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- Riverside walk by the River Funshion. Funshion. River the by walk Riverside - Walk Kildorrery 63.

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- Woodland walk and riverside walk beside the the beside walk riverside and walk Woodland - Wood Island 62.

- Adults €7.50 per session per €7.50 Adults - September

- Starts and Finishes in Bantry. Bantry. in Finishes and Starts - Way Head Sheeps The 104.

Special introductory charge in in charge introductory Special

the Blackwater runs through this wooded glen. wooded this through runs Blackwater the

Valley.

- Forest Walk and picnic site and a tributary of of tributary a and site picnic and Walk Forest - Wood Glenboe 61. Wednesday, 21 September (7-8pm) September 21 Wednesday,

- to Shrone. to Bweeng - Way Duhallow The 103. old West Railway Line and looks out over the Bandon River River Bandon the over out looks and Line Railway Cork West old

Monday, 19 September (7-8pm) September 19 Monday,

- This walk follows the line of the the of line the follows walk This - Line Railway Cork West 32.

in a tranquil setting. setting. tranquil a in

- Clogheen to Bweeng. to Clogheen - Way Blackwater The 102. Wednesday, 14 September (7-8pm) September 14 Wednesday,

- Forest walk, picnic site and riverside walk walk riverside and site picnic walk, Forest - Wood Glenanaar 60.

Monday, 12 September (7-8pm) September 12 Monday, - Forest walks and picnic site. picnic and walks Forest - Wood Tooreensillane 31.

- Starts and finishes in Glengarriff. in finishes and Starts - Way Beara The 101.

Wednesday, 07 September (7-8pm) September 07 Wednesday,

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picturesque loughs and fantastic coastal line. line. coastal fantastic and loughs picturesque Monday, 05 September (7-8pm) September 05 Monday,

- Forest walk with picnic site close to River River to close site picnic with walk Forest - Wood Glenagear 59. - to Leitrim. to Island Dursey - Way Breifne Beara The 100.

- Mixed distance walks along the loop of of loop the along walks distance Mixed - Loops Head Sheeps 30.

Adults

“Cork Walking Month 2011” Month Walking “Cork

Douglas flows through a picturesque glen. picturesque a through flows Douglas - Freemount to Tipperary town. Tipperary to Freemount - Way Ballyhoura The 99.

and inland following trails and quiet country roads. country quiet and trails following inland and - Youths €3.50 per session per €3.50 Youths -

- Forest walk with picnic site. The River River The site. picnic with walk Forest - Wood Glansheskin 58.

- A series of looped walks both coastal coastal both walks looped of series A - Walks Heads Seven 29.

Special introductory charge in September September in charge introductory Special

Adventure Walking at its best in : County in best its at Walking Adventure

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southern banks of the River Blackwater. River the of banks southern

Saturday, 17 September (9-10, 10.15 – 11.15, 11.30-12.30) 11.15, – 10.15 (9-10, September 17 Saturday,

- Sea Shore line walk. line Shore Sea - Wood Rineen 28.

Long Distance Routes - Routes Distance Long

For more information on Cork Sports Partnership, Partnership, Sports Cork on information more For

- Amenity riverside walk on the the on walk riverside Amenity - Walk Barnarne - 57.

Saturday, 10 September (9-10, 10.15 – 11.15, 11.30-12.30) 11.15, – 10.15 (9-10, September 10 Saturday,

surroundings of the Beara Mountains. Mountains. Beara the of surroundings

Saturday, 03 September (9-10, 10.15 – 11.15, 11.30-12.30) 11.15, – 10.15 (9-10, September 03 Saturday,

ISC Courses ISC sanctuary. sanctuary.

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- This walk captures the rugged rugged the captures walk This - Ardgroom Loop, Pulleen 27.

