Sperrins Killeter Walking Festival 2014 Brochure

HEAD FOR THE HILLS THIS SUMMER!

SPERRINS & KILLETER WALKING FESTIVAL

www.sperrinskilleterwalking.com

DISCOVER… SPERRINS & KILLETER

Head for the Hills this summer and discover the epic beauty on our doorstep as part of the Sperrins and Killeter Walking Festivals. During July and August, walkers of all ages and abilities have the chance to get outside and explore the beauty, history and heritage of the Sperrins and Killeter regions. The Walking Festivals take place during the Plumbridge Rockin By the River Festival and the Killeter Fair.

Walks are available at a variety of levels including easy strolls (perfect for families and budding nature photographers), moderate treks, challenging hill walks and extreme hikes across some of the most dazzling landscapes in the country.

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Saturday 19th July 2014 11am

Plumbridge Community Hall

5km

3hrs

Castledamph

£5

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SPERRINS

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2014

SOAK UP THE SPERRINS Grade: Easy – Leisurely walk with stories

PHOTO WALK Grade: Easy – walk with nature photography

GOING FOR GOLD Grade: Moderate Ridge Walk with Geology

PEAK PERFORMANCE Grade: Challenging Hike with Mountain Skills



9km

4hrs

Barnes to Crannagh via Mullaghbolig

£5



11km

6hrs

Dreen to Goles via Sawel, Meenard

£5

Sunday 20th July 2014 11am


5km

3hrs

Glentrina Bridge to Drumnaspar

£5

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Sunday 20th July 2014 8.30am


20km

8hrs

Goles to Bradkeel via Sperrins Ridge

£10

TEAM EXTREME SPERRINS Grade: Extreme Ridge Challenge

ENJOY… FAMILY FUN IN THE SPERRINS!Make a weekend of it and join us for our fun-filled family day featuring:

SOCIAL EVENING- CRAIC AND CULTURE OF THE SPERRINS

Date: Sat 19 JulyTime: 7-9pmVenue: Plumbridge Community HallCost: FREEAge Group: All welcome

CLIMBING TOWER VERTICAL CHALLENGE

Date: Sun 20 JulyTime: 11am-3pmVenue: GAA pitchCost: £2 for 15 minsAge Group: 6-15yrs

CRAFTS & RHYMES- EXPLORE NATURE THROUGH MAKING AND MUSIC

Date: Sun 20 JulyTime: 11-3pm hourlyVenue: GAA pitchCost: FREEAge Group: 3yrs+

GET READY...

The Festival Office is located at Plumbridge Community Hall for Sperrins Walks and Killeter Community Hall for Killeter walks.

TO BOOK

All walks have a limited capacity and places will be sold on a first come-first served basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Book and pay on-line at www.sperrinskilleterwalking.com Or contact us on [email protected] or +442871812962 to request a registration pack

PARKING

Car Parking: Free Car Parking is available in both Plumbridge and Killeter during the Festivals. Participants will be transported between registration centre and walk routes by bus.

THE ESSENTIALS

A full recommended list of items you should bring with you for your grade of walk will be supplied on registration. Walkers will be required to evidence hiking boots, waterproof coat and adequate drinking water & food for their grade of walk prior to walking. Walkers cannot commence routes without these minimum essential items

NOTE Children aged under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

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Saturday 9th August 2014 11am

Killeter Community Hall

5km

3hrs

Carraigaholten to Scrahy

£5

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KILLETER

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August 2014

UNCOVER KILLETER Grade: Easy – Leisurely walk with stories

CAPTURING KILLETER Grade: Easy walk with nature photography

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Grade: Moderate Hike

TAKE A HIKE Grade: Challenging Hike



8km

4hrs

Lough Braden to Bolaght Mountain

£5



10km

5hrs

Crockkinnagoe to Mullyfamore

£5

Sunday 10th August 2014 11am


5km

3hrs

The Causeway

£5

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Sunday 10th August 2014 8.30am

Biddy’s Public Bar, Barnesmore Gap

20km

9hrs

Barnesmore via Croghnameal to

Big Bridge in Killeter Forest

£10

TEAM EXTREME KILLETER Grade: Extreme Hike - Killeter Forest

ENJOY… FAMILY FUN IN KILLETER!

