No. Date Day Walk Name & Lead Duration Distance Difficulty Meeting Point Meeting Symbols (Approx) Time

1 03/05/2013 Fri Shantemon Family Walk 1 hr 3 km Moderate Castletara Church 7.00 p.m. Michael Swords & Heritage Office H 2 03/05/2013 Fri Night Time Walking 1 hr 15min 8 km Moderate St. Michael's Hall, 9.00 p.m. Happy Feet Walking Group 3 04/05/2013 Sat Tory Hole Walk 2-3 hrs 12 km Moderate Trivia House, 2.00 p.m. Swanlinbar Development Ass. 4 04/05/2013 Sat Dun A Ri 1hr 7 km Moderate Dun a Ri Forest entrance, 11.00 a.m. Bailieboro Walking Group 5 04/05/2013 Sat Killykeen Heritage Woodland Walk 1hr 3km Easy Killykeen Car Park (Cavan Side) 3.30 p.m. THIS IS CAVAN Heather Bothwell & Cavan Heritage Office H 6 05/05/2013 Sun Drumlins & Waterways Walk 3hr 16 km Strenuous Gallonray House, Maudabawn 10.00 a.m. WALKING FESTIVAL S Happy Feet Walking Group K 7 05/05/2013 Sun The Cavan Way 4-5 hrs 13km Mod/Stren Shannon Pot, 11.00 a.m. WALKING

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A 8 05/05/2013 Sun Heritage Cavan Town Walk 1.5 hrs 4 km Easy Library Entrance, Farnham Street, Cavan 2.00 p.m. TRAILS OF Cavan Town Council

W H FESTIVAL 9 06/05/2013 Mon Heritage & History 2 hrs 11 km Moderate St. Michaels Hall, Cootehill 11.00 a. m. 33 7 L Happy Feet Walking Group H A 10 06/05/2013 Mon Walk 1hr 6.5km Easy Town Lake, Killeshandra 3.00 p.m. 34 27 28 29 V Killeshandra Community Council 26 I 11 06/05/2013 Mon Foroige Walk 1.5 hr 4km Easy Bridge Street Centre 6.00 p.m.

T 32 3 12 07/05/2013 Tues Ballydurrow Heritage Walk 45mins 3km Easy Ballydurrow Community Centre, Munterconnaught 7.00 p.m. 31

S 30 Munterconnaught Heritage Society H 25 E 13 07/05/2013 Tues Forest Walk 1.5 hrs 7km Easy Castle Lake, Bailieborough 7.15 p.m. F Bailieborough Walking Group 45 38 14 11 23 G 14 07/05/2013 Tues Daphne's Walk, Kilmore 45mins 3km Easy Drumlaney Cross 7.00 p.m. 15 N Kilmore Select Vestry 36 48 8 I 15 08/05/2013 Wed Wind Turbines Fitness Walks 1 hr 15mins 9km Moderate St. Michaels Hall, Cootehill 7.00 p.m. 37 9 42 K Happy Feet Walking Group

L 16 08/05/2013 Wed Trek 1 hr 15mins 6.5 km Easy Ballymac Inn, Templeport 7.15 p.m. 1 2 A Templeport History Group c/o Oliver Brady 17 09/05/2013 Thur Lough an Leagh 1 hr 5 km Moderate Royal Breifne, Tierworker 7.00 p.m. 35 W Bailieborough Walking Group

N 18 09/05/2013 Thur Golden Mile Walk, Corlough 1 hr 3 km Easy Corlough GAA 7.00 p.m. Corlough ICA c/o Breege Prior A 6 19 10/05/2013 Fri Deerpark, Virginia 1 hr 5.5 km Easy/Mod Virginia Rugby Club 7.15 p.m. 21 V Virginia Community 18 A 16 20 10/05/2013 Fri Gowna Bog Road Walk 1 hr 30mins 7.5 km Moderate Gowna Community Centre 7.00 p.m. C Gowna Community Development c/o Jerry Fitzpatrick 21 11/05/2013 Sat Corlough View Walk 1 -2 hours 7 km Moderate Corlough Chapel 11.00 a.m. Corlough ICA 5 22 11/05/2013 Sat Brankhill Walk Arva 1 hr 30mins 7 km Moderate Breffni Arms Hotel 3.00 p.m. Arva Walking Group 44 23 12/05/2013 Sun Orienteering 5 km Easy St. Michaels Hall, Cootehill (see below) Happy Feet Walking Group 10 24 12/05/2013 Sun Boat Road Walk 1 hr 6 km Moderate Knocktemple National School 2.30 p.m. Munterconnaught Heritage Society 25 12/05/2013 Sun Teddy Bear Hike Loop 2 hrs 4.5 km Moderate Bawnboy 3.00 p.m 43 Cavan Heritage Office H 26 12/05/2013 Sun Cuilcagh 5 hrs 10 km Strenuous Trivia House, Swanlinbar 10.00 a.m This is Cavan Walking Festival 22

