Good Friday 10 April
9.00 p.m. Registration and welcome briefing/slide show with Seán Ó Súilleabháin (founder of the Kerry Way) at the Kerry Ocean Lodge, Glenbeigh.

Easter Saturday 11 April
Walk A: Carrauntoohil (1039m)
Distance: (depending on route) 12km/7.5miles Ascent: 1,000m/3,300ft
Climb Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s majestic highest mountain (1039m). The ascent may be from the north via Coomcallee/The Hag’s Glen, and up via the Eagle’s Nest (Cummeennoughter) and O’Shea’s Gully. An alternative ascent is over Caher (1001m). Weather and the opportunity for views will dictate the routes of ascent and descent. For experienced climbers only.

Walk B: Kerry Way – Derrycunnihy and Gap of Dunloe
Distance: 14km/8.75miles Ascent: 200m/660ft
Experience the fairyland-like appearance of the ancient oak woods on the shore of the Upper Lake of the Killarney National Park. Your walk continues through the dramatic ice-carved gorge of the Gap of Dunloe.

Easter Sunday 12 April
Walk A: Bealach Oisín to Glenbeigh
Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: 815m/2,675ft
Spectacular views, out to the Atlantic and over Dingle Bay, should be gained on a ridge walk from the top of Ballaghisheen Pass over a number of summits (Knocknagapple, Colly, Macklaun and Beenreagh) before joining the Kerry Way at the Windy Gap for the return to your base at Glenbeigh.

Walk B – Dooks and Cromane
Distance: up to 13km/8miles Ascent: very little!
Experience a variety of habitats (beach, nature reserve, bog road) on a gentle stroll near the shore of Dingle Bay and the Caragh River estuary. It could be arranged to start and finish at a local hostelry!!

EASTER MONDAY 13 APRIL
Departure after breakfast.
Rossbeigh Beach
Optional walk on the beautiful blue flag beach of Rossbeigh before you head home.
Price: €245 per person sharing for 3 Night Package at Kerry Ocean Lodge
Hotel: Please ask for the hotel supplement
Single Supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement of €20 per night. For those willing to share, we will do our utmost to match solo walkers.

Closing Date for Bookings: Thurs 2 April 2009

Price Includes:
- 3 Nights' B&B in quality guesthouse with en-suite facilities in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
- 3 Full Irish breakfasts
- 2 packed lunches
- Choice of superb A or B walks on 2 days
- Coach/minibus transfers to walks each day.
- Experienced local walking guides.
- Welcome briefing and slide show.

To Book: Click here to book on-line. Deposit of €150 per person and balance due 2 April 2009. Irish euro cheques, Mastercard or Visa are accepted.
Equipment: For both grades of walks - you will need warm and waterproof clothing, including a hat, gloves and spare clothing. Mountain boots with a good cleated sole (to prevent slipping) and support (for the ankles) are essential. Bring along a flask and lunch box in a small rucksack, which can hold your spare clothing.
Please note that jeans are not suitable (no insulation value when wet) – tracksuit bottoms are much better.
Don't forget to bring along musical instruments - useful even for the coach transfers!!
Note: The organisers/guides reserve the right to classify walkers on the basis of experience and suitability of equipment. Guides may have to alter the walks to allow for weather or other factors but this will be done only as a last resort.