Ideal for singles, but also great craic for couples and groups, the October Bank Holiday Walking Weekend is led by two of Ireland’s most experienced hill walking guides, Gerry Greensmyth and Harry Herterich of Croagh Patrick Walking Tours. The walks will be demanding (see below), but the sense of achievement as you enjoy the view from the top, and later as you settle into one of Westport’s legendary pubs, will be second to none.

Prices: €40 for one day, €70 for the weekend. Payable in advance
Contact: Gerry Greensmyth 087 2333295 / gerry@walkingguideireland.com or Harry at 087 2480371
To secure your place on this walk on a date of your choice, go to the Booking Form here..Accommodation: Belclare View B&B, Belclare, Westport, Co Mayo.

Itinerary:
Friday: Check into accommodation of your choice, please refer to the accommodation list at the bottom of the page.
Saturday: Bus leaves from the Octagon which is located in the centre of Westport at 9am sharp. A one hour transfer will take us to the start of the walk.

Walk Details:
Day 1: A tough demanding day we begin with the ascent of Knocknahillion before descending to Lough Maumahoge and then scramble the scree slopes that lead to Bin Idir an Da Lug. At 702 meters this is the highest point on the walk. A series of dog leg tracks follow before the final ascent of Binn Chaonaigh which in turn leads us to the Western Way where the bus awaits.
Time approx: 6 hours
Height Gain: 1000 meters in total
Terrain: Boggy to start and also at the finish, but otherwise scree and rock underfoot.

Day 2: The bus will depart from the Octagon at 9am sharp: A 40 minute transfer to the Doolough valley where we start our walk. Our route takes us between the lakes before we wind our way uphill to the top of the ramp which in turn leads to a broad ridge that run to the summit. At 814 meters Mweelrea is the highest mountain in Connaught.We turn North at the beginning of our descent before following an Easterly route that runs above Doolough lake. We finish our day by Delphi.
Time: 7 hours approx
Height Gain: 1100 meters in total.
Terrain: A mixture of boggy ground thats wet in places to begin but otherwise good conditions underfoot.

To book please send a crossed cheque made payable to Croagh Patrick Walking tours for either €40 or €70 and send to the address below.

Equipment:
All walkers must be properly kitted out with proper ankle support boots, good quality rain wear, fleece, hat, gloves, rucksack with liner, spare food, hot drinks (camera and walking poles optional!).
The organisers reserve the right to change, alter or abandon the scheduled itinerary in the event of bad weather or high winds.

Accommodation:
Belclare View B&B: Tel: 098 26090 or 087 2333295. Located 4k from town.
Full package of 3 nights B&B in Belclare B&B, 2 pack lunches and walks for €175.00 pps
Elephant B&B: Tel: 087 2266767. Located in town
McCarthys Bar: Tel: 0872755038. Located in town

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