ST PATRICK'S DAY HILLWALKING FESTIVAL
Periodicity: annual
Location: Achill Island, Count Mayo, Connacht, Ireland
Time of the year: March
Duration: 3 days
Number of Walks: about 5 walks (guided)
1st edition:
2010 edition: 17th - 20th March 2010
2010 edition programme:
2011 edition: 17th - 20th March 2011
2011 edition programme: http://www.achilltourism.com/dwl/walks-festival-march-2011.pdf
2012 edition: 16th - 19th March 2012
2012 edition programme:
Friday 16th – 10pm
Welcome Wine and Cracker Reception at Ostán Oileán Acla to brief participants on walks festival timetable.
Saturday 17th
Walk with the Achill Pipebands
This is a free day. There is two options available:
(1) A unique opportunity to walk and march with the Achill Pipe Bands through the villages of lower Achill and listen to the music of the highland pipes and drums .
(2) Choose a route out of the Achill walks booklet.
Sunday 18th
Croaghaun 688m
Climb Achills highest hill via ‘Lukes Gulley’ which brings you on to the highest seacliffs in Europe with its unforgettable and airy views. Go where only the feral goats dare to tread. Of course you will be guided by Tomás on this unforgetable climb.
Night walk.
No it is not a pub crawl but an opportunity to Experience Achills views and wildlife
under the stars and full Moon. A headtorch or good handtorch will be required.
Monday19th
Knockmore 337m.
A surprising hill with lots of variety. There is an option to try an Abseil with Tomás. All specialist equipment will be provided – no pressure.
Number of participants (average):
Notable walks:
Walks for disabled persons? No
Price: Free
Notes: Not suitable for children
Sponsoring:
Organization: Ostan Oileán Acla, Achill Island
Contact:
Una or Bea
Ostan Oileán Acla
Achill Sound
Co. Mayo
Ireland
Tel. +00353 (0)98 45138
reservations@achillislandhotel.com
http://www.achillislandhotel.com/
Website:
http://www.achilltourism.com/walksfest.html
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Search-Results/Details.aspx?touristItemID=76713
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