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th 1 th 1 WALKING FESTIVAL 2018 Mon 9 July - Grade C - 7km - 1 /2 hours Tues 17 July - Grade A - 12km - 2 /2 hours Sun 1st July - Grade B - 12km - 3-4 hours FAMILY WALK GRAND CANAL, FISHERSTOWN Enjoy a gentle stroll around quiet roads and streets of Walk along the Grand Canal down the Barrow valley Portarlington Bog Walk Mountmellick suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. passing moored boats and grain stores to the village of The Derryounce walk is a community owned walk Meet: MDA Museum. Grid Ref: N449073. 7.30pm . around the picturesque Derryounce Lakes and bogland. Meet: Fisherstown Inn. Grid Ref: S467890. 7.30pm Meet: Hawthorn Inn. Grid Ref: N534124 2.30pm th 1 Tues 10 July - Grade A - 10km - 2 /2 hours th 1 Wed 18 July - Grade B - 9km - 2 /2 hours Mon 2nd July - Grade C - 8km - 2 hours SPINK A challenging walk traversing the hills of the 16th EMO COURT DEMESNE century Cooper Estate with spectacular views of Laois, A lovely walk through country lanes taking in Moona- A circuit of Emo Court Demesne (second largest walled , Waterford, Kildare and Tipperary. mondra Bog with panoramic views of the Devil’s Bit. park in Europe) passing forest plantations, fields and Emo Meet: Meet: The Green, Errill. Grid Ref: S218788. 7.30pm Court gardens itself. Knock Church, Spink. Grid Ref: S516836. 7.30pm Meet: Community Centre, GAA carpark. Grid Ref: N530056. 7.30pm th 1 th 1 Thurs 19 July - Grade A - 14km - 3 /2 hours Wed 11 July - Grade B - 10km - 2 /2 hours rd 1 FOSSEY MOUNTAIN, Tues 3 July - Grade C - 8km - 1 /2 hours GRANTSTOWN Quiet roads, laneways, Grantstown lake and countryside This demanding walk goes up Fossey Mountain and back FAMILY WALK into the historic village of Timahoe. This walk starts from the historic gardens and skirts the views. Meet: The Goose Green, Timahoe. Grid Ref: S536906. 7.30pm Masslough, passing the Heywood Estate. Meet: Gates of the lake. Grid Ref: S338795. 7.30pm Meet: Heywood Demesne entrance carpark. Grid Ref: S465812. 7.30pm st 1 th 1 Sat 21 July - Grade A - 12km - 3 /2 hours Thurs 12 July - Grade B - 10km - 2 /2 hours th 1 Sat 4 July - Grade B - 7km - 2 /2 hours RIDGE OF CAPARD, ROSSMORE, Enjoy a walk through Ireland’s state-owned nature re- LUGGACURREN This walk is a must for the wonderful views of the Barrow serve as you watch for the Hen Harrier, a rare bird of prey. This walk includes quiet winding country roads with great valley, and Wicklow Mountains. Meet: Ridge of Capard carpark. Grid Ref: N363065. 2.30pm countryside views. Meet: Oisín Park. Grid Ref: S349950. 7.30pm Meet: Community Centre. Grid Ref: S586888. 7.30pm nd th 1 Sun 22 July - Grade A - 10km - 3-4 hours Sat 14 July - Grade B - 10km - 2 /2 hours Thurs 5th July - Grade B - 8km - 2 hours , MONCIKNEW MOUNTAIN WALK CAPPONELLAN WOODS, DURROW Experience the natural views and the beauty of the Slieve , KILLAMUCK BOG FAMILY WALK Woodland walk through part of the Castle Durrow estate Bloom mountains as you ramble along its woodlands paths. This Fáilte Ireland approved loop features old bog tracks once owned by Lord Ashbrooke. and peaceful wooded lanes. Meet: Mountrath Cattle mart at 2.15pm. Grid Ref: S668748. 2.30pm Meet: Capponellan Woods carpark. Grid Ref: S386764. 2.30pm Meet: Manor Hotel carpark. Grid Ref: S435841. 7.30pm rd 1 Mon 23 July - Grade B - 8km - 2 /2 hours Sun 15th July - Grade A - 12km - 3 hours Sat 7th July - Grade B - 10km - 3 hours FAMILY WALK GATTABAWN Starting from the village of Ballacolla, take in the rolling ROCK OF DUNAMAISE / DYSART WOOD, Stroll along the Gattabawn loop which used old farm countryside of South Laois along quiet country roads and Take in the wonderful views from the Rock of Dunamaise lanes, open countryside and forest paths. green lanes. and stroll along the woodland paths of Dysart Wood. Meet: Mackey’s Pub, Gattabawn. Grid Ref: S356685. 2.30pm Meet: Hayes’ Shop, Ballacolla. Grid Ref: S372814. 7.30pm Meet: Dysart Wood carpark. Grid Ref: S532976. 2.30pm

th 1 th 1 th Sun 8 July - Grade B - 10km - 2 /2 hours Mon 16 July - Grade C - 6km - 1 /2 hours Tues 24 July - Grade B - 9km - 2 hours

