Béal Átha An Ghaorthaidh Baile Mhúirne Sráid an Mhuilinn

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An Fhionn Abha 8 Finnow R582 River

an An Clárach Claragh Mountain . Grading level of walk moderate. Highest point on route 320m.

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Mulach an Ois Mountain

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te Ballyvourney ou R Baile Mhúirne le Walkers should allow 6 to 7 hours to complete this long section yc Baile Mhúirne e C 3 which involves a steep climb over the shoulder of Mullaghanish. eifn 4 Br There are no services between the two villages and some a- ear B SullaneAn Sulán River stretches of the route are quite lonely. The route leaves Baile Béal Átha An Ghaorthaidh Coolea Mhúirne just off the N22. It follows a tarred road for a short distance before climbing through pasture and open moorland, then enters coniferous forestry. The route affords magnificent An Chaolchoill views of the village, its oak woods, the Derrynasaggart Mountain range and the famed Paps of Dana. Crossing the road, the route Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscraí is developed by: enters a Coillte forest and follows forestry tracks for several Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscraí Committee, Guagán Barra, Maigh Chromtha, Co Chorcaí. kilometers, crossing the county boundary into Kerry and back to Email: [email protected] again! Tracks give way to open space, and the route winds Web: www.sligaeltachtmhuscrai.com/ its way below large windmills overlooking the plains of North Cork. Walkers descend to a mountain track and around Claragh mountain. The last kilometre of the route follows a public road, where caution should be exercised and ends in Millstreet. Grading level of walk moderate. Highest point on route 540m. 1 2

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The Beara-Breifne Way interlinks a series of local ways. The Guagán Barra local way in this area is called Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscraí. This one of the shortest local Ways on the Beara-Breifne route but is one of the richest in Country code for Walkers terms of Irish culture; it is the only local way that passes through a Gaeltacht, An Choinigéar which stretches from Gugán Barra to the shoulder of Mullach an Ois. This Irish Coinigear Mountain Dúchoill • Respect farmland and the rural environment. speaking district is famous for its songs and singers, saints and scribes, as well as its rich cultural • Do not interfere with livestock, crops, machinery or Doughill Mountain other property. and archaeological heritage. Both the Lee and Sulán rivers spring from the surrounding mountains and • Do not light any fires, especially near forests. cascade and meander their way through the valleys until they join forces near . • Leave all farm gates as you find them. • Always keep children in close control and supervision. • Please ensure you have good hiking footwear & rain gear. • Keep away from livestock along the trail. KEY TO ROADS • Carry a mobile phone and inform someone about your intended itinerary. National Primary Road • Do not enter farmland if you have dogs with you. Saint Gobnait’s Wood in Baile Mhúirne (Ballyvourney), is important Track • Always use gates, stiles or other recognised access because of the old oak it contains. Cited as a good example of native woodland Third Class Road points, avoid damage to fences, hedges and walls. typical of the south west it is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). • Take all litter home. Regional Road The wood is also a rich habitat for many other tree varietals; shrubs and herbs in • Take special care on country roads. • Avoid making unnecessary noise. particular. Its sister wood Cascade Wood was also designated following the • Protect wildlife and plants and trees. identification of old woodland and the habitat of protected species; the Kerry • Take heed of warning signs they are there for Slug and seven species of bat. your protection. • If following a recognised walking route keep to the waymarked route. • Immediately report any damage caused by your actions to the farmer or landowner. Emergency: 999 / 112 • Do not block farm entrances when parking. Meteorological Weather Report: 1550123850 Designed, printed and fabricated by Signiatec Kilkenny 056 7766648