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Charity Hill Walk & Ramble

Charity Hill Walk & Ramble

Leitrim Hill Walking is organising a Charity Hill Walk & Ramble on Sunday, November 3 starting at 11.00am.

The starting point for the hill walk is Largy Quarry, close to Glenade Lake

There is a 3km road walk with stunning views over the Lake and the Leitrim/Sligo hills.

Hill walkers will then turn off the road at Largy Wood on the lower side of Glenade Lake. This wonderful ascent is short and sharp and once completed most of the climbing is done, reaching a height of approximately 300 metres.

The walk then heads west along the magnificent escarpment overlooking Glenade Lake itself and taking in views of Peek a Dha, Glenade Valley and the Sligo and Donegal coastlines and mountains.

Walkers will reach the modest height of approx 400 metres and return along the same route descending again by Largy Wood and returning to the designated car park.

Length of walk; 12 km. Walking Time: 4 Hours. Break Time: 30 mins. (Times and Distances approx)

Registration on the day from 10.30am at Largy Quarry. 11.0am Hill Walk 12 kms approximately 4 hours. Ramble: 11.15am 10 kms 2 hours. Donations to the Warmi Huasi Peruvian charity.

Complimentary refreshments afterwards. More information on www.leitrimhillwalking.org

 

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