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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, Boyle.
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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
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