Youth (5-18) Youth

- Walks throughout the the throughout Walks - Liscarroll Sanctuary, Donkey 56. Detailed maps of each Slí are available on; available are Slí each of maps Detailed Participation Initiatives Participation

views over Glengarriff Harbour. Harbour. Glengarriff over views 2011 with taster classes: taster with 2011

Sportsability Programmes Sportsability

its own deer herd deer own its

- Woodland walk with beautiful beautiful with walk Woodland - Walk Amenity Poulgorm 26. This exciting and fun initiative will commence in September September in commence will initiative fun and exciting This

96. Rosscarberry, 97. Skibbereen, 98. . 98. Skibbereen, 97. Rosscarberry, 96.

Cork Sports Programmes Sports Cork - Landscaped Walking trails, includes includes trails, Walking Landscaped - Park Wildlife 55.

93. Mayfield/The Glen, 94. Monkstown, 95. Ringaskiddy, Ringaskiddy, 95. Monkstown, 94. Glen, Mayfield/The 93.

rock climbing. rock A riverside walk goes along the Glengarriff River. Glengarriff the along goes walk riverside A

Cork Sports Partnership Programme information: Programme Partnership Sports Cork 90. Knocknaheny, 91. LittleIsland Slí, 92. Mallow, 92. Slí, LittleIsland 91. Knocknaheny, 90.

- Forestry roads and track. track. and roads Forestry - Ballydesmond Loop, Hill Doctors 54.

will prepare them for competition climbing and outdoor outdoor and climbing competition for them prepare will - Mixed woodland walks and picnic site. site. picnic and walks woodland Mixed - Wood Pooleen 25.

and V Cross Slí, Kilworth, 88. Kilbrittain, 89. , Kinsale, 89. Kilbrittain, 88. Kilworth, Slí, Cross V and

where further movement skills and climbing techniques techniques climbing and skills movement further where

for additional walking month information. month walking additional for 85. Fota Wildlife Park, 86. Glengarriff, 87. Kilally-Graigue Slí Slí Kilally-Graigue 87. Glengarriff, 86. Park, Wildlife Fota 85. surrounding countryside. countryside. surrounding

has been erected on the site. the on erected been has get the opportunity to move into more advanced classes classes advanced more into move to opportunity the get

www.corkwalkingmonth.ie see Please 82. Bere Island, 83. , 84. -Crosshaven, Carrigaline-Crosshaven, 84. Blarney, 83. Island, Bere 82. - Woodland walk with spectacular views of of views spectacular with walk Woodland - Wood Corrin 53.

looking out on Bandon River Valley. A memorial to Sam Maguire Maguire Sam to memorial A Valley. River Bandon on out looking classes and show a competence and desire to learn will will learn to desire and competence a show and classes

- Forest walk and picnic site with views views with site picnic and walk Forest - Wood Mallabrackra 24.

Youth participants who progress through introductory introductory through progress who participants Youth

views of the . Knockmealdown the of views Slí na Sláinte Walks in Cork: Cork: in Walks Sláinte na Slí are up to date at the time of print. print. of time the at date to up are 82-98

- Looped walk with peaceful peaceful with walk Looped - Knocknaklugga - Clogheen 52. All walks and events for the Cork Walking Month 2011 2011 Month Walking Cork the for events and walks All

- Beach and Coastal walk. walk. Coastal and Beach - Beach Strand Long 23. from beginners to competent indoor climbers. climbers. indoor competent to beginners from

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Mountaineering Ireland coaches bring children and adults adults and children bring coaches Ireland Mountaineering

Mountain. Mountain.

[email protected] : Email • 81 50 466 021 on Hill walk along Ireland’s first Nature Reserve. Reserve. Nature first Ireland’s along walk Hill

This initiative will see trained climbing wall staff and and staff wall climbing trained see will initiative This

For Further information on Trails and National National and Trails on information Further For

- blissful views of the Claragh Claragh the of views blissful - Millstreet - Loop Claragh 51.

please contact Maurice in the Sports Partnership Partnership Sports the in Maurice contact please - Forest/ - Hyne Lough Reserve, Nature Wood Knockomagh 22.

If you would like to be involved in future Cork Walking events events Walking Cork future in involved be to like would you If

adults. adults.

and around Mallow Castle Mallow around and

- Long Sandy Beached walk. Beached Sandy Long - Walk Beach Shanagarry 81.

Sandycove coastal amenity walk. amenity coastal Sandycove

for both youths and and youths both for Initiative Climbing Indoor exciting

- Riverside walk along the River Blackwater Blackwater River the along walk Riverside - Walk Loop Castle 50.

