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Located in the north west of Ireland this region of North Roscommon and Leitrim is wild, untouched and there for you to explore. Let the history and beauty of the area soak up through your feet as you discover new and exciting walking routes as well as older, well established ones.
See the effects of time on the landscape, visit the 'Nine Friendly Villages', follow the Miners to work across some of Irelands most picturesque and unspoilt countryside, walk up mountains and see rivers flow.
All this while experiencing the hospitality and wit of the local people. Once you have visited you will wonder what took you so long to get here.
One phone call can book your accommodation, packed lunches, transfers, guides and evening meals. After that, the only thing you need to worry about is what walking route you'd like to take!
For
further information or to make a booking please
contact: Una Bhan Tourism,
Main Street, Boyle, County Roscommon.
Phone: + 353 71 9663 033
or email: unabhan@indigo.ie
website: www.unabhan.net
Embark on a 'Walk through
Time' which will demonstrate the fundamental links between the natural
history and the cultural development of an area over time.
The area around
Strokestown is dominated by Sliabh Bán Mountain, which lies to
the south east of the town. It is reputed that 13 counties and the four
provinces of Ireland can be seen from the mountain top.
Length:
5-6k/3-4 miles circuit, but walk can be
extended if longer walk is required
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Highest point: 262m/859ft
Terrain: The walk utilizes forest track ways
Features: Follow the medieval monastic track, view the Mass Rock, and see the effect of the 'Famine' on the land. Once you reach the summit look west and see if you can see Croagh Patrick. The River Shannon flows southwards on the east side of Sliabh Bán.
Contact:
Pat Compton
Telephone: 087 2361794
OS sheet nos. 33, 40
Map Reference - 953 757
This walk is a series of way-marked long distance walking routes that form a network through the counties of Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo. The Miners Way follows many of the paths used by the Miners going to work in the Arigna Coal Mines.
Length: 62km/39 miles
Time: May take up to 3 days
Highest point: Corry Mountain, 421m /1,380 ft
Terrain: The Way follows tracks and roads: however these are rough and muddy in places. The Way also crosses high and exposed hills in places, notably at Corrie and Kilronan Mountain.
Features:
This walk
also links up with the Historical Trail and the Leitrim Way.
Contact: Una Bhan Tourism
Main Street, Boyle, Co.Roscommon
Phone: +353 (0)71 9663033
Email: unabhan@indigo.ie
Website: www.unabhan.net
OS Sheet Numbers - 25, 26 and 33
Map Reference - 929 141
Contact: Una Bhan Tourism
Main Street, Boyle
Co. Roscommon
Phone: +353 (0)71 9663033
Email: unabhan@indigo.ie
Website www.unabhan.net
OS sheet nos. 25, 26, 33
Map Reference: 902 117
This Walk runs in a great loop leaving the Miners Way at Keadue and running to the picturesque Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle and returns to Arigna via Ballyfarnon. One can pick and choose individual sections of the walk and experience just some of the history and tranquility that is intrinsic to the unpolluted wilderness of the area.
Length: 56km/35 miles
Time: May take up to 3 days
Highest
point: 850m/2788ft
Terrain: The Way follows tracks and roads: however these are rough
and muddy in places.
Features: This walk also links up with Slí Liatroma.
Discover and enjoy Sliabh an Iarainn, the beautiful rugged mountain in south Co. Leitrim on the eastern shore of Lough Allen. These Walks cater for individuals or groups who want to escape from the frantic pace and stresses of their everyday lives.
Length: 80km/52m
Time: 2 hour - 2 days walk
Highest point: 585m/1927ft
Terrain: Country roads, forest walks, bog walks and open mountain.
Features:
Sliabh an Iarainn or 'Mountain of Iron' derives its name from the iron
deposits to be found in the rocks. Visit the Mass Rock, see the famine
grave.
Phone: +353 (0)71 9641569
Email: dp@ballinamore.ie or
leesaughacashel@eircom.net
OS sheet nos. 25, 26, 33
Map Reference: 049 134
Starting by following the east shore of Lough Allen, the walker travels through increasingly beautiful scenery until reaching the upland wilderness of Barlear.
Length:
48km/30 miles
Time: May take up to 2 days
Highest point: Doo Lough - 375m/1140ft
Terrain: The Way uses tracks, both old and new.
Features: This Way meets up with the Historical Trail and the Cavan Way.
Leitrim County Council
Carrick on Shannon
Telephone: 071 9620005
Email: leitrimtourism@eircom.net
OS Sheet Number -26
Map Reference - 974 109
This walk lies within the Cuilcagh Mountain Park, a park dedicated to restoring peat land, conserving a significant area of blanket bog and increasing awareness and appreciation of bog land habitats and wildlife.
