Sunday, January 2, 2011

Two Day Autumn Walking Festival



TWO DAY AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL


Periodicity: annual

Location:  Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland, UK

Time of the year:  September

Duration:  2 days - weekend

Number of Walks:  4 walks (guided)


1st edition:

2010 edition: 25th - 26th September 2010 
2010 edition programme:

2011 edition:   24th - 25th September 2011 
2011 edition programme: http://sperrintrekkers.com/Documents/Sperrintrek%20Stroke%20Programme%202011.pdf



 

Saturday 24th September
Altnaheglish Circuit (Guided Walk)
 Distance: 9 miles approx      
Level: Grade A/B Walks Available 
 Departing: 9am from Burnavon Cookstown 
(Bus Transport Provided)
Suitable for: Experienced Hill Walkers 
Route Description:
This is a beautiful and very scenic walk. Covering a distance of  approximately 9 miles this walk is mostly flat climbing to no more  than 100m in places. The Walk starts from Altbritain Forest, crossing a narrow ford with walkers criss-crossing through the  beautiful Banagher Forest eventually making their way up to  Altnaheglish Reservoir. The walk then follows the Altnaheglish  River all the way back through the forest to the finish point at  Altbritain forest.

Sunday 25th September
Walk 1 - Lough Fea Dander
Distance: 2.5 miles approx      
Level: Easy   
Departing between: 10am & 2.30pm Lough Fea*
Suitable for: Families and Casual Walkers 
Complete Walk: 45 minutes approx
A flat circular route on a well established path at Lough Fea set  amongst young conifers bounding a mountain reservoir.  No need to book - just make a donation to the Stroke   Association on the day.

Walk 2 - Mobuy Wood Walk (Guided Walk) 
Distance: 5 miles approx
Suitable for: Reasonably Fit Walkers 
(No Wheelchair or Pushchair Access)
Departing at: 12noon Lough Fea*
Level: Moderate       
Time To Complete Walk: 2-3 hours approx
Leaving Lough Fea this walk climbs to 450 metres giving extensive views of farmland, forest and mountain on a clear day. The route is along the Western boundary fence of Mobuy Wood. 
Book Online: at www.sperrintrekkers.com or telephone   028 8676 9949 

Walk 3 - Slieve Gallion Challenge (Guided Walk)
Distance: 12.5 miles approx
Suitable for: Experienced/Very Fit Walkers
Departing at: 10.30am Lough Fea* 
Level: Challenging 
Time To Complete Walk: 4-5 hours approx
Leaving Lough Fea, the route follows along the Western boundary fence of Mobuy Wood, climbing to 528 metres across heather  moorland, offering the opportunity of spectacular views of mountain
and moorland landscapes.
Book Online: at www.sperrintrekkers.com or telephone 028 8676 9949 
Hot Soup provided by the Mid-Ulster Stroke Survivors Club & MUST
Hostel at the finish of Sundays Guided Walk


2012 edition:
2012 edition programme:

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons? No

Price: Paid

Notes: 

Sponsoring: Yes


Organization: Sperrintrekkers

Contact:
Cookstown Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 028 8676 9949
Email: tic@cookstown.gov.uk

Website: http://sperrintrekkers.com/default.aspx

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