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Lee Valley Walking
Walking Breaks Ireland

2011
October Bank holiday Weekend
Inchigeelagh Co Cork
€195pps 2 nights B&B, packed lunches and three walks.
Relaxed walking weekend break in the upper Lee Valley suitable for all levels of hill walker.
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2012
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Lee Valley Walking breaks
Guided Walking weekends Macroom Co Cork
€189pps 2 nights B&B packed lunches and walks
Relaxed walking weekend break in the Lee Valley suitable for all levels of hill walker.
Details: Walking breaks Ireland Ballyvourney

Muscrai Gaeltacht Walking breaks
Mid week guided walking breaks Baile Bhuirne
€295pps 3 nights full board and walks
Three days of relaxed walking based in the Muscrai Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhuirne (Ballyvourney) on the borders of Cork and Kerry.
Details: Walking breaks Ireland Macroom

Muscrai Gaeltacht WALKING HOLIDAY
One week full board and walks. €735pps
Join us for seven days of relaxed walking based in the Muscrai Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhuirne.
Details: Walking holidays Ireland Ballyvourney

Lee Valley WALKING HOLIDAY 2011
One week B&B packed lunches and walks
Join us for seven days of relaxed walking based in the town of Macroom.
Details: Walking holidays Ireland Macroom

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Walking Weekend break
Four Star Castle Hotel in Macroom
(third weekend of every month from Feb to Sept)
€189pps 2 nights B&B packed lunches and walks

Bookings taken now for 2012

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 on different themes throughout the year (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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Muscrai Gaeltacht Walking breaks
Mid week guided walking breaks Baile Bhuirne
€295pps 3 nights full board and walks
Three days of relaxed walking based in the Muscrai Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhuirne (Ballyvourney) on the borders of Cork and Kerry.
First week of every month
Bookings taken now

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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Muscrai Gaeltacht Walking Holiday
Guided WALKING HOLIDAY Baile Bhuirne Co Cork
€735pps 1 week
Seven days of relaxed walking in the Muscrai Gaeltacht, the Cork Kerry border region of Ireland with full board

"The week hiking with Lee Valley Walking was a great experience learning about the landscape, history and Irish language. I really enjoyed myself and look forward to coming back for another adventure," Rob Sept 2010.

(3 participants minimum)

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.

Saturday
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.

Sunday
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.

Monday
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

Tuesday
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

Wednesday
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

Thursday
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.

Friday
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

Saturday
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 3 bookings required for holiday to go ahead.
In the event of there being insufficient numbers you will be offered an alternative package or have your booking refunded.

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Lee Valley Walking Holiday
Guided Walking Break for one week
Guided Walking holiday Macroom Co Cork
Seven days of relaxed walking in the Lee Valley region of Ireland

(3 participants minimum)

Suitable for those with previous hill-walking experience

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About Lee Valley Walking

Lee Valley Walking organises relaxed hill and low-level guided 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.