Lakers’ sponsored walk of Glendalough

LAKERS’ Annual Sponsored Walk will take place on Saturday, October 13, in Glendalough.

There are three categories of walks and participants can choose the one that is most suited to your level of fitness.

Walk A involves climbing The Spinc. This is a is a medium to difficult hill walk, the distance is 9 km and takes around three hours to complete. The start time for this walk is noon and registration isat 11.30 a.m.

Walk B will be a walk along the Grey Road, which is a lovely woodland walk with a slight incline. The distance is 4km and will take approximately 1.5 to two hours. The start time is 2 p.m. with registration at 1.30 p.m.

Walk C will be a very easy, flat walk along the Green Road and this walk is wheelchair friendly. The distance is 1km and will take no longer than one hour. The start time is 2 p.m., with registration at 1.30 p.m.

Good walking gear is required for all routes. All three walks start at the upper lake car park and will take place regardless of the weather. There is a €4 charge per car for the car park

Lakers Social & Recreational Club is a community-based sports, social and recreation club for children and adults with an intellectual disability. The club provides a wide range of sporting and educational services to its 360 members aged 5 to 75.