- Amenity walk with views of Kinsale Harbour and and Harbour Kinsale of views with walk Amenity - Kinsale 21.

and Physical Activity in Cork” in Activity Physical and Local Sports Partnership are delighted to announce another another announce to delighted are Partnership Sports Local

birdwatchers.

“Increasing participation in Sport, Exercise Exercise Sport, in participation “Increasing The Mardyke Arena UCC, Mountaineering Ireland & Cork Cork & Ireland Mountaineering UCC, Arena Mardyke The

fauna evident throughout. throughout. evident fauna

Lake is a bird sanctuary and is of great interest year round for for round year interest great of is and sanctuary bird a is Lake

River Kilbrittain. Kilbrittain. River

Following the success of last year’s Climbing Classes for all, all, for Classes Climbing year’s last of success the Following

- Forestry walk with variety of flora and and flora of variety with walk Forestry - Loop, Banane 49.

- Forest walks and picnic site. Rostellan Rostellan site. picnic and walks Forest - Wood Rostellan 80. - Forest walks and picnic site beside the the beside site picnic and walks Forest - Wood Kilbrittain 20.

Cork Sports Partnership information Partnership Sports Cork Cork Climbing Wall Classes for all! for Classes Wall Climbing Cork

- Walking trail around GAA pitch. GAA around trail Walking - GAA Ballyhooly 48.

series of looped walks on and off road. off and on walks looped of series magnificent pond of clear spring water. spring clear of pond magnificent

- Beginning at Carriganass Castle there are a a are there Castle Carriganass at Beginning - Walks Kealkill 19. Carrolls Pond was excavated and redeveloped and now holds a a holds now and redeveloped and excavated was Pond Carrolls

scenic views. views. scenic

- Forest walk picnic site nature trail. trail. nature site picnic walk Forest - Wood Moanbawn 79.

- Forest walks and a picnic site with with site picnic a and walks Forest - Wood Ballinaboola 47.

leisurely beach walks to more challenging sand dunes. sand challenging more to walks beach leisurely

- Walks to suit everyone from from everyone suit to Walks - Walk Island Inchydoney 18.

- Amenity walk along the banks of the River Kiltha. River the of banks the along walk Amenity - 78. Cork Walking Month Partners & Friends: Cork Walking Forum Cork Backpackers Club: Loops: & Trails Cork North

The Cork Walking Month has been developed by the Cork Club meets every Wednesday in Counihan’s bar (Pembroke - Variety of walks and picnic site. site. picnic and walks of Variety - The Cork Walking Forum was established in December 2009. Park Forest Bárra Guagán 17.

Street). Variety of walks from introductory walks to long walks Harbour. Cork of views coastal

Sport Partnership, the Cork Walking Forum and the HSE South. All Cork clubs registered with Mountaineering Ireland have River. Buingea the alongside

- Mixed woodland walks and picnic site with with site picnic and walks woodland Mixed - Wood Marlogue 77.

for the more energetic. views. spectacular with walk top hill a and riverside woodland, all;

- Woodland and riverside walks and picnic site site picnic and walks riverside and Woodland - We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our festival been invited to participate in the forum to discuss increasing Warrenscourt 46.

- A variety of valley trails to suit suit to trails valley of variety A -

partners, sponsors and friends for their support without which participation in Hillwalking in Cork. Email: [email protected] Reserve Nature Glengarriff 16. the picturesque Dissour River glen. River Dissour picturesque the

this festival would not have been possible. Special mention to all region. Valley Lee the of views lovely

Web: www.corkbackpackers.com - Woodland walks and riverside walk along along walk riverside and walks Woodland - Wood Glenbower 76.

- Beach & Cliff walk. Cliff & Beach - Walk Beach Garretstown 15.

- Mixed woodland walks and picnic site with with site picnic and walks woodland Mixed - our event and walk organisers and leaders, and to Maher Sports, Cork Walking Forum Achievements: Wood Ummera 45.

