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Walking,
Hiking and Hill Walking, Boyle, County Roscommon
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Walking
is a rewarding and healthy way to discover the beauty
of the area. The Miners Way and Historical Trail
leads through various towns and villages in the
Northeast of the region and traverses the Curlew,
Bricklieve and Arigna Mountains. The two routes
total over 118 kms in length. The Miners Way and
Suck Valley Walking books are available in Una
Bhan Craft Shop, Grounds of King House, Boyle.
Walking
in the area
The range of walks that are available for all levels
of walkers in the Boyle area are so diverse it will
be hard to choose which one to do first.
Lough Key Forest Park set in 500 hectacres of parkland
has something to suit all. The Bricklieve mountains
and Carrowkeel with its Megalithic tombs have rough
terrain and breathtaking scenery. Cavetown lake
just off the Roscommon road is a peaceful tranquil
walk. The 'Miners Way' and 'Historical Trail' are
a network of paths which wind their way through
adjoining parts of County Leitirm, Roscommon and
Sligo. The Miners way follows the path used by the
miners going to work in the Arigna mines.
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Walking Holiday Accommodation Options
Map
1 - Arigna to Crossna: Distance
15km (9 miles), Ascent: 260m, Walking Time: 4.5
hrs
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2 - Crossna to Boyle: Distance
15km
(9 miles), Ascent: 30m, Walking Time: 4 hrs
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3 - Boyle to Ballinafad: 8km
(5 miles), Ascent: 250m, Walking Time: 3 hrs
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4 - Ballinafad to Castlebaldwin: 9km
(5 miles), Ascent: 220m, Walking Time: 3.5 hrs
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5 - Castlebaldwin to Highwood: 10km
(6 miles), Ascent: 200m, Walking Time: 3.5 hrs
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6 - Highwood to Glen via Ballyfarnon: 14km
(9 miles), Ascent: 420m, Walking Time: 5 hrs
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7 - Glen to Corrie Mountain: 7km
(5 miles), Ascent: 300m, Walking Time: 4 hrs
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8 - Corrie Mountain to Arigna: 13km
(8 miles), Ascent: 260m, Walking Time: 4.5 hrs
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8 - Arigna to Drumshanbo: 7km
(4.5 miles), Walking Time: 2 hrs
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9 - Drumkeeran to Dowra: 12km
(8 miles), Ascent: 200m, Walking Time: 4 hrs
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10 - Dowra to Stoney River: 9km
(6 miles), Ascent: 110m, Walking Time: 3 hrs
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11 - Stoney River to Drumshanbo: 7km
(5 miles), Ascent: 120m, Walking Time: 3 hrs
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12 - Keadue to Ballyfarnon Link: 4km
(2.5 miles), Ascent: 50m, Walking Time: 1 hr
Walkers Diary 2010
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd May
Meet at 11am at the Church
in Louisburgh - the walk over the weekend will be
on Clare Island, County Mayo, it can be a Flat Walk
or Climb, Grade A, B, & C. Guide is Zita Griffin
071 9662872
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The
Miners Way and Historical Trail
leads through various towns and villages
in the Northeast of the region and traverses
the Curlew, Bricklieve and Arigna Mountains.
The two routes total over 118 kms in length.
The walk across the mountains is rewarded with
the wildness and beauty of the open air and
Lough Key features sheltered woodlands and wildflowers
amongst its 350 hectares.
Sections of the walk pass through Boyle town
and here could be linked to shorter urban walking
routes. These town walks are a feature of most
European countries and can show off not just
historical sites but other tourist amenities
such as canals and rivers. |
| Route
Details |
| Dowra,
Drumkeerin, Geevagh, Arigna, Keadue, Ballyfarnon,
Drumshanbo, Knockvicar, Boyle, Ballinafad,
Castlebaldwin. |
| Total
Distance |
128km
/ 80 miles
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| Longest
Stage |
Castlebaldwin
to Ballyfarnon 24km / 15 miles
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| Highest
Point |
Corry
Mountain-421m / 1380ft |
| Route
Contact |
Leitrim
County Council, Governor Hse,
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Tel: 071 96620005
e-mail: info@arignaminersway.com
web: www.arignaminersway.com
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Sligo
Way
from Lough Talt, at the end of the Western Way,
the route follows the northern foothills of
the Ox Mountains, passing Lough Easky by forest
tracks, moorland and quiet country roads. It
climbs gently to cross the Ox Mountains to reveal
a panorama of one of the most beautiful counties
of Ireland.
The walk continues through the villages of Coolaney
and Collooney and by forest and mountain tracks
reaches the shores of Lough Gill, so justly
praised by the poet W.B. Yeats.
Finally, it passes the ruined Creevelea Abbey
and crosses the river Bonet to Dromahair, close
to the Leitrim Way. |
| Route
Details |
| Lough
Talt, Lough Easky, Ladies Brae, Coolaney,
Collooney, Ballygawley, Dromahair. |
| Total
Distance |
74km/46
miles.
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| Longest
Stage |
Lough
Talt to Templeboy - 24km/15 miles
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| Highest
Point |
The
Ladies Brae - 260m/850ft |
| Route
Contact |
Sligo
County Council, Riverside,
Sligo. Co. Sligo.
Tel: 071 - 91 56666.
Fax: 071 - 91 43119
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Suck Valley Way is an oval shaped,
100km way marked walk passing through the "Nine
Friendly Villages" of the Suck River basin.
The terrain is interesting, varied but never
harsh on the walker. A large portion of the
walk is over private working farms, most of
the remainder traverses woodland, bogs and wetlands.
A Guide book containing details of the walk
is available locally and through newsagents.
As this route travels near or through many villages
or towns there are adequate supplies of B&B's
Guesthouses and restaurants to cater for the
needs of most walking parties. |
| Route
Details |
| Walk
may be started from any of the following
towns and villages: Ballygar, Creggs,
Glinsk, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Ballintubber,
Donamon, Castlecoote, Athleague, Mount
Talbot. |
| Total
Distance |
90km
/ 56 miles
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| Longest
Stage |
Ballintubber
to Castlecoote - 20km/12 miles.
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| Highest
Point |
Mount
Mary - 157m/510ft. |
| Route
Contact |
Secretary,
Suck Valley Tourism Group, Athleague,
Co. Roscommon.
Tel: 090 66 63602
Fax: 090 66 63014 |
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| www.walkingwildireland.com |
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The
Curlew Walkers Club conducts
weekly walks through the region from their base in Boyle.
For those who may find the Miners Way, the Suck way
and the Sligo way too extreme and wish for something
a little less energetic, then the Lough Key Forest Park
is ideal. It provides abundant long and short nature
trails that display all the fascinating aspects of the
Park. Guides to lead walks over more demanding terrain
can be arranged for groups. Specialist companies offering
walking holidays are starting to appear along the border
counties and they will arrange everything for both individuals
and groups. Detailed Maps available in
Una Bhan Craft Shop, Boyle
Diary of Walks coming
up can be found in our News Section
or Calender of
Events
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