending on your arrival date.
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About Lee Valley Walking

Lee Valley Walking organises relaxed hill and low-level walks for small groups and the independent walker in the Lee Valley, Macroom and the Múscraí Gaeltacht and walking trips to West Cork and Kerry.

Year round programme of scheduled walks
Residents and visitors alike can choose from a year round programme of scheduled hill-walks, low-level walks and visits to sites of heritage interest.

A programme of hill and low-level walks is available on alternate Sundays year round. During May, June, July and August shorter walks take place on Wednesday evenings in the Lee Valley, Macroom, Múscraí Gaeltacht and generally in the Cork/Kerry border region. Monday morning walks available from April to July.