Mardyke arena and Mountaineering Ireland who have helped • Subsidised courses for members

Islands rare gardens in a beautiful light. light. beautiful a in gardens rare Islands

- A mixed woodland walk and a riverside walk. riverside a and walk woodland mixed A - Wood Currach 75.

make this festival as successful as possible. • Cork Walking Month woodland. Oak old through - Garnish Island - This walk showcases the the showcases walk This - Island Garnish -

Cork Mountaineering Club: Loop Garnish 14.

- A woodland walk walk woodland A -

• Increased membership in clubs Reserve Nature Wood Gobnait’s St. 44.

- Woodland walks with picnic site. picnic with walks Woodland -

Disclaimer: Cork Mountaineering Club (CMC) established in 1975; Wood Castlemartyr 74. • Increased opportunity for people to walk in clubs cliffs. lofty and coastline indented rugged with beauty, appealing

welcomes people interested in Hillwalking to join us on our Martin. River

We have made every effort to make all our walks as safe and

- This walk explores the Islands stark and and stark Islands the explores walk This - • Better communication between clubs Loop Island Dursey 13.

- Riverside Loop walk alongside alongside walk Loop Riverside - Walk Amenity Martin River 43. club walks. All prospective members may complete three club path. Coastal Atlantic as enjoyable as possible, however any event attended by you

- Breath taking views along this this along views taking Breath - is done so at your own risk. Due care has been exercised by walks before joining. Walk Cliff Ballycotton 73.

Come out and meet our clubs during Cork Walking Month. site. picnic

the Cork Walking Forum and the organising committee of the Email: [email protected] waterfall. including River Glasgarriff the - Forest woodland and coastal walk with with walk coastal and woodland Forest - Wood Dunboy 12. - Forest walks and riverside walk along along walk riverside and walks Forest - Wood Mullinahassig 42.

- Woodland walks with picturesque. picturesque. with walks Woodland - Cork Walking Month, however the Cork Sports Partnership and New members are always welcome in all our clubs. Web: www.corkmountaineeringclub.ie Wood Ballyannan 72.

associated sponsors and organisers of the festival accept no - Mixed woodland walk with picnic site. picnic with walk woodland Mixed - Wood Dukes 11.

along the River Sullane. River the along

liability for loss, accident or injury to any person on the walks. Bride. River the along walk

- Demesne and riverside walk walk riverside and Demesne - Demesne & Castle Macroom 41.

- Woodland walk picnic site and riverside riverside and site picnic walk Woodland - Forest Ardarou 71.

- A mixed woodland walk and picnic site. picnic and walk woodland mixed A - Ballyhoura Bears Hillwalking Club: Dunmanway Hillwalking Club: Wood Dromilihy 10.

Participants need to check their capabilities before deciding

Walks every Sunday in the Munster area. Open to new members The Dunmanway Hillwalking club was established over reservoir. the over - Mixed woodland walk over steep terrain. terrain. steep over walk woodland Mixed - Wood Dromkeen 9.

what walks to participate in. Our Walk leaders are very Walks: Looped and Trails Cork East and welcome beginners and members from other clubs. 8 years ago and caters for a variety of walkers. The club is out views idyllic with islands wooded of series a through passing

experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit

throughout Drimoleague’s scenic landscape. landscape. scenic Drimoleague’s throughout - Old flooded woodland walk walk woodland flooded Old -

predominantly walking with rambles every other weekend. Reserve Nature Gearagh 40.

for the walk you have chosen. Under-lying health issues should Phone: Renee O’ Dwyer 087 1259465 There is a link with Ballinaboola Forest. Ballinaboola with link a is There

- Numerous walking trails trails walking Numerous -

be communicated to the walk leaders prior to taking part. Email: [email protected] Phone: Claire Murphy 086 0765180 trails Heritage Drimoleague 8. adventure playground and wildlife enclosure. enclosure. wildlife and playground adventure - Forest walks in the Ballyhoura Mountain Park. Park. Mountain Ballyhoura the in walks Forest -

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Web: www.ballyhourabears.com Web: www.dunmanway.ie Streamhill 70. shoreline walks along the rugged but very scenic . Peninsula. Beara scenic very but rugged the along walks shoreline - Woodland walks, picnic site, children’s children’s site, picnic walks, Woodland - Park Forest Farran 39.

