Charity and Commercial Walks

Charity and Commercial Walks 2011

NB Information on walks are updated on an ongoing basis as they are received, otherwise the previous years details are given. 

Táin Walking Festival  

 
2nd - 4th March 2012
 

Traversing the wild and rugged Cooley Mountains both by day and by night - the Táin Festival promises to both enchant and enlighten. 

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival 2012 

 
23rd - 25th March 2012
 

Helping to promote the wonderous Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail and the beautifu Tóchar Valley, there is something for all on this festival weekend. 

Siú Go Dtí Seasca 2012

21st April 2012

Join with Bóthar and friends on a 60km trek over beautiful countryside and canal banks and help to raise funds for Bóthar's livestock projects in Rwanda.

Holey Soles Hillwalking Festival 2012  
7th - 8th April 2012
This festival has a selection of walks to even include local biodiversity and archaeology. All the walks start from Manorhamilton in lovely Leitrim and are hosted by the Holey Soles Walking Club.

South Sligo Walking Festival 2012

May Bank Holiday Weekend 2012

The beautiful Ox Mountains give the perfect frame for both Lough Talt and Lough Easkey as the South Sligo Spring Walking Festival (now in its 12th year) takes place on this Bank Holiday weekend.

Inishbofin Walking Festival 2012 

 
May 2012

The Inishbofin Walking Festival celebrates  the three looped walks on the island.

All intriguing walks are led by qualified guides.

CARI Walk Turkey 2012

19th - 25th May 2012

Join with CARI on their yearly trek to help child victims of sexual abuse on a wonderful fundraising walk in Turkey.

Tinahely Walking Festival 2012  
May 2012
 
The now annual festival that follows Fáilte Ireland approved National Looped Walks - Tinahely Walkers Welcome are hosting their second Trail Walking Festival which will encompass a lovely part of the Wicklow Way. 

Irish Hospice Foundation Howth Walk 2012

 
May 2012

Enjoy a leisurely family walk from Howth Dart Station to the Cliff Summit and help to raise funds for the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Croí Camino De Santiago 2012
2nd June 2012
Helping Croí (The West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation) this trek takes the less used Potuguese route and winds northwards from Tui in Portugal through sleepy villages and towns to Santiago De Compostela.

The Tain March 2012 

June 2012

The Louth Economic Forum have planned a 140km walk which will even involve horses to travel from Roscommon to Carlingford over seven days. The route is to help help promote the Tain Epic!

Mourne International Walking Festival
June 2012
With twelve different walks spread over three days the Mourne International Walking Festival promises to attract all levels of walkers to the mighty Mourne Mountains.

Dublin Lunar Walk 

June 2012

This years Dublin Lunar Walk will have a more "coastal" approach. In aid of the Diabetes Foundation of Ireland - the 30km walk promises Dublin beneath the stars!

Walk The Line

June 2012

Summer Solstice Walk The Line. Raising funds for the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue this nightime outing will bring the walker across 32km of mountains from Kilbride back to Marley Park as the sun rises.

Irish Cancer Society "Largest Charity Walk"

June 2012

Hoping to break their own World Record for the largest Charity Walk - This one mile walk is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Mourne Wall Challenge  
July 2012
Helping Teen Ireland - this great walk traverses the Mourne Wall in Co. Down. It can be completed in one or two days and takes in fifteen peaks!

The Kerry Way Walk

July 2012

The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk is 3 day 70km which start and finish each day at Kenmare and is in aid of Cork Cancer Research Centre.


Rehab "HeadsUp" 5 Peaks Challenge 2012

August Bank Holiday 2012

Climbing the highest peaks in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - the Rehab "HeadsUp" 5 Peaks Challenge 2012 promises to test many a walker helping to raise funds for HeadsUp courses nationwide.

Focus Ireland Highest Peak Challenges

 
August 2012

Focus Ireland run three various and popular challenges during both July and August. Inclusive of the highest peaks in Ireland, also included are the highest peaks in the UK. 

Oxfam Trail Trekker 2012

1St - 2nd September 2012

Be part of something amazing this September! TRAILTREKKER challenges your team of four with two events - a 50km cross-border route through beautiful Irish terrain or the ultimate challenge of a 100km.

