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Walking Weekend September

Walking Weekend September 2B&B & 1 Dinner, packed lunches, three guided walks and full use of leisure centre from €189 pp

Encircled by the Shehy, Derrynasaggart & Boggeragh Mountains there are miles of wonderful walking with stories to be told.
Your walking package will include 2 nights luxurious accommodation, 1 evening meal & complimentary use of The Leisure Club to ease out those tired limbs!

The weekend will consist of 3 walks:
Friday:
8.00-9.00pm: Introductory tour of Macroom by streetlight: See where Art O Leary met his love Eibhlin Dubh Ni Chonaill & where William Penn lived.
Saturday: 9.00 - 4.00pm: The Paps, This twin-peaked mountain is dedicated to the Tuatha de Danaan Goddess, Dana or Anu and is a focal point of Celtic spirituality. This is a lovely climb with ascent from 200m to 694m. 6-7 miles.

Sunday: 9.00 - 12.00pm: A walking tour of the post glacial oak forest of the Gearagh near Macroom town with information on its formation, special habitat characteristics and human story.

Catherine Ketch of Lee Valley Walking has been running guided tours and walks in the Macroom area for the past ten years. A trained local guide she has an MA in Geography as well as a keen interest in local history and environment. 

Route may change due to weather conditions.

For further details on the walks contact Lee Valley Walking.
Price: From €189 pp
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The Castle Hotel, Main Street, Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland T: +353 26 41074 / 1850 924 123 F: +353 26 41505 E: reservations@castlehotel.ie W: www.castlehotel.ie