- Pleasant looped looped Pleasant - Loop Station Coastguard & Quay Creha 7. beside the Glashawee River. Glashawee the beside

- Wood walks and picnic site. picnic and walks Wood - The organising committee and Walk Leaders reserve the right to Wood Bottlehill 38.

- forestry walk walk forestry - Meelin/Banteer Loop, Rowls-Langford 69.

change or cancel any of the walks without prior notice. The Walk Bishopstown Hillwalking Club: Midleton Hillwalking Club: walks.

Mid Cork Trails and Looped Walks: Looped and Trails Cork Mid

- Picnic site with woodland and riverside riverside and woodland with site Picnic - leaders must be obeyed at all times. Wood Clashnacrona 6.

Bishopstown Hillwalking Club is one of the largest Hillwalking The Midleton Hillwalking Club was established in March 2005 Kerry. and Cork Limerick, of counties neighbouring

- Forest walks with tranquil views of the three three the of views tranquil with walks Forest -

clubs in Ireland. There are walks to cater for all abilities. and was the first hillwalking club in the greater East Cork area. Mullaghareirk 68.

- Woodland walks and picnic site. site. picnic and walks Woodland - Wood 5.

Leave no trace: www.leavenotraceireland.org Experienced Hillwalkers and beginners are welcome to join. The Club provides a variety of walks to suit all. West. Passage to Island Hop from line railway

- Scenic route of the old old the of route Scenic - “Promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation Walk West Passage to Rochestown 37. summit of Mount Hillary. Mount of summit

- Amenity Walk along Belgooly River. Belgooly along Walk Amenity - through education, research and partnerships” Phone: Sean Cotter 021-4546194 Email: [email protected] Belgooly 4.

- Forest walks with trail bringing the walker to to walker the bringing trail with walks Forest -

Web: www.midletonhillwalkers.com Hillary Mount 67. Email: [email protected] Harbour. Cork

- Coastal Amenity walk of . Bantry of walk Amenity Coastal - Bantry 3.

- Includes views of Blackrock Castle & & Castle Blackrock of views Includes -

The Cork Walking Month supports Leave No Trace Principles of Web: homepage.eircom.net/~bishopstownohc/bhc Walk Shore Mahon 36. - Walking trail around training pitches. training around trail Walking - GAA Mallow 66.

- Forest walks and picnic site. picnic and walks Forest - Outdoor Ethics. 2.

- Wooded River side walk. walk. side River Wooded -

Skibbereen Walking Group: Walk Marina 35. takes in views of the Blackwater Valley region. region. Valley Blackwater the of views in takes

- Scenic looped walks through Bere Island. Island. Bere through walks looped Scenic -

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Coconuts Hillwalking Club: The Skibbereen Walking Group established in 1998; organise Island Bere

- Follows along the Blackwater way and and way Blackwater the along Follows - Loop Killavullen 65.

Curragheen.

2. Be Considerate of Others Club founded in 2002 by group who had been walking a variety of Sunday walks. Walks normally take place in West Loop, Island West & Loop Rerrin Lighthouse, Ardnakinna 1.

4 Crahe Rvr Walk River Curragheen 34.

3. Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife River beside walk Amenity -

together since 1997. Age profile of members is currently 15-70. Cork. New members always welcome. Blackwater Valley and the Knockmealdown Mountains. Knockmealdown the and Valley Blackwater

4. Travel and Camp on Durable Ground Loops: & Trails Cork West

riverside walks along the banks of the . Lee. River the of banks the along walks riverside

5. Leave What You Find Phone: Kay McGrath 087 6590757 Phone: Secretary on 027 52759 the of countryside surrounding of views panoramic

3 Blicli Rgoa Park Regional 33. - Woodland, meadows and and meadows Woodland, - - Woodland walk with with walk Woodland -

6. Dispose of Waste Properly Email: [email protected] Wood Kilbarry 64.

Web: skibbwalkinggroup.yolasite.com/ Cork: County of Trails Walking

IRELAND no.

7. Minimise the Effects of Fire Web: corkcoconuts.tripod.com walk leave no trace Loops: and Trails Suburb & City Cork