Your team will start the route together, walking through each checkpoint together and finish together, trekking through the Mourne Mountains and Cooley Peninsula from Donard down to Carlingford!


Lough Derg Pilgrim Walk 2011

September 2011

As part of the National Lough Derg Pilgrim Walk this days outing follows the ancient path around the shoreline of Lough Derg in Pettigo, Co. Donegal.

Millstreet Autumn Hillwalking Festival 2011

24th September 2011

The Autumn outing of this popular festival takes place this September with a choice of three different routes in the lovely county of Cork.

Carlow Autumn Festival 2012
October 2012
Carlow_Autumn_Festival.jpg Including a combination of "A,B and C" walks on both days, there truely is something for all on this Walking Festival.
Distances vary from 7km (taking an hour or two)
to 20km (taking up to 8 hours) and include river walks, forest parks and mountain treks.

NCHT Trek Peru 2012

October 2012

Join with The National Children's Hospital Tallaght in October 2012 for the trip of a lifetime to Peru. This challenging trek begins in the fascintaing city of Cusco and leads to the mysterious Machu Picchu Ruins.

East Clare Walking Festival 2012

5th - 7th October 2012

This festival is a two day event which centres around the Clare Way which includes magnificent scenery of Lough Derg and Lough Graney.

Connemara 4 Seasons Festival 2011

October 2012

The October Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival includes guided walking on Inisbofin and Diamond Hill, giving an insight to this wonderous and enchanting area.

Omagh Walking Festival 2011

October 2012

The Sperrin Mountains provide the beautiful backdrop for this walking festival as hosted by Omagh District Council. Families and Challenge Walkers alike are catered for in this glorious part of Northern Ireland.

Upperchurch Walking Weekend 2011

November 2012

This walking weekend takes place in Upperchurch in Co. Tipperary and has walks for all, from families to the more experienced Hillwalker.

December Omagh Walking Festival

December 2012

As part of The Omagh Walking Festival the Sperrin Mountains again play host to wonderous walking for all strengths and abilities.

Connemara Four Seasons

December 2012

The Winter instalment of this Festival takes place just after Christmas with lovely walks on Errisbeg Mountain and Omey Island.

The Northern Walking Partnership
Throughout 2012
Northern_Walking_Partnership_sml.jpg The Northern Walking Partnership

The Northern Walking Partnership is a community group recognised as a charity (Ref XT6661) who wish to encourage community participation in walking as a healthy and social recreation and to develop walks along with other organisations private or public, and individuals interested in walking.

  

................PREVIOUS CHARITY WALKS OF INTEREST.............. 

Western Cape Challenge South Africa 2011
November 2011
Suitable for all fitness levels this Challenge in aid of Rehab Services includes different treks throughout the magnificent Western Cape of South Africa.

Trek Nepal 2011

November 2011

Join in the adventure of a Trek Nepal through the foothills of the Himalayas in aid of Temple Street Children's University Hospital.

Hope Himalayan Walk 2011

October 2011

The Hope Himalayan Walk will see participants enjoy a breathtaking trek through the Himalayan foothills of Northern India and also visit some of Hope's ongoing projects in Kolkatata.

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Sponsored Walk

October 2011

Taking place in the Beautiful Slieve Bloom Mountains, all walkers are welcome on this day out which has a choice of two options.

Mount Kenya Solio Challenge 2011
October 2011
A truely captivating experience awaits as Moving Mountains invites walkers on their Mount Kenya Solio Challenge. The trip includes a rare glimpse of the true Kenya as you get to see the Charity's work "on the ground" and of course snow capped Mount Kenya in the Mount Kenya National Park.

Mournes Hack

September 2011

Take to the Mourne Mountains with a twenty mile trek across some of Northern Ireland's most beautiful scenery to help raise funds for the NSPCC.


The Tochair Walk 2011

August 2011

This is a great oppurtinity to join in one of four different walks which will all culminate in the ascent of the Holy Mountain of Croagh Patrick. The sponsored walk will help raise valued funds for the Share A Dream Foundation.

Tantra Mountains Challenge 2011

August 2011

Whilst helping Respite and Rehabilitation - Our Ladies Hospice invites walkers to the majestic Tantra Mountains in Poland this August.

