Periodicity: annual
Location: Westport, Count Mayo, Connacht, Ireland
Time of the year: late December to early January
Duration: 3 days
Number of Walks: 4 walks (saturday and sunday)
1st edition:
2010/11 edition: 31th December 2010 - 2nd January 2011
2010/2011 edition programme:
Saturday January 1st - High Level walk: Croagh Patrick Ridge walk from East to West. A walk with a difference away from the normal pilgrim path route. This walk begins with the ascent of Crott mountain, followed by Croagh Patrick and finally Ben Goram. Walk Details: Ascent 2700 feet, Time 5 hours approx.
Easy Walk Day 1: Burrishoole Bog Circuit. An 8-mile circuit that takes in the Great Western Greenway, the former railway line that ran between Westport and Achill. Time: 4 hours approx, Height gain: minimal – suitable for all.
Sunday January 2nd – High Level Walk. A 30-minute bus ride south to the car park at Aashleagh falls. Ben Gorm and Ben Creggan are today's objectives. The ridge leading into Ben Gorm offers spectacular views of Killary fiord. Height Gain 2500 feet – Time: 5 hours approx.
Easy Walk Day 2: Connemara Western way. Beginning in the Inagh Valley our route follows old bog tracks, forest paths and finally an elevated section that also affords fine views of the fiord.
Distance: 10 miles – Time: 5 hours approx, Height Gain 200 feet
2011/2012 edition: 30th December 2011 - 1st January 2012
2011/2012 edition programme:
Saturday 31st December:
Start time: 9.30am
Sheeffrey Hills: Starting above Tawynard Lake this rarely-used route has great views of West Mayo from Achill to Connemara. The walks finishes in the Doolough Valley.
Time: 4-5 Hours
Total height gain: 750 metres
Sunday 1st January 2012:
Start time: 10.30am
Ben Creggan and Ben Gorm. Starting at Aasleagh Falls this hike offers spectacular views of Killary fjord.
Time: 4-5 Hours
Total height gain: 800 metres
Number of participants (average):
Notable walks:
Walks/Hikes for disabled persons? No
Price: Paid
Notes:
Sponsoring: No
Organization: Croagh Patrick Walking Holidays
Contact:
Croagh Patrick Walking Holidays
Belclare, Westport, County Mayo
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)98 26090
Fax: +353 (0)98 26090
E-mail gerry@walkingguideireland.com
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