PREPARATIONS are well underway in Annascaul this week as the village anticipates welcoming hundreds of walking enthusiasts to the annual Annascaul Walking Festival this weekend.
A source of great local pride, the walking festival has gathered real momentum over the past couple of years and it is now considered to be among one of the top walking festivals in Munster.
Events kick off this Friday night with a night walk by torchlight along Meelin Ridge. On Saturday morning a 'grade A' walk for experienced walkers takes place on Mount Brandon and, at the same time, guides will lead walkers in the footsteps of Antarctic explorer and Annascaul native Tom Crean on Macha na Bo, which joins Annascaul to Cloghane. History buffs may also enjoy the Tom Crean Trail, a less challenging route which promises to take in places of interest and importance in the life of Crean in the locale.
On Sunday, Loch a'Duin will be explored before walkers make their way along Conor Pass to Coumduff Lake and along the Slieve Mish ridge. Inch Beach is also on the agenda with a walk there on Sunday.
The festival wraps up on Monday with a challenging walk to the fort at Caherconree and a walk to 'The Stage' which will take walkers along the roads, viewing the Inch and Annascaul valley area.
"There is a walk to suit everyone, from easy to moderate to difficult, and we would like to welcome everyone to come along and join us at this great annual event," said Noel Spillane of Annascaul Walks.
For more information contact Hanafin's Bar, Moira and Noel Spillane at 066-9157033 or visit their website.
A source of great local pride, the walking festival has gathered real momentum over the past couple of years and it is now considered to be among one of the top walking festivals in Munster.
Events kick off this Friday night with a night walk by torchlight along Meelin Ridge. On Saturday morning a 'grade A' walk for experienced walkers takes place on Mount Brandon and, at the same time, guides will lead walkers in the footsteps of Antarctic explorer and Annascaul native Tom Crean on Macha na Bo, which joins Annascaul to Cloghane. History buffs may also enjoy the Tom Crean Trail, a less challenging route which promises to take in places of interest and importance in the life of Crean in the locale.
On Sunday, Loch a'Duin will be explored before walkers make their way along Conor Pass to Coumduff Lake and along the Slieve Mish ridge. Inch Beach is also on the agenda with a walk there on Sunday.
The festival wraps up on Monday with a challenging walk to the fort at Caherconree and a walk to 'The Stage' which will take walkers along the roads, viewing the Inch and Annascaul valley area.
"There is a walk to suit everyone, from easy to moderate to difficult, and we would like to welcome everyone to come along and join us at this great annual event," said Noel Spillane of Annascaul Walks.
For more information contact Hanafin's Bar, Moira and Noel Spillane at 066-9157033 or visit their website.
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