Length: 1km to 17km / 0.5 to 11 mile walks
Time: 6 hours
Highest point: Cuilcagh Summit - 665m/2,188ft
Terrain: Mountain paths and bog
Features:
It is well worth the trek to the summit as you will be rewarded with magnificent
views across Fermanagh, Donegal, Sligo and Cavan.
Principle Officer, Countryside Management
Telephone: 048 (028) 6634 8855
Email: cuilcagh@fermanagh.gov.uk
OS Sheet Number - 17
Map Reference - 127 355
Length: 26km/16 miles
Time: 1 day
Highest point: Giant's Grave - 260m/850ft
Terrain: Pleasant hill and valley walking.
Features: The Cavan Way is a connecting walk between the Leitrim Way at Dowra and the Ulster Way at Blacklion.
Cavan Tourism Officer
Telephone: 049 4377200
Email: tourism@cceb.ie
Website :www.cavantourism.com
OS Sheet Number - 26
Map Reference - 991 267
The village of Ballinaglera lies on the east shore of Lough Allen. There are a number of looped walks. Some magnificent views of Lough Allen can be seen while accompanying the Yellow River on its picturesque journey to the Lough.
Length: Range from 1km to 9.5km/1 to 6 miles
Time: From half hour to 3 hour walks
Highest point: Slievenakilla - 276m/905ft
Terrain: Rural roadways
Features:
Ballinaglera hosts a Sweat House, Holy Wells, a 'Giants Grave' and many
Ring Forts. The Kingfisher Cycle Trail also passes through the village.
Email: info@bbpartnership.ie
OS Sheet Number - 26
Map Reference - 995 230
Angling
Visitor Conference Centre & Riverside Cafe,
Athleague, Co. Roscommon.
Tel: 090 66 63602 Fax: 090 66 63014
E-mail: info@suckvalley.com
Web: www.suckvalley.com
OS sheet nos. 39, 40
Map Reference - 828 577
This runs through the Suck River Valley and for most of its length it runs across lowland farms. The Suck River is crossed no less than six times via old stone bridges. It is along this walk that one passes through the 'Nine Friendly Villages'.
Length: 90km/56 miles
Time: Enthusiasts may take six days to complete the route. The less energetic may decide to complete smaller stages, stopping en route to re-energise in any or all of the villages along the way.
Highest point: Mount Mary - 157m/510ft
Terrain: Walk traverses a variety of landscapes including gentle hills, forests, bogs, meadows and farmland as well as open road.
Features: Incorporates part of the O'Sullivan Beara Way. Visit the Castlestrange La Tene Stone
These walks lie within the Tottenham Estate, 1.5km north of Glenfarne village. The scenic secluded roads and trails are ideal for a relaxing family walk. Enjoy lakeside forest walks with four sculptures along the lake shore.
Length: There are 3 walks of varying lengths.
Time: Ranges from 1 to 2 hours.
Terrain: Forest trails and tracks.
Features: Picnic areas are conveniently located along the marked routes. The forest is also rich in flora and fauna and there is a boat quay and several fishing stands.
Contact:
Glenfarne Community Development Trust
Telephone: 071 9856831
Email: glenfarnecommunity@eircom.net
OS Sheet Number - 26
Map Reference - 024 387
Lough Key Slí na Sláinte, Roscommon Roscommon Slí
na Sláinte, Roscommon Cavetown Lake
Walk, Roscommon Barr Scenic Walk,
Rossinver, Leitrim Glencar Walks,
Leitrim Carrick-on-Shannon
Slí na Sláinte, Leitrim O Súilleabháin
Beara Walk Ulster Way
Town
Heritage Walks:
Ballinamore
Boyle
Carrick-on-Shannon
Dromahair
Drumshanbo
Manorhamilton
The following
are a number of important recommendations to abide by when out walking:
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Respect farmland
and the rural environment
Guard against
all risks of fire, especially near forests
Leave all farm
gates as you find them
Always keep children
closely supervised while on a walk
Avoid entering
farmland containing livestock
Dogs must be
kept on a lead at all times
Always use gates
and stiles and avoid damage to fences, walls, etc.
Take all your
litter home - leaving only footprints behind
Take special
care when walking on country roads
Protect wildlife,
plants and trees
Keep to the Way
Marked Ways
Take heed of
warning signals - they are there for your protection
Report any problems
encountered along the route
Take care not
to pollute water sources
