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Go Ireland is
proud to announce their 12th
New Year's Walking Festival based
in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. Walk
off the excesses of the Festive season on
some of the best walks in the country,
while you stay in top quality accommodation
in the seaside village of Glenbeigh. Choose
from an A walk, such as climbing Carrauntoohil
(Ireland’s highest mountain) or try
a more relaxing low level B walk. Let Go
Ireland organise everything while you take
a walk on the wild side!
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€260
per person sharing for 3 Night B&B
Package
€305
per person sharing for 3 Night Hotel Package
Accommodation is based on a twin/double sharing basis. A limited number of single
rooms are available at a supplement of €15.00 per night (B&B) & € 20.00
per night (Hotel). For those willing to share, we will do our utmost to
match solo walkers.
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9.00 p.m. Registration and welcome briefing/slide show
with Seán Ó Súilleabháin
in Towers Hotel, Glenbeigh.
Walk A: Carrauntoohil
(1039m) Difficult walking
Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain cannot
be ignored. The climb may be done from the north via
Coomcallee/ The Hag’s Glen, and up through Eagle’s
nest (Cummeennoughter) and to Carrauntoohil through O’Sheas
Gully. It may then be possible to continue to Ireland’s
second highest Beenkeragh (1010m) via the ridge if weather
permits and descend down Knockbrinnea. The route taken
will be determined by the weather on the day.
Walk B: Coomloughra
Horseshoe (1150m/3750ft) Moderate walking
A circuit of the 3 Pater Noster lakes nestled in the
Glen under Carrauntoohil gives a satisfied climb and
superb views with minimum of effort.
Walk A: Coomasaharn
Lake Horseshoe (790m) Difficult walking
This walk takes place southwest of
Glenbeigh Village where the Ice Ages
have created a dramatic series of 6
coombs in an area of approximately
ten square kilometres / six square
miles.
Walk B: Seefin
circuit. Moderate walking.
This is a circular walk giving superb
views over Caragh Lake and Dingle Bay.
The name derives from association with
the Fianna, Ireland’s band of
legendary warriors. We can relive the
legends as we walk.
€260
per person sharing for 3 Night B&B Package
€305 per person sharing for 3 Night
Hotel Package
Accommodation is based on a twin/double sharing basis.
A limited number of single rooms are available at
a supplement of €15.00 per night (B&B) & €20.00
per night (Hotel).
For those willing to share,
we will do our utmost to match solo walkers.
• 3 Nights' B&B in quality guesthouse/
hotel with en-suite facilities in Glenbeigh, Co.
Kerry
• 3 Full Irish breakfasts
• 2 packed lunches
• New Year's Eve dinner (4 course) in Towers
Hotel
• Choice of superb A or B walks (depending on your
fitness level)
• Transfers to walks each day.
• Experienced local walking guides.
• Welcome briefing and slide show.
The Guesthouse base for the
weekend is in Go Ireland's walking centre Kerry Ocean
Lodge, www.kerryoceanlodge.com Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. Kerry
Ocean Lodge is a quality 20 bedroom lodge with every
walker's need catered for. All rooms are ensuite
with TV and tea & coffee making facilities, free
internet access and parking. Accommodation will
also be available in other guesthouses in Glenbeigh.
(Gleann Beithe
- Valley of the Birch Trees) is a beautiful vibrant
village situated by the Atlantic
ocean, at the foot of Seefin mountain on the Ring
of Kerry.
The
Towers Hotel, www.towershotel.com is a 3 star hotel based in Glenbeigh on the Ring
of Kerry. It is an ideal place to relax and ring
in the New Year. Residents of the Towers enjoy beautifully
appointed bedrooms with central heating, T.V., telephone
and private bathroom en suite.
Equipment: for all
grades of walks, you will need warm and waterproof
clothing, including a hat, gloves and spare clothing. For
both walks, 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
- 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 suitable
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.
Have fun and a Healthy and Happy New Year!
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