Short Walks: Approx 2 to 2.5 hrs duration, 7 to 10 km, on flat roads and track. For schedules Click Here
Rambles: Approx 4 to 5 hrs,15 to 20 km ,on road and track. Occasionally walking on uneven ground and low level ascents up to 250m. For schedules Click Here
“C Walks”: For novice and other hillwalkers seeking climbs at a gentle pace.Typically 4 to 4.5 hrs with a total ascent of 400m to 600m, over rough terrain and usually ascending a single peak. For schedules Click Here
“B” Walks: For walkers with experience of hillwalking and a reasonable level of fitness. Typically 5 to 6 hours with a total ascent of 600m to 900m on rough and steep terrain over one to two peaks. For schedules Click Here
“A” Walks: For experienced and fit hillwalkers.Typically 5 to 8 hours with a total ascent of 800m to 1400m on rough and steep terrain over several peaks. For schedules Click Here
*Accumulated height is the sum of all the climbs/ascents during a walk.
| “A” Walk: | Derryclare, Bencorr, Bencollaghduff (Twelve Bens Range) | ||||
| Duration (hrs): | 12.5 7hrs Guests are not allowed on A walks. | Max. height (m): | 711 | Accum. height (m) | 1150 |
| “B” Walk: | Benchoona Horseshoe (inc Garraun and Binn Fhraoigh ) from Lettergesh Beach | ||||
| Distance (km): Duration (hrs) | 10 5hrs New members and guests should complete a ramble in advance of participating in a B walk. | Max. height (m): | 588 | Accum. height (m) | 670 |
| “C” Walk: | Tully Mountain (Letterfrack) | ||||
| Distance (km): Duration (hrs) | 7 4hrs New members and guests should complete a ramble in advance of participating in a C walk. | Max. height (m): | 341 | Accum. height (m) | 490 |
| Ramble: | Cong to Clonbur Loop Walk –A mix of walking through scenic forest and woodland trails and quiet minor country roads | ||||
| Distance (km): Duration (hrs) | 20 5hrs | Max. height (m): | 51 | Accum. height (m) | 228 |
| Short Walk: | Rinville (Oranmore) Mainly coastal tracks along Galway Bay. | ||||
| Distance (km): Duration (hrs) | 7 2 hrs | Max. height (m): | 26 | Accum. height (m) | 93 |
Important Notices
- Dogs are not allowed on any club walk
- The Club encourages all Walkers doing short Walks & Rambles to wear high vis jackets & always proper walking boots and gear. Please refer to our sections on walkers guidelines and equipment.
- Please don’t make noise/disturb the families residing near the car park at Kelehans at Bushypark when we meet there, as requested by them
- It is recommended that all new members and guests complete a ramble in advance of participating in a B or C hill.
- Due to the level of stamina and fitness required it is Club policy not to allow guests on A hills.
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