Spring
Walking Festival 2014
Fermanagh District Council have organised a ONE
DAY walk encapsulating the Cuilcagh Mountain area on Saturday 15 March 2014.
The walk provides an opportunity for individuals to come out and enjoy the
beauty and tranquillity of one of Fermanagh’s finest landscapes. The Spring
Walking Festival costs £10 per person with two different walk start times available. Pre – registration is essential
with places allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Cuilcagh Mountain
This walk is suitable for experienced walkers of steep terrain and long
distances. This walk is not suitable for under 12 year olds. A packed lunch and drinks are essential.
Walk 1
Registration: 8.30am – 9.00am Depart: 9.00am
Walk 2
Registration: 9.00am – 9.30am Depart: 9.30am
Distance: 12/13km
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Walk Information
The Cuilcagh
Mountain walk will depart from the Marble Arch Caves car park at the outlined
times.
Walkers will be
transported to Ballyvelly Gap in County Cavan to the base of Cuilcagh Mountain
to begin their ascent to the summit plateau. On the summit plateau (665metres)
there is the large stone cairn where 360° panoramic
views of the surrounding countryside can be seen. On clearly visible day views
can encompass counties Tyrone, Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. If
the weather is particularly favourable Nephin Beg Mountain Range in County Mayo
may be seen. Following the ascent to the summit plateau walkers will then plateau
towards Tiltlnbane descending Cuilcagh along the Fermanagh border traversing
across rare habitat types including limestone pavement and upland blanket bog. On
the return route walkers will traverse blanket bog which can be wet underfoot
before making their way towards Killykeegan and emerging on the roadway towards
the Marble Arch Caves thus completing the walk.
*Please note the exact Cuilcagh route may be subject to change pending
weather conditions and an alternative walk may be utilised in extreme
circumstances. This walk should only be
undertaken by experienced walkers.
Additional Information
The following are essential for participation;
Ø Warm waterproof clothing (including a change of clothing)
Ø Denim clothing is not
suitable
Ø Walking boots; please ensure boots are worn in
Ø Suncream, hats and gloves
Ø A packed lunch and drinks
Safety Notes
Ø It is essential that you understand that walking in the countryside can
be dangerous if you do not use the correct equipment etc.
Ø All persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No – one under 12 is allowed to participate in the
walk.
Ø All walkers must sign in at the beginning of the walk and sign out upon
their return.
Ø No one is authorised to join a walk at any other location other than at
the registration centre.
Ø Dogs are not permitted on any of the walks.
Ø A health questionnaire must be completed before persons can participate
in the festival.
Leave No trace
Please take all your litter home, respect wildlife and be considerate of
other people and their property.
Registration and Booking
Pre – registration is essential
with places allocated on a first come, first served basis; please note numbers
are limited. The Cuilcagh Mountain walk is £10
per person with two walk start times available. Cheques should
be made payable to ‘Fermanagh District
Council’.
In order to book
your place, please complete the walk registration form which is available from
www.fermanagh.gov.uk/springwalk or contact;
Chris Elliott
Events Officer – Leisure & Sports Development
Fermanagh District Council
Townhall
Enniskillen
Co.Fermanagh
BT74 7BA
Tel: 028 6632 5050 E-mail: chris.elliott@fermanagh.gov.uk
The deadline for booking is 12nooon on 12th March 2014. All registration forms must be returned
with the £10 entry fee. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Fermanagh District Council’.
Directions
The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor
Centre is located 11 miles south west of Enniskillen and can be accessed
via the A4 Sligo road and A32 Swanlinbar Road. From Blacklion the site can be
accessed off the N16 on the Blacklion - Florencecourt Road. Parking facilities
will be available at the visitor centre.
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