Joyce County Challenge 2012

JOYCE COUNTY CHALLENGE 21st July 2012

The Joyce Country Challenge gives you an opportunity walk one of Ireland's hidden gems. Taking the plateau of 'Maumtrasna' and the 'Devils Mother' this circuit of Lough Nafooey is an area of natural beauty often overlooked by Irelands walkers. With outstanding views of The Turks, Mweelrea, Killary harbour, the Sheefrys and the Western Lakes.

Challenge (A walk) 30km 1,936m ascent

For the experienced fit and self sufficient walker.  Ascend Finny , Maumtrasna, Devils Mother, Ail Dubh (road) Bunacunneen, Ben Beg ,returning to Finny via the Southern Ridge.

(B Walk)  20km Approx, 1000m ascent.

This is a lead walk, leaving Finney and ascending Ben Beg and Bunacuneen, returning to Finney along the shore line path of Lough Na Fooey. There will be a break for refreshments at Ail Dubh.

(C Walk)  Ramble.

This walk will be a lead walk for the less experienced walker 14.5km 281m ascent Finny, circling Lough Nafooey on lowland trail and returning to Finny by road.

(D Walk)

Introduction to Hillwalking: Details to follow.

Update - Start Times

Challenge Start time: 06:30 to 07:30

PLEASE NOTE: The Challenge is for self navigators, this walk will not have a leader.

Walk B (Intermediate Challenge) Sign on 7:00am to 8:00am. Start 8:00am.

Walk C (The Joyce Country Ramble). Sign on 8:00am to 10am.  Start 10:00am.

Walk D (Introduction to Hillwalking).  Sign on 8:00am to 10am.  Start 10:00am.

Phone - Debbie on    087 7555143 or e-mail joycecountrychallenge@eircom.net

FULL INFORMATION http://www.lakedistricthwc.com/JoyceDetails.aspx

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