Walk From  A to B 

 
August 2011
 

This walk follows the historic route from Allihies in West Cork to Bunmahon in Waterford that was taken by walkers during the Famine in their search for work.

It is now a unique unification of two communities remembering their copper-mining heritage. 

Step It Out For CASA  
August 2011
Helping to raise funds for CASA who offer respite care to people with disabilities. A fantastic itenerary following the Camino De Santiago awaits the walker. Spanning eight days in August a truely inspiring trip is sure to enchant.

Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival 2011

 
June 2011

The Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival takes place over the June Bank Holiday Weekend and has a plentiful and varied choice of walks as well as nightly entertainment. With all this and more, it is easy to see how a warm Tipperary welcome awaits.

Kenmare Walking Weekend 2011

 
June 2011

The Kenmare Walking Festival which has been revived this year and is being helped by the Kenmare Walking Club will have walks to cater for all levels and also for families and young children.

IHCPT Big Walk 2011

 
June 2011

The IHCPT have extended an invitation to join in their Big Walk on any given part from Longford to Lourdes to help support The Irish ilgrimage Trust.

AWARE Walk The Camino 2011

 
June 2011

Walking the last 112km of the beautiful Camino De Compostela in Northern Spain this walk which takes part over eight days will help Aware to raise valued funds to help those experience depression.

Tick Talk Wickathon 2011 

 
May 2011
 

To help raise awareness of Lymes Disease - Tick Talk Ireland has planned a traverse from Britas Bay to Arklow and to include a Talk and a jolly good night out! 

Cuan Mhuire Fundraiser 2011 

 
May 2011
 

This walk follows the "Old Kenmare Road" as it makes it's way gently from Kenmare to Killarney whilst raising much needed funds for the Cuan Mhuire charity. 

Walk for Irish Autism Action  
April 2011
Helping to raise funds for Irish Autism Action - this is an 18km walk which follows a beautiful stretch of the Wiclow Way from Crone to Roundwood.

CRC Argentina 2011

March 2011

Discover Argentina and the gateway to the Andes over twelve days and for a great cause - all in the shadow of Mnt. Aconcagua.

CAMINO de SANTIAGO  
September 2010
 
The famous Camino de Santiago Trek is being undertaken by Ability West (Eirim An Iarthair) which provides services and various supports to people with intellectual disabillities.

Walk In The Alps

 
September 2010

The Share A Dream Foundation have organised a four day trip hiking trough some of Austria's most beautiful villages. 

BINEVENAGH HACK 

 
September 2010
 

The Binevenagh Challenge Hack is a 23mile walk that takes place in the beautiful North Coast of Northern Ireand.

It is a sponsored walk that helps to fund the projects and services of the NSPCC. 

Discover Italy 

 
September 2010
 

Discover Italy with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Following along the southern alpine lakes of Italy - there is both a Hillwalking and Cycling option.

MS Ireland Italian Lakes 

 
September 2010
 

In aid of MS Ireland - this walk is to include Lake Como and many of the Great Lakes in Italy. 

SHINE NEPAL CHALLENGE  
May 2010
In support of Shine who help to support people with mental health issues, this will be a ten day journey through the villages of Nepal so as to include a unique insight into the cultural diversity of a fascinating country.

The Camino For Cappagh 

 
September 2010
 

Helping to raise funds for Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital - this will be a six day trip on the famous Camino from Ronceesvalles to Estella. 

MOUNTAIN RESCUE
FUNDRAISING WALK
LAST HELD July 2008
Glen_of_Imaal_MTR.jpg The Wayfarers are organising a series of walks in aid of the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team. There will be a choice of 3 walks on the day, a short walk of approximately 20k and 6.5 hours duration, a medium walk of 21k and 7 hours duration and a long walk of 30k and approximately 9 hours duration.

MANY SUMMITS
LAST HELD July 2007
Many_Summits.jpg Arthritis Ireland helped organized 50 teams to simultaneously climb 50 peaks on Saturday July 14th 2007 to fly the flag in aid of the 5000 children in Ireland affected by juvenile arthritis. A number of peaks nationwide were selected from which to choose.

COAST TO COAST 2008
LAST HELD September 2008
Dublin_Simon.jpg A challenging event over 10 days in which the walker follows the Royal Canal from the East to the West Coast of Ireland in the proud tradition of the "Four Flannerys"