Choosing Your Walk and Rules of Participation

Limited number on all walks – please enter ASAP for your preferred choice – entry fee non–refundable.

“A” Walk = Very experienced fit walker, strenuous walk, over rugged, rough limestone terrain. Over 16yrs only.

“B” Walk = Experienced walker, part walk over rugged limestone terrain. Over 16yrs only.

“C” Walk = Regular walker / Family walk. Not suitable for wheels.

Choose the walk most suited to your level of fitness; if in doubt please consult your walk leader before you leave the registration facility.

Experienced leaders and First Aid personal will accompany all walks

Rules of participation.

• A & B walks are on open limestone terrain countryside.
• Hiking/Walking boots are essential-NO BOOTS – NO WALK
• waterproofs and a change of clothes advised for after the walk.
• Each participant bring a packed lunch and drinks.
• Over 16yrs on A & B walk.
• C walks are on limestone, green trail roads & minor roads. Strong comfortable footwear. Children welcome but routes are not suitable for pushchairs (wheels).
• Base Point and Registration Facility is at Clubhouse, Community Field, National School Road, Ballyvaughan.
• Transportation will be provided to/from start/finish point where necessary.
• All participants must complete and sign a registration form prior to all walks and must check in at base or with the walk leader after the walk.
• Those participating in the Walking Festival do so at their own risk.
• The organisers maintain the right to change a route where deemed necessary.
• Walk Leaders maintain the right to refuse participation due to unsuitable clothing, footwear or lack of experience.
• The decision and authority of the leaders is final and at all times to be accepted by the participants.
• Duration of all walks are approximate.
• At all times all walkers are asked to adhere to the “Leave No Trace” policy, respect the land and the rural environment.
• Accommodation list and packages available on our website.
• Refreshments available at base on completion of the walks.
• No Dogs allowed.
• Pre–Booking of all walks is essential before Sept 16th.