Walking Trails of County Cork
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Age profile of members is currently 15-70. 15-70. currently is members of profile Age 1997. since together Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife and Animals Farm Respect 34. Curragheen River Walk - Amenity walk beside River 3. a variety of Sunday walks. Walks normally take place in West West in place take normally Walks walks. Sunday of variety a Club founded in 2002 by group who had been walking walking been had who group by 2002 in founded Club Be Considerate of Others of Considerate Be 1. Ardnakinna Lighthouse, Rerrin Loop & West Island Loop, Curragheen. 65. Killavullen Loop - Follows along the Blackwater way and 2. The Skibbereen Walking Group established in 1998; organise organise 1998; in established Group Walking Skibbereen The Coconuts Hillwalking Club: Hillwalking Coconuts Plan Ahead and Prepare and Ahead Plan Bere Island - Scenic looped walks through Bere Island. takes in views of the Blackwater Valley region. 1. 35. Marina Walk - Wooded River side walk. Group: Walking Skibbereen 2. Ballinspittle - Forest walks and picnic site. Ethics. Outdoor 66. Mallow GAA - Walking trail around training pitches. The Cork Walking Month supports Leave No Trace Principles of of Principles Trace No Leave supports Month Walking Cork The .eircom.net/~bishopstownohc/bhc homepage 36. Mahon Shore Walk - Includes views of Blackrock Castle & Web: 3. Bantry - Coastal Amenity walk of Bantry Bay. seanc [email protected] Cork Harbour. Email: ww.midletonhillwalkers.com w ww.midletonhillwalkers.com 67. Mount Hillary - Forest walks with trail bringing the walker to Web: through education, research and partnerships” and research education, through Phone: ean Cotter 021-4546194 021-4546194 S Cotter ean Email: [email protected] inf [email protected] 4. Belgooly - Amenity Walk along Belgooly River. summit of Mount Hillary. 37. Rochestown to Passage West Walk - Scenic route of the old recreation outdoor responsible inspiring and “Promoting Experienced Hillwalkers and beginners are welcome to join. to welcome are beginners and Hillwalkers Experienced The Club provides a variety of walks to suit all. suit to walks of variety a provides Club The 5. Castlefreke Wood - Woodland walks and picnic site. railway line from Hop Island to Passage West. www.leavenotraceireland.org trace: no Leave clubs in Ireland. There are walks to cater for all abilities. abilities. all for cater to walks are There Ireland. in clubs 68. Mullaghareirk - Forest walks with tranquil views of the three area. Cork East greater the in club hillwalking first the was and Bishopstown Hillwalking Club is one of the largest Hillwalking Hillwalking largest the of one is Club Hillwalking Bishopstown neighbouring counties of Limerick, Cork and Kerry. 2005 March in established was Club Hillwalking Midleton The 6. Clashnacrona Wood - Picnic site with woodland and riverside Mid Cork Trails and Looped Walks: times. all at obeyed be must leaders Bishopstown Hillwalking Club: Hillwalking Bishopstown Midleton Hillwalking Club: Hillwalking Midleton walks. Walk The notice. prior without walks the of any cancel or change 69. Rowls-Langford Loop, Meelin/Banteer - forestry walk 38. Bottlehill Wood - Wood walks and picnic site. to right the reserve Leaders Walk and committee organising The 7. Creha Quay & Coastguard Station Loop - Pleasant looped beside the Glashawee River. shoreline walks along the rugged but very scenic Beara Peninsula. 39. Farran Forest Park - Woodland walks, picnic site, children’s ww.dunmanway.ie w Web: ww.dunmanway.ie w Web: ww.ballyhourabears.com adventure playground and wildlife enclosure. 70. Streamhill - Forest walks in the Ballyhoura Mountain Park. adult. an by accompanied be must 16 under Children Phone: e Murphy 086 0765180 086 Clair Murphy e be communicated to the walk leaders prior to taking part. part. taking to prior leaders walk the to communicated be r_odw [email protected] 8. Drimoleague Heritage trails - Numerous walking trails There is a link with Ballinaboola Forest. Email: for the walk you have chosen. Under-lying health issues should should issues health Under-lying chosen. have you walk the for Phone: enee O’ Dwyer 087 1259465 087 Dwyer R O’ enee throughout Drimoleague’s scenic landscape. 