Make a weekend of it and join us for our fun-filled family day featuring:

SOCIAL EVENING- STORIES AND CULTURE OF THE KILLETER

Date: Sat 9 AugTime: 7-9pmVenue: Killeter Community HallCost: FREEAge Group: All welcome

CLIMBING TOWER VERTICAL CHALLENGE

Date: Sun 10 AugTime: 11am-3pmVenue: Killeter Community HallCost: £2 for 15 minsAge Group: 6-15yrs

CRAFTS & RHYMES- EXPLORE NATURE THROUGH MAKING AND MUSIC

Date: Sun 10 AugTime: 11-3pm hourlyVenue: Killeter Community HallCost: FREEAge Group: 3yrs+

GETTING HERE

Travel Information :Log www.sperrinskilleterwalking.com/getting-here for full details

SPERRINS

By Bus

Translink Sperrin Rambler Service 403

Contact: 028 9066 6630 www.translink.co.uk

Bus Éireann www.buseireann.ie

Distance to Festival

From Belfast: 70 miles / 113km approx

From Dublin: 130 miles / 210 km approx

STAYING HERE

Make a weekend of it at the Sperrins and Killeter Walking Festivals. There is a range of accommodation close by the festival base, as well as a wide choice of other accommodation in the surrounding areas.

Accommodation listings are available via www.sperrinskilleterwalking.com/accommodation

KILLETER

By Bus

Translink

Contact: 028 9066 6630www.translink.co.uk

Bus Éireannwww.buseireann.ie

Distance to Festival

From Belfast:

70 miles / 113km approx

From Dublin:130 miles / 210 km approx

CANCELLATION

Charges for walks are non – refundable. Walkers may request a transfer to another walk or may also exchange a booking with someone else as bookings are transferable. Please contact the organisers.

INFORMATION ON MAPS AVAILABLE

SPERRINS

Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland Discover Series sheets number 13 covers all walks at 1:50,000 scale.

Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland Sperrins Activity Map covers all walks at 1:25,000 scale.

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KILLETER

Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland Discover Series sheets number 12 Strabane covers easy-challenging walks at 1:50,000 scale.

Ordnance Survey Ireland Discover Series sheets number 11 covers the extreme walk at 1:50,000 scale.

COUNTRY CODE AND LEAVE NO TRACE

The Festival operates the “Leave No Trace” ethics and asks all walkers to adhere to the Country Code – www.leavenotraceireland.org or www.walkni.com

GENERAL ADVICE

All walkers should carry day sacks containing waterproofs, spare clothing, adequate food and drink. For those participating on Moderate, Challenging and Extreme walks, walking boots MUST be worn with appropriate waterproof clothing.

We strongly advise that you do not wear jeans. Pre – booking is essential for all walks. The Festival organisers take your safety seriously and have a duty of care towards participants. However, festival goers are ultimately responsible for their own safety and those taking part in the Sperrins & Killeter Walking Festival agree to do so at their own risk.

The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel any route. The organisers are not liable for accidents caused by failure to follow directions as communicated by the organisers, thefts and/or damage to property. Every effort will be made to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event. An inadequately equipped person could affect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group, so we reserve the right to refuse participation to inadequately equipped individuals.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Rockin by the River (13-20th July 2014)

Derg Fest (1st-3rd August 2014)

Killeter Fair (9-17th) Aug

The Johnny Crampsie Traditional Music FestivalStrabane (17th -19th October 2014)

Newtownstewart Angling Festival (6th & 7th September 2014)

USEFUL WEBSITES

www.walkni.comwww.strabanedc.comwww.ni-environment.comwww.forestserviceni.gov.uk

STRABANE COUNCIL CONTACT

Contact Ashleigh Devine Arts Project Co-ordinator for Making Connectionsemail: [email protected]

CONTACT US

www.farandwild.co.uk

e. [email protected]

m. +447775911198

t. 02871812962

/sperrinskilleterwalking

@sperrinkilleter

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