N No. Walk Name Duration Distance Difficulty Starting Point

A 47 27 Blacklion Village Walk 20 mins 1.3 km Easy Blacklion

V 28 Lough MacNean Walk 45 mins 3.6 km Easy Blacklion 46 41 13 4

A 29 Looped Walk 2 hrs 8 km Mod/stren Burren Forest entrance, just outside Blacklion 40 17 C 30 Moneygashel Walk 30 mins 2.5 km Easy/Mod Quick Glance Symbols 20 31 Garvagh Lake Walk 1.5 hrs 5.5km Easy/Mod Chapel at the Gowlan Crossroads Y 32 Manragh Burren Loop 1hr 40 mins 6.5 km Mod/Stren Gowlan Symbol Meaning 19

T 33 Shannon Pot 10 mins 800metres Easy Shannon Pot

N 34 The Cavan Way 5-6 hrs 26 km Strenuous Accessible 35 Sean Eamoinn Ruairi Trail 1.5 hrs 7 km Moderate St Pat's Hall, (R200) U 24 39 36 Bawnboy Forest Walk 1 hr 4.7 km Easy/Mod Bawnboy

O Off road buggy friendly 37 Forest Walk 1 hr 15 mins 6 km Easy Ballyconnell 12 C 38 Turbet Island Walk 1hr 0.5km Easy Car Park, N (no strollers)

F Multi Access OSi License No. 2013/01/CCMA/CavanCountyCouncil Specific outdoor walking O footwear and clothing S 39 Mullagh Hill Walks, Mullagh 30 mins 2 km Moderate Mullagh Village, take the Virginia Road (R194) L 40 Aughvains/Drumbriste Walk, Lough Gowna 1.5 hrs 7 km Moderate Gowna For nature lovers I 41 Cornamuckla Walk 1 hr 4 km Mod/Stren Granard Road, Gowna A 42 Portruam/Quivy Country Lane Walk, Belturbet 2 hr 8 km Moderate Diamond, Belturbet Family Friendly R 43 Castlepoles Walk Arvagh 1 hr 30mins 7km Moderate Arvagh

T 44 Castle Lake and Forest Walk, Bailieborough 45mins 1.45 hrs 3.5 km or 6.5 km Easy Castle Lake, Bailieborough Heritage 45 Woodford River Walk, Ballyconnell 1hr 20mins 5 km Easy Realta Shopping Centre car park

G H 46 Aughvains/Drumbriste Walk, Lough Gowna 1hr 30mins 7 km Moderate Gowna N I K L

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W Happy Feet Walking Group Category: Easy Distance: 5 km BAWNBOY Sunday 12th May 2013 Category: Moderate Distance: 4.5 km Starting at St. Michaels Hall, Cootehill Sunday 12th May 2013 between 2.00 and 3.00 p.m. Information Panel on Main Road, Bawnboy at 3.00 p.m. NOTES Grading Levels for Leave no Trace: Fitwalk Taster Workshops Cavan Walking Festival WALKING Please note “Promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor The focus of these one hour workshops will give The walks taking place during Cavan Walking Festival are Walking Trails Partners & Friends controlled walking events. Each walk will be led by walking recreation through education, research and you a taste of how to improve your physical The Cavan Walking Festival has been developed FESTIVAL leader. All participants must follow walking leader instructions Please check grading level for each trail before partnerships” fitness (aerobic fitness, flexibility, muscle by Cavan County Council and local community at all times and stay within the boundaries set by leaders. registering – this will give you information walk Cavan Walking Festival supports Leave No Trace strength and fat lass) through walking. groups. The organising committee would like to For health and safety reasons pets cannot be allowed on our Principals of Outdoor Ethics. INFORMATION organised walks. suitability and tips on fitness and clothing take this opportunity to thank all our partners recommendations. • Plan Ahead and Prepare Programme includes: and friends for their support without which this Pre-registration is essential for all walks in order to plan for • Be Considerate of Others Friday 3rd May until adequate walker/leader ratios. A limit exists on the number of • Stridewalking calendar of events would not of been possible. people that can be accommodated on these walks so early • Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the Sunday 12th May. registration is advised. These are controlled walks therefore co- Grade Title Description • Travel and Camp on Durable Ground • Nordic walking wide variety of events organised for our festival. operation with walking leaders is essential. • Leave what you find • Powerwalking This year we have over 25 walks organised all Multi-access Flat smooth trails, suitable for all users • Dispose of Waste Properly across the County of Cavan. There are a variety of including people with reduced mobility, • Minimise the Effects of Fire • Introduction to Step counters, heart rate walks to suit all ability levels from the enthusiastic wheelchair users, people with a vision www.leavenotraceireland.org newcomer to the seasoned hill walker. The walks impairment, using crutches, with a buggy, monitors and Nordic walking Poles. with small children, older people and so are organised at different times so there is New members are always welcome • Details of the taster workshop will be provided something to suit everyone. Come enjoy and on. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn explore the beautiful landscape of County Cavan. on registration: Easy Generally flat trails with a smooth surface For Further Information on Trails and National and some gentle slopes or shallow steps. Looped Walks see www.irishtrails.ie The organisers are actively encouraging These trails are generally suitable for Detailed maps of each Sli na Slainte walks are individuals and groups living outside the country family groups including children and the available on; www.irishheart.ie/sli Places on a follow up 5 week programme will be to take the opportunity to return home to elderly. Normal outdoor footwear can be For more information see www.irishtrails.ie offered to participants in Taster Workshops first. participate in Cavan Walking Festival and at the worn. Places on each Taster Workshop are limited so same time, be part of The Gathering 2013. book early to avoid disappointment. Moderate These trails may have some climbs and Registration fee of €5 applicable. Register now and let the fun begin! may have an uneven surface where the going is rough underfoot with some To register contact Cavan Sports Partnership on Please check grading level for each walk before obstacles such as protruding roots, rocks 049 4378582 re email etc. The routes are appropriate for people registering – this will give you information on walk [email protected] with a moderate level of fitness and some suitability for and tips on fitness and clothing walking experience. Specific outdoor recommendations. walking footwear and clothing is recommended. Cavan Walking Festival is organized by a number of key agencies throughout Co Cavan and a Strenuous These are physically demanding trails, number of walks are being led by local community which will typically have some sections groups. with steep climbs for long periods and the going underfoot can be extremely rough including many obstacles. Suitable for users accustomed to walking on rough ground and with a high level of fitness. Specific outdoor walking footwear and clothing required.