40. Gearagh Nature Reserve - Old flooded woodland walk weekend. other every rambles with walking predominantly experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit fit sufficiently are you that word your take must but experienced 8 years ago and caters for a variety of walkers. The club is is club The walkers. of variety a for caters and ago years 8 passing through a series of wooded islands with idyllic views out clubs. other from members and beginners welcome and 9. Dromkeen Wood - Mixed woodland walk over steep terrain. East Cork Trails and Looped Walks: very are leaders Walk Our in. participate to walks what The Dunmanway Hillwalking club was established over over established was club Hillwalking Dunmanway The over the reservoir. members new to Open area. Munster the in Sunday every Walks Participants need to check their capabilities before deciding deciding before capabilities their check to need Participants Dunmanway Hillwalking Club: Hillwalking Dunmanway 10. Dromilihy Wood - A mixed woodland walk and picnic site. Club: Hillwalking Bears Ballyhoura 41. Macroom Castle & Demesne - Demesne and riverside walk 71. Ardarou Forest - Woodland walk picnic site and riverside walk along the River Bride. walks. the on person any to injury or accident loss, for liability 11. Dukes Wood - Mixed woodland walk with picnic site. along the River Sullane. associated sponsors and organisers of the festival accept no no accept festival the of organisers and sponsors associated w Web: ww.corkmountaineeringclub.ie Cork Walking Month, however the Cork Sports Partnership and and Partnership Sports Cork the however Month, Walking Cork 12. Dunboy Wood - Forest woodland and coastal walk with 42. Mullinahassig Wood - Forest walks and riverside walk along 72. Ballyannan Wood - Woodland walks with picturesque. clubs. our all in welcome always are members New Email: c [email protected] the Glasgarriff River including waterfall. the of committee organising the and Forum Walking Cork the picnic site. Month. Walking Cork during clubs our meet and out Come is done so at your own risk. Due care has been exercised by by exercised been has care Due risk. own your at so done is 73. Ballycotton Cliff Walk - Breath taking views along this joining. before walks as enjoyable as possible, however any event attended by you you by attended event any however possible, as enjoyable as 43. River Martin Amenity Walk - Riverside Loop walk alongside Atlantic Coastal path. club three complete may members prospective All walks. club Better communication between clubs clubs between communication Better 13. Dursey Island Loop - This walk explores the Islands stark and • We have made every effort to make all our walks as safe and and safe as walks our all make to effort every made have We River Martin. our on us join to Hillwalking in interested people welcomes Increased opportunity for people to walk in clubs in walk to people for opportunity Increased appealing beauty, with rugged indented coastline and lofty cliffs. • Disclaimer: 74. Castlemartyr Wood - Woodland walks with picnic site. 1975; in established (CMC) Club Mountaineering Cork Increased membership in clubs in membership Increased 44. St. Gobnait’s Wood Nature Reserve - A woodland walk • 14. Garnish Loop - Garnish Island - This walk showcases the Club: Mountaineering Cork Cork Walking Month Walking Cork • Islands rare gardens in a beautiful light. through old Oak woodland. 75. Currach Wood - A mixed woodland walk and a riverside walk. possible. as successful as festival this make Subsidised courses for members for courses Subsidised • Mardyke arena and Mountaineering Ireland who have helped helped have who Ireland Mountaineering and arena Mardyke Cork Walking Forum Achievements: Forum Walking Cork 15. Garretstown Beach Walk - Beach & Cliff walk. 45. Ummera Wood - Mixed woodland walks and picnic site with 76. Glenbower Wood - Woodland walks and riverside walk along Sports, Maher to and leaders, and organisers walk and event our ww.corkbackpackers.com w Web: ww.corkbackpackers.com lovely views of the Lee Valley region. the picturesque Dissour River glen. all to mention Special possible. been have not would festival this Email: [email protected] secr [email protected] participation in Hillwalking in Cork. Cork. in Hillwalking in participation 16. Glengarriff Nature Reserve - A variety of valley trails to suit which without support their for friends and sponsors partners, been invited to participate in the forum to discuss increasing increasing discuss to forum the in participate to invited been 46. Warrenscourt - Woodland and riverside walks and picnic site festival our all thank to opportunity this take to like would We all; woodland, riverside and a hill top walk with spectacular views. 77. Marlogue Wood - Mixed woodland walks and picnic site with energetic. more the for All Cork clubs registered with Mountaineering Ireland have have Ireland Mountaineering with registered clubs Cork All alongside the Buingea River. South. HSE the and Forum Walking Cork the Partnership, Sport coastal views of Cork Harbour.