Information to be confirmed on all walks but expect walks to suit all abilities, Family Trails, moderate treks, challening hill walks and an overnight challenge.
Sperrins 16th Walking Festival Programme is not yet available.
To view last years programme click on the link below to download a copy
Sperrins Walking Festival Programme 2011.pdf
Opening Walk - Wild Flowers and Weeds Interpretative walk and Talk
Date: Friday 5th August 2011
Registration & Meeting Point: Newtownstewart Old Bridge
Time: 7.30pm
Distance: 2km / 1.2miles
Duration: 1 - 1.5hrs
Description: Wild Flowers and Weeds. Exploring magical, medicinal and practical uses of plants in local folklore. Take a walk with us along the river of Newtownstewart and discover a new insight into the habitat along its banks. A short walk and talk. This walk is also suitable for buggies.
Cost: Voluntary fee in aid of Ulster Cancer Foundation and Cancer Research
There are a range of Family walks and activities at Gortin Glens Forest Park.
Click on the link to view the rnage of walks available at Gortin Glens.
Healthy Lifestyle
This year we have also introduced “Healthy Lifestyle” walking options, available at Gortin Glens Forest Park. There will be the choice of self-guided walks and one guided walk per day at 12 Noon.
You can choose from a range of self guided walks, varying in diatance from 1.25 miles, 2.25 miles and 9 miles. Click on the links below to view trail options and maps.
The Guided walks is "Ladies View", which is 2.25 miles.
Road Walking Options coordinated by the Eden Walking Club
The following walks will be led by Eden Walking Club and will take in quiet country roads around the Plumbridge area.
The walks will have a cover charge of £1 per person.
Saturday 6th August
Section of Butterlope Glen
Registration & Meeting Point: Glenelly Church Car Park on the
Bradkeel RoadStarting Time: 10:00am
Length of Walk: 4.5 miles
Duration: 1.5 – 2hrs
Quiet country roads
Sunday 7th August
Section of
Craignamaddy RouteRegistration & Meeting Point:: Barnes Gap Car Park
Starting Time: 11:00am
Length of Walk: 6 miles
Duration: 1.5 – 2hrs
These walks are all on road and do not require full hill walking gear however walking boots would be advisable although not essential depending on weather.
Historic Walk - (Suitable for Moderate walking ability and above)
WWII Plane Crash Site Walk
Saturday 6th and Monday 8th August
Distance: 2 miles Duration: 1.5hrs
Cost: £5
Description: A walk to view the site where four young men from around the world lost their lives when their aircraft, an Avro Anson Mk1 hit the hillside at Legnagappoge Glen on 6th March 1945. You will also have the opportunity to view the exhibition and see the promotional DVD.
Moderate Walks
Saturday 6th August
Mullaghcarabatagh and Mullaghclogher
Registration and Meeting Point: 9:30am & 10:00am, The Parochial Hall, Plumbridge
Walk Starts: 10:15am & 10:45am
Elevation: 522m
Distance: 10km/6 miles
Duration: 4.5hrs
Description: A scenic circular hike over the western edge of the high Sperrins ridge
Sunday 7th August
Carnelly
Registration & Meeting Point: 9:30am & 10:30am, The Parochial Hall, Plumbridge
Walk Starts: 10:30am & 11:30am Elevation: 562m Distance: 9km / 5.5miles
Duration: 4hrs
Description: An interesting circular 9km hike along the hills to the south east of Glenelly.
Monday 8th August
Craignamaddy Ridge
Registration & Meeting Point: 10:00am, The Parochial Hall, Plumbridge
Walk Starts: 10:45am Elevation: 366m Distance: 12km / 7.5miles
Duration: 4.5hrs
Description: The route offers stunning views of Glenelly and the Owenkillew Valley. With heather clad hills, tranquil valleys and a rich cultural heritage the Sperrin Mountains await your discovery, returning over the Sperrins ridge.
Challenging Walks
Saturday 6th August
The Mullagh’s & Glenelly Valley Registration and Meeting Point: 9.00am, The Parochial Hall, Plumbridge
Walk Starts: 9:45am Elevation: 581m Distance: 14km / 9miles Duration: 5.5 – 6hrs Description: A high level classic starting at Cranagh Village and finishing at Glenroan Bridge in Glenelly Valley.
Sunday 7th August
Craig Circuit Registration and Meeting Point: 10:00am, The Parochial Hall, Plumbridge Walk Starts: 11:00am Elevation: 635m Distance: 12km / 7.5miles Duration: 5hrs Description: A circular walk, starting and finishing on mountain track, with the highest point Mullaghclogha (635), which is the second highest point in the Sperrins!
Monday 8th AugustCounty Rock to Goles Bridge
Registration & Meeting Point: 9:00am, The Parochial Hall, Plumbridge
Walk Starts: 10:00am
Elevation: 627m Distance: 13km / 8miles Duration: 5.5hrs Description: A linear walk from County Rock to Goles bridge, taking in Mullaghaneeny, with some spectacular view along the way.
Booking is ESSENTIAL on Historic, Moderate and Challenging Walks!
See Walking Festival Fees for participating and booking.
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