WALKING FESTIVALS Worldwide: Foxford Walking Festival

FOXFORD WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Foxford, County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland

Time of the year: October

Duration: 3 days

Number of Walks: 6 walks (guided)

1st edition: 2011

2011 edition: 21st - 23rd October 2011
2011 edition programme: http://www.foxfordwalkingfestival.com/registration.html

FRIDAY 21ST October
Welcome Reception / Registration at Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre 8pm

SATURDAY 22ND October
Walk 1: Ox Mountain Trail - 10am
Linear Walk - Hard – 16kms approx. 5.5 hrs

Walk 2: Cunnagher to Pontoon Bridge (Geary’s ) - 11am
Linear Walk – Moderate – 14kms approx – 3-3.5 hrs

Walk 3: Callow Loop - 12pm
Loop Walk – Easy – 6 kms, 1.5 – 2hrs

SUNDAY 23RD October
Walk 1: Foxford - Larganmore - Foxford - 10am
Loop Walk - Hard – 20kms approx. 5 hrs

Walk 2: Foxford – Tavnaghmore – Foxford - 11am
Loop Walk – Moderate - 14kms – 3-3.5hrs

Walk 3: Family Nature Walk Drummin Wood - 2pm
Suitable for families with young children

2012 edition: 2012
2012 edition programme:

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons? No

Price: €15 for 1 walk, €25 for 2 walks, Family Nature Walk is free.

Notes:

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Foxford Ramblers Walking Club

Contact:
Jim Murray
Telephone: 00353 (0)94-9257684
info@foxfordwalkingfestival.com

Website:
http://www.foxfordwalkingfestival.com/