The annual Ballyhoura International Walking Festival takes place from the 5th to the 7th May 2012.

The festival offers over 30 guided walks, led by people from local communities and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. The schedule offers walks for all levels of ability from the undulating green pastures, woodlands and rolling hills to the high peaks of the Galty Mountains.

The area is a walkers paradise with unspoilt beauty and a variety of landscapes and there is something for everyone at this year’s festival, whether you enjoy a family day out or a serious hike.

The Ballyhoura Marathon Challenge will take place on Saturday 5th. It is a challenging marked 26.2mile route traversing forest track, open mountain and riverbanks through the scenic Ballyhoura Landscape. The challenge sees the participants return to Kilfinnane Education Centre for Showers and Dinner.

A new event to this year's Festival is the Ballyhoura Bears Mountain Navigation Challenge. The Ballyhoura Bears Mountain Navigation Challenge is for walkers with an interest in navigation and mountain skills.

The participants will plan and follow a route across the Ballyhouras completing mountain skills tasks along the way. Participants can enter as an individual or team of 2 at beginner or advanced level.

For all walks, boots, rucksack, waterproofs, packed lunch, hot drinks and a change of clothing for after the walk are recommended.

Click on the link below to download your full guide to the Ballyhoura International Walking Festival 2012.

Ballyhoura International Walking Festival Brochure (683 Kb)

Ticket Price:

• 3 Day Walking Pass €35
• 3 Day Walking Pass inc. Marathon €50
• Marathon Pass inc. Hot Meal €35
• 1 Day Walking Pass €15
• C Walk €5
• C Walk Special Family Price €10

Phone: +353 63 91300

Email: info@ballyhoura.org

Web: www.ballyhouracountry.com

Email: info@ballyhoura.org

Web: www.ballyhouracountry.org