“A” hillwalks are typically 10-18 km in length with 800-1200m accumulated ascent and usually last 5-7 hours. Only walkers with sufficient experience (i.e. several B hillwalks or equivalent) are allowed to participate, as a good level of stamina is required and the terrain can be challenging. It is club policy not to allow visitors on A hill walks.
All hillwalkers are advised to look at the Safety Guidelines and Gear List pages; adequate clothing, boots, food, drink, survival bag and head torch are mandatory.
The A hill walk organiser is Bryan McCabe, e-mail: GWCAhillwalks@gmail.com. Please e-mail your name and number to Bryan if you wish to be added to the A Hillwalk WhatsApp group.
26th March 2023
Glendorragha Horseshoe: Birreencorragh & Knockaffertagh (Nephin Begs)
Leaders: Ann Herwood & Aoife Fallon
Walk Buddy: Bryan McCabe
Stats: 18 km, 850 m ascent, 6h45m
Meet: Aldi Castlebar 9:30am, 9:35am departure.
Optional meal in Newport afterwards
9th April 2023 (Easter Sunday)
Binn Chaonaigh & Binn idir an dá log (Maméan to Mám Ochóige)
Leaders: Romy Mills & Rory McMurrough
Stats: tba
Meet: tba
23rd April 2023
Glendahurk Horseshoe (Ben Gorm, Corranabinnia), Nephin Begs
Leader: Bryan McCabe
Walk Buddy: Martina Hickey
Stats: 16 km, 1030 m ascent, 6h45m
Meet: Circle K, Newport, 9:30am
Optional meal in Newport afterwards
29th April 2023 (May BH weekend, Bantry)
Hungry Hill, Knocknagree & Maulin (Caha Mountains) – OS Map 84
Leader: Bryan McCabe
Walk Buddy: Aoife Fallon
Stats: 16 km, 1100 m ascent, 6h30m
Meet: Carpool and depart Bantry 8:30am, regroup Pontoon Pier (Murphy’s Ferry) at 9:15am, then bus to start of walk.
30th April 2023 (May BH weekend, Bantry)
Cummeenbaun, Droppa, Cushnaficulla, Knockowen (Glenrastel Horseshoe, Caha Mountains) – OS Map 84
Leader: Bryan McCabe
Walk Buddy: Bob McNulty
Stats: 12km, 930 m ascent, 5h30m
Meet: Carpool and depart Bantry 8:30am, regroup Healy Pass 9:20am, then bus to start of walk.
7th May 2023
Glendavock Horseshoe
Leader: Kevin Walsh
Walk Buddy: Ríonach Timon
Stats: 13 km, 1050m ascent, 6h30m
Meet: Aasleagh Falls carpark 9:30am
21st May 2023
Knocknahillion & Letterbreckaun
Leaders: Imelda Kelly & Gerry Fahy
Walk Buddy: Sarah McNamara
Stats: tba
Meet: tba
4th June 2023
Sheeffry Hills
Leader: Tom Hanrahan
Walk Buddy: Chris Barry
Stats: tba
Meet: tba
18th June 2023
Glencoaghan Horseshoe
Leader: Stefan Lux
Walk Buddy: tba
Stats: 16km, 1670m ascent, 8h30m
Meet: tba
30th July 2023
Doughruagh, Garraun, Benchoona
Leader: Brian Coyne
Walk Buddy: Declan Coyne
Stats: tba
Meet: Lettergesh Beach carpark, 9:30am
Optional swim afterwards
13th August 2023
Exploring Mweelrea’s corries – Lough Lugaloughan and Lough Bellawaum (NEW CLUB WALK)
Leader: Bryan McCabe & Ríonach Timon
Walk Buddy: tba
Stats: 15 km, 750 m ascent, 5h30m
Meet: Leenane carpark 9am.
26th OR 27th August 2023
Slieve Carr (Nephin Begs) – BIKE & HIKE to Ireland’s most remote mountain.
Leader: Bryan McCabe
Walk/Cycle Buddies: Patricia Fleming, Julie Woods
Stats: 10 km mountain bike + 7.5 km hike + 10 km mountain bike – 6h
Meet: Circle K, Newport, 9:30am.
Optional overnight in Newport/Westport afterwards if on the Saturday?
10th September 2023
Gleninagh valley, Benbreen, Bengower, Ben Lettery
Leader: Fintan O’Meara
Walk Buddy: Michael Jennings
Stats: 9 km, 950 m, 4h30m
Meet: Ben Lettery Youth Hostel, 9:30am
8th October 2023
Nephin
Leader: Bob McNulty
Walk Buddy: Derek Naughton
Stats: tba
Meet: tba
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