OAKVALE WOODS, DUNMORE WOOD, DURROW FAMILY WALK THE DERRIS Explore the forest on the ‘Cobbler’s Walk, passing a Mass Along woodland paths returning by the banks of the river This walk through woodland by the lake following gentle Rock, lime kilns and the gate of the Cobbler’s Castle folly. Nore. forest tracks starting opposite Derries Church Meet: Oakvale Wood carpark, Stradbally. Grid Ref: S585951. 2.30pm Meet: Dunmore Wood carpark. Grid Ref: S412787. 7.30pm Meet: Forestry entrance at Derries Wood. Grid Ref: N585064 . 7.30pm Wed 25th July - Grade A - 10 km - 2-3 hours “Get Ireland Walking” Walking ... A way to a healthier you!

CULLAHILL - Active Community Walking Programme Stunning panoramic views across several , taking Walking is the easiest way to get moving, get active and get you along old country lanes, forest tracks and open coun- happy, and Get ireland Walking is here to help you get tryside. started. We’ve got tips and advice for anybody who wants to Meet: Community Centre at 7.15. Grid Ref: S353742. 7.30pm start walking to feel better, and we have all the information you need to start a walking group - so you can get fit with friends. th th Thurs 26 July - Grade B - 10km - 2 hours For further information on this programme please contact 17 Annual WOLFHILL Laois Sports Partnership (057) 867 1248 or email The ‘hill of the howling wolves’ on the Slieve Margy [email protected] Ridge offers spectacular views of Slieve Margy and The Swan area. WALKERS PLEASE NOTE Meet: Church carpark. Grid Ref: S585839. 7.30pm REGISTRATION: takes place half an hour prior to each walk. €2 per walk or €25 Festival Ticket. th 1 Sat 28 July - Grade B - 8km - 2 /2 hours - Wear comfortable walking boots / shoes - Bring rain gear BALLYKILCAVAN - We walk as a group, please stay with Walk Leaders st st Beautiful walk through one of Irelands oldest preserved - Walk routes may vary slightly to those listed due to weather 1 - 31 July 2018 Heritage woodlands, farm fields, oak avenues, a hidden conditions or walker numbers part of undiscovered Laois. - Bring sufficient food and water for the duration of the walk Meet: Farm entrance. Grid Ref: S593965. 2.30pm COUNTRYSIDE CODE: - Leave no trace Sun 29th July - Grade A - 10 km - 3 hours - No dogs allowed - On country roads walk in single file on the right hand side RICKETS ROCKS, - Respect private property, farmland, wildlife and the rural A mix of minor roads, sandy roadways and forestry tracks up environment. into the Slieve Bloom passing Rickets Rocks waterfall. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Meet: The Heritage Centre. Grid Ref: N319109. 2.30pm On family Walks & Laois Walks Festival, please contact Dominic Hartnet | Group Leader th 1 Mon 30 July - Grade C - 7km - 1 /2 hours Susan Lawlor | Festival Co-ordinator at 087 257 4477 Laois Partnership at (057) 866 1900 PORTLAOISE TOGHER WOOD FAMILY WALK [email protected] This is a beautiful forest walk on the edge of Portlaoise www.laoispartnership.ie/laois-walks-festival Peter Maher | Rural Recreation Officer at 085 174 2217 town through mature woodland and forest trails. [email protected] Meet: The Rugby Club. Grid Ref: S468962. 7.30pm Laois Tourism www.laoistourism.ie On the range of walks in Laois: www.laois.ie/walking Tues 31st July - Grade A - 12 km - 3-4 hours On things to see and do or places to stay in Laois: www.laoistourism.ie DURROW LEAFY LOOP WALK SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Leafy Loop brings you through woodland, farmland & Members of Laois Walks Committee, Community Groups, the riverbanks with a delightfully rich abundance of flora & fauna. Local Development Associations, Coillte, National Parks and Meet: The Square, Durrow. Grid Ref: S412787. 7.30pm Wildlife Service and Landowners www.laoispartnership.ie GRADES OF WALKS: A = Strenuous 27 Walks 27 Locations B = Difficult C = Moderate d www.fb.com/LaoisWalksFestival Grade C walks are suitable for families www.laoispartnership.ie