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B Hillwalks Schedule

Please refer to Upcoming Walks for further details in participating in GWC B Walks

The B walk organiser is Valerie Greaney: valeriegreaney@gmail.com 087 2788663

All walks must be booked in advance on the B WhatsApp with a cut-off of 8.00pm on the Friday before the Sunday Walk. Please review our guidelines for the use of WhatsApp.

https://galwaywalkingclub.ie/whats-app-groups-for-gwc-members/

All hillwalkers are reminded to read and pay attention to the Essentials Page, for your safety and the groups safety. Having the proper gear is a requirement.

DateHillWalk LeaderDetails
08/01/23BuchaunValerie Greaney
087 2788663

Distance: 11.7Km, 4.5Hrs, Max 620m, Ascent/Descent: 570m
22/01/23
Knocknagussy / Lugnabrick
John O’Sullivan
087 1167559
Distance: 11.5km
Total Ascent: 605m
Time: 5hrs
05/02023Corcog / Mullagh GlasMichael Jennings
087 7502289
Distance: 9 km
Time: 4.5 hrs
Ascent / Decent : 760m
19/02/23
BuchaunJohn O’Dowd
087 2945379

Distance: 11.7Km, 4.5Hrs, Max 620m, Ascent/Descent: 570m
05/03/23
Muchanacht / An Chailleach
Valerie Greaney
087 2788663
Distance: 12km
Time: 5 hrs
Ascent : 960m
19/03/23Ben Gorm / Ben CregganConal O’Neill
087 0610972
02/04/23Luga Gowan / Luga KippenValerie Greaney
087 2788663
16/04/23Mid TurksRomy Mills
0871630627
Rory McMorough
0857759905
30/04/23NephinBob McNulty
087 2254329
14/05/23KnocnahillionGerry Fahy
Imelda Kelly
28/05/23Benbaun / BenfreeAnn Herwood
087 2782527
11/06/23Leenane HillJohn O’Dowd
087 2945379
Distance: 12km
Ascent: 675m
Duration: 4.5 hrs
25/06/23Ben Bury / Ben Lugmore
09/07/23Lee Valley loop
23/07/23Sheefries Hills
06/08/23GarraunGerry Fahy
Imelda Kelly
20/08/23Mweelrea
03/09/23Corcog / Mullagh GlasRomy Mills
0871630627
Rory McMorough
0857759905
17/09/23John O’Sullivan
087 1167559
01/10/23Northern Turks
15/10/23Ben Leitri / Ben Gabhar
29/10/23Mullaghmore / Slieveroe / Knockanes ( Burren )Peter Leonard
12/11/23Corrywongaun, Doughruagh, Garraun
26/11/23Benucunneen
10/12/23Devilsmother
Benbrack / Knockbrack
LetterbrechaunValerie Greaney
087 2788663
Distance: 10.2km
Time: 5.5hrs
Ascent / Decent : 627m

Knocknagussy / Lugnabrick
John O’Sullivan
087 1167559
Northern TurksDeidre Langan
086 3861764
John Smith
087 2263249
Distance: 12km
Ascent: 800m
Time: 5hrs
Benbaun / Ben Fhraoigh
Distance: 10km
Total Ascent: 710m
Time: 5 hrs

Meet at Recess at 9.15am depart at 9.30am
Carpooling necessary.
Will be crossing a river at start so poles and wellies would be of benefit but not a must.


Contact for the B Walks: Valerie 087 2788663
Ben Bury / Ben LugmoreMartina Hickey
087 6265119
Distance: 10km
Ascent: 747m
Duration: 5.5 hrs
Ben Gorm / Ben CregganValerie GreaneyDistance: 10km
Ascent: 747m
Duration: 5.5 hrs
Mid TurksRomy Mills
0871630627
Rory McMorough
0857759905
Distance: 12km
Ascent: 702
Duration: 6.5hrs

Challenging

Leenane Hill
Distance: 12km
Ascent: 675m
Duration: 4.5 hrs
MuchanachtBryan McCabe
086 8231131
Distance: 10.2km
Ascent: 800m
Duration: 5.5 hrs
DevilsmotherGundo Sohn
Corcog / Mullagh GlasBob McNulty
087 2254329
MweelreaJohn O’Sullivan
087 1167559
BenbaunAnn Herwood
087 2782527
Distance: 10km
Ascent: 864m
Time: 5hrs
Sheefries HillsKevin Walsh
087 2227823
Distance: 12km
Total Ascent: 780m
Duration: 5.5hrs
Meet Carrakennedy National School @ 9.45am
Corrywongaun, Doughruagh, GarraunBryan McCabe
086 8231131
Distance 11.6 km
Ascent: 960
Time: 5 hrs

Difficult B Walk
GauraunJohn O’Dowd
087 2945379

Ben Leitri / Ben GabharValerie Greaney
Benbaun / Ben FhraoighAnn Herwood
087 2782527
Distance: 10km
Ascent: 864m
Time: 5hrs
Wicklow club weekend awayValerie Greaney
087 2788663
Bunnacunneen
/ Binn Ui Chuinneain
Ann Herwood & Aoife Fallon.Distance: 10.5 km
Total Ascent: 587m
Time: 5hrs
Derryclare / BencorrValerie GreaneyDistance: 11.3km
Total Ascent: 795m
Time: 5.5hrs
Benbrack / Knockbrack
Nephin

Moderate
Bob McNulty

087 2254329

Total Ascent: 793m
Distance: 10.5km, 3.5Hrs

Meet at
Regroup: Leonards pub Laherdaun 9.50am leave at 10am

Contact for the B Walks : Valerie 087 2788663

In order to ensure the safety of our walkers, it is recommended that all new members and guests complete a ramble in advance of participating in a B Hillwalk.