Blackwater Walking Events
Blackwater Bonanza at Benburb
On Saturday 21st July Dungannon & District Rambling Club will host a day of walking based around the spectacular Benburb Valley Park. It is here that the River Blackwater, that forms the boundary between Armagh and Dungannon districts, can be appreciated at its most boisterous phase. This event is part of the Blackwater Regional Partnership's rambling programme for 2007 and is funded by Border Action through the INTERREG 111A Programme for Ireland/Northern Ireland.
The day includes a long walk, suitable for ramblers, through the valley and surrounding area. There will also be an opportunity for shorter walks in the afternoon, including a chance for the kids to explore the new Ecotrail while the grown-ups can enjoy a guided heritage walk through the valley.
Registration is at Benburb Servite Priory at 11.00am for the longer walk and 2.30pm for shorter walks. There is no event charge and light refreshments will be provided.
Contact May Walker on 028 8772 3536 or Daphne Purdy on 028 3756 9104, email dpurdy@monaghancoco.ie
Coalisland Canal Towpath and Loughshore Walk
On Saturday 25th August Washingbay Walking Club will host an event as part of the Blackwater Regional Partnership's rambling programme for 2007. The walk includes ten miles of varied terrain including canal towpath, meadow, bog ramparts and country roads that will take you home to welcome refreshments at the Washingbay centre for healthy living. There will also be a shorter walk excluding the towpath.
Registration is at the Washingbay centre at 10.30am for the longer walk and 12noon for the shorter walk. No event charge.
Contact Joe McLernon on 028 8774 0283, email tjmclernon @hotmail.co.uk or Daphne Purdy on 028 37569104, email dpurdy@monaghancoco.ie
Clogher Valley Walk
On Sunday 2nd September Clogher Valley Walking Club will host a range of walks as part of the Blackwater Regional Partnership's rambling programme for 2007. Enjoy a 3, 6 or 8 mile route through the townlands of Cavanakirk and Knocknacarney with beautiful views of the Clogher Valley and work up an appetite for a Sausage Sizzle.
Registration is at Cavanakirk, Clogher. No event charge.
Contact Beryl Boyd on 028 8554 8617, email: berylboyd@hotmail.com or Daphne Purdy on 028 3756 9104, email: dpurdy@monaghancoco.ie
Three Estates Walking Festival
Blackwater Regional Partnership is hosting a walking festival on the week-end of the 8th & 9th September to tie in with European Heritage open week-end that will provide a rare opportunity for guided walks through the private estate lands of Caledon, Castle Leslie and Tynan Abbey (permission kindly granted). This is a unique area: three counties and three estates in close proximity steeped in ecclesiastical, industrial and architectural heritage. The event is funded by Border Action through the INTERREG 111A Programme for Ireland/Northern Ireland. There is a minimum contribution of £10 per person which will be donated to the Autism Initiatives charity. A festival leaflet will be available with all of the details. Pre-booking essential.
Contact Daphne Purdy, cross-border walks development officer, on 028 3756 9104, email: dpurdy@monaghancoco.ie
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