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June 2022
Guided Walk – Maghera, Tulla
A guided looped walk starting at Maghera Catholic Church. This is a 5.5km looped walk along quiet roads with some inclines. Walks are free with an optional donation which goes towards the future maintenance of both the East Clare Way and the Mid Clare Way. Feel free to bring your own refreshments or you can travel approx 6km to Tulla where you will find shops and cafes. If you would like to come along, please text 086 356 6293.
Find out more »Guided Walk in Portumna
This will be slightly different from our regular walks, but a great walk has been organised for us by one of our regular walkers, Peter Martin. We will meet up at the Waterways Ireland offices in Portumna at 10.30am, and walk to the bridge which is due to open at 11am. There is a viewing platform where we can see the mechanism in action. This bridge is the last remaining metal bridge of its type in Europe. From here we…
Find out more »July 2022
Guided Walk – Graves of the Leinstermen Loop
The Graves of the Leinstermen Loop is mostly on very quiet tarmac road with the final descent on purpose-built gravel footpath, takes the walker around the western slopes of Tountinna Mountain, passing through remote countryside with exceptionally spectacular and impressive views of Lough Derg and the surrounding area. The primary feature of interest is the remains of the Graves of the Leinster Men at which point, it is said, the Leinster King and his men met their deaths at the…
Find out more »Guided Walk – Ballinruan
An 8km guided loop walk starting at Ballinruan church at 11am. This walk will follow quiet roads and forestry tracks with some inclines towards the finish point. If you would like to come along please text 086 358 6293 All walks are free of charge with an optional donation towards the future upkeep of both the East Clare Way and Mid Clare Way long distance walking routes. There are no services in Ballinruan so please feel free to bring refreshments.
Find out more »August 2022
Guided Walk – Whitegate
In association with the College of Further Education, Scariff, we are holding a 7km guided loop walk to celebrate Heritage Week 2022. This walk will start at the Half Barrell in Whitegate at 11am, and will follow quiet roads to Derrainy Cillín, a children's burial ground, located in an extremely tranquil setting in Derrainy townland. "Researching Sacred Sites along the East Clare Way" has been run through the College of Further Education, Scariff in 2021 & 2022 and Derrainy Cillín…
Find out more »Guided Walk – Killaloe
In association with the College of Further Education, Scariff, we are holding a 5km guided walk through the historic town of Killaloe. This walk will start at St. Flannan's Catholic Church, Killaloe at 11am, and will follow the Canal to Tobermurragh and footpath to Beal Ború (Brian Ború's Fort), located about 1km outside Killaloe. "Researching Sacred Sites along the East Clare Way" has been run through the College of Further Education, Scariff in 2021 & 2022 and Tobermurragh and Beal…
Find out more »September 2022
Guided Walk – Fanore
Our next guided walk will take place in Fanore, leaving from Fanore Beach Carpark at 11am (there is free parking and toilet facilities here). The walk will be lead by local historian Joe Queally who has planned an 8.5km (approx) loop on quiet road and track with stunning views of the Burren. There are some inclines but nothing too strenuous. We will be stopping along the route to hear some history and local stories, told by Joe. The walk is…
Find out more »Guided Walk – Feakle
Join us for a guided walk in the beautiful surroundings of Feakle in East Clare. We will meet at the cemetry in Feakle, across from the Post Office (Eircode: V94 V4H5) and carpool to the start point, as there is limited parking here. This 6km looped walk will be on quiet roads with stunning views over East Clare. If you would like to come along, text Arlene on 086 3586293. Guided walks are free with an optional donation towards the…
Find out more »Guided Walk – Mooghaun
Our next guided walk will start at Mooghaun Hillfort carpark at 11am. This 6.5km looped walk will be on quiet roads, there are a few inclines but nothing too strenuous. If you would like to come along, please text Arlene on 086 3586293. Please feel free to bring your own refreshments as there are benches at the Hillfort or there are facilities available in Quin village. If you need directions to the start point, let me know. Guided walks are…
Find out more »October 2022
Guided Walk – Killanena
Our next guided walk will take place on Thursday 13th October @ 11am. Starting at the Catholic Church in Killanena (Eircode: V94 VW10), the loop is 8.5km and will be on a mix of road, track and forestry paths - Walking Boots are recommended for this walk. Please feel free to bring your own refreshments as there are no facilities at the start/finish point of the walk. If you would like to come along, please text Arlene - 086 358…
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