Registration Day Two The Cuilcagh Climb Disclaimer: Cavan Way Walk Application Name ………………………………………...... …. The concluding day to “This is Cavan Walking We have made every effort to make all our walks Address: ……………………………………………………...... …. “Welcoming - Rambling” Festival” will be one of the most challenging walks Approximately as safe and as enjoyable as possible, however any in Cavan“The Cuilcagh Climb”, Are you ready? ………………………………………………………...... …. 5.5 km of this event attended by you is done so at your own Wonderfully dramatic, rugged and varied, the Contact Tel No: …...... ………………………………...... …. route is on quiet risk. Due care has been exercised by the Cuilcagh Climb is roads, 1.5 km on organising committee of the Cavan Walking Email: ……………...... …………………………………...... …. quite simply a hill forest road, 2.5 Festival however the organisers and associated Why not stay and experience the real beauty of walker’s delight. km on track, and sponsors and organisers of the festival accept no If coming as part of a family or group please indicate number Cavan by joining our two day walking package over Enjoy spectacular 4Km on open liability for loss, accident or injury to any person of total participants taking part: the May Bank Holiday weekend - Tory Hole & Cavan scenery and views ground. There is on the walks. Way Walks. The walks will include notes about local over unspoiled ………………………………………………...... …. a short steep heritage and information from experienced guides. landscapes, open Refreshments are provided each day. These walks are section Participants need to check their capabilities Walk (you can choose more than one walk ): WALKING hillsides and marshy approaching the before deciding what walks to participate in. guided moderate to strenuous walks. uplands. The Burren and then Walkers should wear: adequate clothing for the ………………………………………………………………………………… limestone nature of a long descent walk they are participating in. (e.g. Fleece jacket, ………………………………………………………………………………… the Cuilcagh FESTIVAL towards raingear, hat and gloves, no denim), and bring mountains becomes ………………………………………………………………………………… Blacklion with drinks/water and a camera to capture the Day One apparent as you some steep moments! Please return application form to; Cavan Sports Partnership, Tory Hole Walk make your way up Cavan County Council, Farnham Centre, Farnham St., Cavan. Friday 3rd May to sections. the mountain, with Along this walk Our Walk leaders are very experienced but must Approximately 12 km, this walk takes the walker outcrops of fine Sunday 12th May 2013 walkers will encounter forestry, grazing fields take your word that you are sufficiently fit for the along quiet country roads and partially off road. The stone hanging over and in places, limestone pavement. The walk also walk you have chosen. Underlying health issues walks starts at the rim of the hill. In offers wide views over Lough MacNean, the should be communicated to the walk leaders Trivia House, fact, the geology of the area is so remarkable that it is Hanging Rock, the North Leitrim mountains and prior to taking part. Children under 16 must be Swanlinbar and part of the world’s first international geopark. the hollow of Legalough. accompanied by an adult. takes the walker on Heritage features include megalithic tombs, a an uphill scenic This is a challenging walk. Preparation and training is megalithic druid’s altar, the giant’s grave and Please note for health and safety reasons pets journey to Slieve essential in advance. Walkers must have a relatively several sweathouses. cannot be allowed on our organised walks. Rushen where the high level of fitness for this walk. It is also important 5 5 6 1 walker will that walkers come with appropriate clothing and 3 3 There is 30 euro charge for both walks. All The organising committee and Walk Leaders 4 9

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