Get your boots on for Boyne Valley walking festival
A DASH of history, a dose of culture, fresh air, old friends and new.
Get your boots on for this year’s Boyne Valley Walking Festival over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
The Boyne Valley Walking Festival is back this June Bank Holiday with some great walks.
Now in its 7th year, the organizers have had over 30 different walks to date. Set up to make the Boyne Valley a walking destination, the festival has attracted over 30% of its participants from outside the area.
The weekend has a mix of easy, moderate and one challenging walk set mostly off road.
There are short special interest walks also, to explore the area’s great heritage. This has been achieved with kind permission of landowners and state bodies such as the OPW.
The Festival offers a once off opportunity to get off road and experience unique views of the Boyne Valley.
Zen Walk
Katharina Gummelt has wide experience in facilitating Zen walking for Community groups , Companies and individuals. Zen walking is the practice of walking with attention to the environment around you. It aims to help the participant relax and enjoy walking to the full.
Thurs 1st June 2017; Time: 7pm – Limited to 20 participants. Meet Clogherhead Pier car park. Walk duration 1 hour. Cost €5. Pre-booking on-line recommended at:www.droichead.com
Navan Walking Tour - Friday 2nd June 2017. Commencing at 1.00 p.m.
Led by local historian Noel French, learn some interesting facts about this fascinating town and hear some of the amazing stories. Monks, witches, highway men, priests electrocuting their co-workers, Women’s right champion blows up church, land grabbers still remembered in Navan and most of all Bull or should that be the Bull in Market Square.
Known for its Furniture, Carpets and Mining, this tour takes you back to the medieval foundation of Navan town. Walk is suitable for all ages.
Commencing outside The Central, Trimgate Street, Navan. Free Tour. Children must be accompanied.
Advance booking appreciated to noeltrim@ gmail.com . The appreciate the support of Navan Chamber of Commerce. Noel French, Trim. Co. Meath. Ireland. Phone 086 805 3293 or 046 94 36633
The Drogheda Steps’ Walk The Drogheda Steps’ Walk returns. Loop the
historical and ‘stepped’ town of Drogheda and see its monuments from a different angle. Visit the Dale and climb the ‘ 101 ’. A great chance to see the town with views that will leave you breathless.
The 1,200 Steps Walk, Drogheda. Evening Walk Friday 2 nd June 2017 at 6:45pm.. Register at 6:15pm. Start / Finish – the d’hotel, Drogheda. Distance 10km & Duration 3hrs. Walk Rating – Challenging. Cost – Donation to St John’s Ambulance would be gratefully appreciated
Ledwidge Centenary Walk
The 14km Ledwidge Centenary Walk looped walk is designed to stay off-road and explore the wonderful views and places of interest in the Slane area. If will follow the steps of the poet as we walk from his home via the Hill of Slane. There are spectacular views of the famous Slane Castle on route to Slane Farm Hostel where we will break for light refreshments. From there we will meander via the castle along by the Boyne and back to our start point. Parking will be on site near the cottage.
Register at 9.30am for 10am start at Ledwidge Cottage , Slane, Co Meath.
Ledwidge Centenary Walk, Slane
Saturday 3rd June 10am. Register at 9.30am. Start / Finish – Ledwidge Cottage, Slane. Distance 14km & Duration 4 to 5 hrs. Walk Rating – Moderate. Cost €15 including refreshments. Pre-booking on-line recommended at:- www.droichead.com
Brú na Bóinne Walk .
A 12km walk from Brú na Bóinne Interpretive Centre to Knowth through the lands at Newgrange and Knowth. A rare opportunity to walk this World Heritage area. The walk will be mostly off road along the north bank of the river, through fields and country lanes. Some great views on this walk and refreshments are provided on the route. Cost €15 including refreshments and entry to Knowth
Register at 9.30 am for 10am start at Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Staleen, Donore, Co Meath. Parking Provided at Brú na Bóinne centre.
Brú na Bóinne Walk
Sunday 4 th June 2017 at 10am. Register at 9.30am. Start / Finish – Brú na Bóinne Interpretive Centre, Staleen Donore. Distance 12km & Duration 4 to 5 hrs. Walk Rating – Moderate. Cost €15 including refreshments and visit to Knowth
Pre-booking on-line recommended at:- www. droichead.com Contact Details: Email:- bvwfest@gmail.com Contact us on:- facebook.com/BoyneValleyWalking
For more details: Terry Collins 086 – 194 6019