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Castlerock WalkFest 2023

Saturday 2nd September 2023.

The Castlerock WalkFest is fully operating again offering 11 walks from challenging to easy, guided walks for all the family.

The festivals three challenge walks have amazing views, you can see Donegal, the Sperrins and Scotland and on a good day the gliders from the Ulster Gliding club circulate over our walkers.  The Grangemore Walk takes you for a circular walk over ancient sand dunes.  Families enjoy the fun of our Family Walk and our History Walks are a stroll with interesting facts about Castlerock and Earl Bishop Hervey of Downhill Demesne including the iconic Mussenden temple.  Ever thought of trying Nordic Walking, we have an instructor and poles ready for you to try.  Explore the Castlerock Moors with an archaeologist, or visit our stone fort ‘The Giant’s Sconce’ or just come to get in your 10,000 steps, while enjoying the banter.

Booking via the Castlerock WalkFest Website

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Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival

31st March – 2nd April 2023

Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival is back for 2023 offering a range of fantastic walks for just £10.

Walk 1: Glenariff and the Dungonnell Way
Friday 31st March 2023
A moderate walk on minor roads, forest track and trails, taking in the dramatic landscape of Glenariff and a section of the Dungonnell Way.

(Sold Out) Walk 2: Portballintrae to Ballintoy
Saturday 1st April 2023
The coastal cliff path from Portballintrae to Ballintoy is a well-known iconic and dramatic cliff and beach walk. It encompasses mythology, world-class geology, marine biology, Mesolithic civilisation, broader European politics (Spanish Armada) and contemporary social & economic histories. These intertwining narratives make for an engaging walk with great variety and several iconic places to break along the coastline.

Walk 3: Mullaghaneaney- Beyond the Summit of Wonders
Sunday 2nd April 2023
This walk is a circular route from valley to summit and back in the central Sperrins, along forest tracks, small trails and open hillside. Nestled in the Glenedra Valley, this summit overlooks Banagher Glen to the north and the Glenelly Valley to the south.

More information and details of how to book can be found online here.
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Sperrins Walking Festival

September 2022 and March 2023

Get your walking boots ready for the first Sperrins Walking Programme taking place September 2022 and March 2023 across Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural beauty (AONB).

The programme, developed and delivered by The Sperrins Partnership and outdoor experts Far and Wild, is designed to help walkers of all abilities to enjoy this beautiful landscape as well as promoting health, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Sperrins Walking participants will not only enjoy discovering a destination filled with unique tourism experiences, but a great choice of walks ranging from leisurely strolls to more demanding longer walks, all in small groups, guided by experienced leaders.

Sperrins Walking Programme and dates are:

For further information on the Sperrins Walking programme and to book your place visit https://farandwild.org/land/or https://www.sperrinspartnershipproject.com/sperrins-walking-festival/

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Wee Binnian Walking Festival

9th – 11th September 2022

The Wee Binnian Walkers (the Social Group that Walks) are set to host their 2022 Hillwalking Festival in September and warmly invite you to join them to walk in the stunning landscapes of the Mourne and Cooley mountains. Throughout the weekend the club will offer a variety of graded walks, led by trained and experienced leaders, for all categories of walker. So why not join us as we follow in the footsteps of Cúchulainn and see first-hand why this landscape was the inspiration for Narnia.

See this years Event Programme for more information including details of how to book: Wee Binnians Walking Festival Programme

Famous Blister Boogie
On Saturday night join in the fun of the legendary Blister Boogie, the social highlight of the weekend which includes dinner and dancing.

How to book
Walkers must register to join a walk, either in advance via Ticket Source  www.ticketsource.co.uk/weebinnianwalkers or on the day at the Festival HQ at the Town Hall, Church Street, Warrenpoint, BT34 3HN.

The club would love to see new faces and old friends joining the festival this September.

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