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FULL INFORMATION including forms etc.

www.bluestackramblers.com

www.donegalwalkerswelcome.com

 

 

 

Sat. 30th April & Sunday 1st May 2011 
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“The Donegal Walkers Welcome and the

Bluestack Ramblers welcome walkers to

Donegal Town. We will do all we can to

ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable

stay in this wild unspoilt area.”

The festival is based in Donegal town

set in a valley girdled by The Bluestack

Mountains and Donegal Bay. Donegal is

an ancient Viking settlement. The name

Donegal means Fort of the Foreigners.

Donegal has a friendly welcome and is

steeped in history, culture, folklore and

a fine musical tradition.

The Bluestack Mountains are part of

the last wilderness of Europe. They are

known as the “Jewel in the Crown” of

the Donegal Mountains They are a

rugged mountain range in excess of

600m and in parts quite remote. These

mountains offer a rare glimpse of an

unspoiled landscape. The walks cross a

dramatic landscape of mountain, lake

and bog land. The nature lover has great

scope to enjoy the flora, fauna and the

impressive geology of this special part of

Donegal. Just 5klm from Donegal town

one can relax and enjoy this wild landscape.

 

Friday night 29th April 2011

FRIDAY NIGHT 29th APRIL 2011

Welcome evening at 9.00pm in the

Old Castle Bar.

Saturday 30th April 2011

SATURDAY 30th APRIL 2011

The East side of the Bluestacks.

Both walks start at the Gap of Barnis

Strenuous Walk- 7-8 hours 16klms

Registration 9.00am at the

John Bosco Centre

This walk takes us to a remote part of the Bluestacks.

These are rugged and gaunt grey mountains, which from

a distance give off a hue of blue. This route will climb

summits of Croaghnageer 571m Croaghaninwore 548m

and Croaghconnellagh 523m..

Moderate Walk –5hours – 8klms

Registration 10.00am at the

John Bosco Centre

Taking the meandering route of the Lowerymore River

to the summit of Croaghconnellagh 523m.

 

Sunday 1st May 2011

SUNDAY 1st MAY 2011

The Heart of the Bluestacks

Strenious Walk 7- 8hours 18klm

Registration 9.00am at the

John Bosco Centre

This walk takes us into the heart of the Bluestacks and three

of the highest peaks. Silver Hill 600m, Lavagh Beg 650m

and Lavagh Mor 671 on whose summit you will see at least

six counties.

Moderate Walk 4- 5hours 10klm

Registration at 10.00am in the

John Bosco Centre

Carnaween 521m, “ The Hill of the Birds”. On this

mountain you can leave part of yourself in Donegal.

Sign your name on the only book in the Donegal Mountain.

Meet Fionn MacCumhaill and hear some of the stories

and legends associated with this mountain.

Easy Walk 3hours – 6klms

Registration 11.00am in the

John Bosco Centre

Children are welcome on this walk and must be

accompanied by an adult.

Murvagh

A gentle stroll along one of Donegal’s Blue Flag beaches

and returning through the forest.

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