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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…
Find out more »Guided Walk – Whitegate
Our next guided walk will take place next Thursday 27th October at 11am in Whitegate. We will leave from the Half Barrell heading towards Williamstown, following quiet roads with no hills. The loop is 8.5km. There is an optional refreshment stop at the Half Barrel on our return. If you would like to come along please text Arlene on 086 358 6293. Walks are free with an optional donation which goes towards the future maintenance of the walking routes.
Find out more »January 2023
Guided walk – Tulla
Our next guided walk will start at Tulla United Soccer Club (EIRCODE: V95 A061) and follow mostly quiet roads, with one short stretch on the main road; returning via the bog road near Clondorney. Please wear suitable footwear as the bog road may be wet underfoot.It is an 8km loop with little or no inclines. There is an optional refreshment stop at the soccer pitch on our return. If you would like to come along, please text or WhatsApp 086…
Find out more »February 2023
Guided Walk – O’Brien’s Bridge
Our next guided walk will take place on Thursday 9th February at 11am in O'Brien's Bridge - it is a 7km loop. We will start from the children's playground in the village (behind the coffee shop EIRCODE: V94 KC8A) - there is free parking here and also along the street. The walk will take us along a riverside path to Errinagh Bridge where we have a short climb up to the Shannon headrace, which will bring us back to the…
Find out more »Guided Walk – Newmarket on Fergus
Our next guided walk will take place next Thursday 23rd February at 11am in Newarket-on-Fergus. We will leave from Our Lady of the Rosary church car park (Eircode V95 TY24) following quiet roads, with some inclines along the way. The loop is 8.5 km (but it can be shortened on the day if the weather is not in our favour). There are coffee shops in the town if people would like to stop for refreshments afterwards. If you would like…
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