Experience Ballinasloe - 26th to 28th May
Guided Walking Tour
Location: Starting Point at Gun Club & Lismanny Board walk
Time: 9am & 11.15 am Saturday 27th May
2 options
Walkers will meet at Gullanes car park at 8.45 am and bus transferred to the Gun Club for 9.00 am walk start. The group will stop at Lismany board walk for lunch (approx. 11.15am) where tea/coffee will be provided.
Walk Details: Commence at Ballinasloe Gun Club, along the Grand canal towpath ( following the Hymany way route) past the aqueduct where the Grand Canal and Ballinure river meet, and on to the Lismanny Boardwalk where there is a break for lunch. After the break continue past Kylemore School house and church, along a track, through a forest path alongside Kylemore bog, then bog tracks and finish at Clonfert Cathedral where a bus will be waiting to drop all walkers back to start of walk at Ballinasloe Gun club/Gullanes Hotel
Option 2:
Meet bus in Lawrencetown village at 11 am and brought by bus to Lismanny boardwalk (53.2628805, -8.1564162, 7R7V+5C4) at 11.15 am.
Walk Details: Join the group for the second half of the walk along tracks, forest and bog to Clonfert Cathedral. where a bus will be waiting to drop all walkers back to start of walk at Laurencetown/Ballinasloe Gun Club/Gullanes Hotel
Tour Guides:
The walk will be guided by Claire Kelly & Fiona Maguire. Claire is an ecologist and will explain the expansive biodiversity and eco systems along the route. Fiona Maguire is a local archaeologist who will talk about the rich cultural heritage along the route.
The terrain is a mix of road and grassy trails so please be mindful of footwear. We advise walkers to have good walking boots/shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather to ensure your greatest comfort and safety.
Please remember to have water to keep you hydrated, and snacks for along the way if you so wish. We will provide Tea/ Coffee for the stop scheduled at Lismany boardwalk.
Cost: €5
Enquiries: Brid Lyons on 0874136769
NB: THIS WALK IS FOR MODERATE LEVELS OF FITNESS & DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK
All persons participating in this event being organized by Ballinasloe Area Community Development (BACD Clg) do so at their OWN RISK. By purchasing ticket for the event you herby agree to accept all Responsibility.
BACD Clg nor its Directors, Volunteers or Employees accept any Responsibility whatsoever caused by any injury or damage suffered by any person participating in this event.
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Time: 9am & 11.15 am Saturday 27th May
2 options
- Option 1 - Distance 18 Km, walk time 5 hours approx. Ballinasloe to Clonfert
- Option 2 - Distance 9 km Walk, Time 2.5 hours Lismanny Boardwalk to Clonfert
Walkers will meet at Gullanes car park at 8.45 am and bus transferred to the Gun Club for 9.00 am walk start. The group will stop at Lismany board walk for lunch (approx. 11.15am) where tea/coffee will be provided.
Walk Details: Commence at Ballinasloe Gun Club, along the Grand canal towpath ( following the Hymany way route) past the aqueduct where the Grand Canal and Ballinure river meet, and on to the Lismanny Boardwalk where there is a break for lunch. After the break continue past Kylemore School house and church, along a track, through a forest path alongside Kylemore bog, then bog tracks and finish at Clonfert Cathedral where a bus will be waiting to drop all walkers back to start of walk at Ballinasloe Gun club/Gullanes Hotel
Option 2:
Meet bus in Lawrencetown village at 11 am and brought by bus to Lismanny boardwalk (53.2628805, -8.1564162, 7R7V+5C4) at 11.15 am.
Walk Details: Join the group for the second half of the walk along tracks, forest and bog to Clonfert Cathedral. where a bus will be waiting to drop all walkers back to start of walk at Laurencetown/Ballinasloe Gun Club/Gullanes Hotel
Tour Guides:
The walk will be guided by Claire Kelly & Fiona Maguire. Claire is an ecologist and will explain the expansive biodiversity and eco systems along the route. Fiona Maguire is a local archaeologist who will talk about the rich cultural heritage along the route.
The terrain is a mix of road and grassy trails so please be mindful of footwear. We advise walkers to have good walking boots/shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather to ensure your greatest comfort and safety.
Please remember to have water to keep you hydrated, and snacks for along the way if you so wish. We will provide Tea/ Coffee for the stop scheduled at Lismany boardwalk.
Cost: €5
Enquiries: Brid Lyons on 0874136769
NB: THIS WALK IS FOR MODERATE LEVELS OF FITNESS & DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK
All persons participating in this event being organized by Ballinasloe Area Community Development (BACD Clg) do so at their OWN RISK. By purchasing ticket for the event you herby agree to accept all Responsibility.
BACD Clg nor its Directors, Volunteers or Employees accept any Responsibility whatsoever caused by any injury or damage suffered by any person participating in this event.
Book via Eventbrite by clicking HERE
To find out more about other events happening this weekend click into the image below:
