Guided Family Walks
Start Date 09 Apr 2008
End Date 05 Oct 2008
Times 2pm
Depart from the Visitor Centre at 2pm every Weds and Sun
Additionally every Bank Holiday Monday
Note: Please wear suitable clothing & footwear & bring adequate food and water. Walks are suitable for children and are passable with a sturdy pushchair. Walks can range from1-3 hours in length. The terrain on these walks ranges from grassy paths to gravel and dirt tracks There are some moderate ascents but conditions are mainly on the level.
Ranger Led Walk - Poisoned Glen Walk
Start Date 04 May 2008
End Date 04 May 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 2: Poisoned Glen Walk
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 480m over upland bog and rough granite outcrops. The walk follows the eastern ridge of the poison glen and has some of the finest views in the North West looking down on Lough Nacung and the Western Donegal coast.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Dooish Walk
Start Date 24 May 2008
End Date 24 May 2008
Times
Route 3: Dooish Walk
Grade: Strenuous
A five and a half hour walk to the highest summit in the park. Good views of the North and West Donegal coast and good prospects of seeing Red Deer. The walk ends with a newly restored pitched path near to the main waterfall in the park and a road track to the castle.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Scollops Glenlack
Start Date 07 Jun 2008
End Date 07 Jun 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 1: Scollops Glenlack
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 420m ove upland blanket bog following the ridge of the main glen with good views of Lough Veagh then through a secluded Atlantic oakwood land glen and a road track to the Castle.
Notes:
- all walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Main Glen Ridge to Watefall
Start Date 07 Jun 2008
End Date 07 Jun 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 1a: Main Glen Ridge to Waterfall
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk begining with a newly restored bridle path then follows upland blanket bog and the Northern ridge of the main glen with good views of Lough Veagh ending with a newly restored stone pitched section following the old stalkers path and a road track to the Castle
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Poisoned Glen Walk
Start Date 28 Jun 2008
End Date 28 Jun 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 2: Poisoned Glen Walk
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 480m over upland bog and rough granite outcrops. The walk follows the eastern ridge of the poison glen and has some of the finest views in the North West looking down on Lough Nacung and the Western Donegal coast.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Poisoned Glen Walk
Start Date 13 Jul 2008
End Date 13 Jul 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 2: Poisoned Glen Walk
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 480m over upland bog and rough granite outcrops. The walk follows the eastern ridge of the poison glen and has some of the finest views in the North West looking down on Lough Nacung and the Western Donegal coast.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Dooish Walk
Start Date 04 Aug 2008
End Date 04 Aug 2008
Times 11am to 4.30pm
Route 3: Dooish Walk
Grade: Strenuous
A five and a half hour walk to the highest summit in the park. Good views of the North and West Donegal coast and good prospects of seeing Red Deer. The walk ends with a newly restored pitched path near to the main waterfall in the park and a road track to the castle.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk 24th August
Start Date 24 Aug 2008
End Date 24 Aug 2008
Times
Route 1: Scollops Glenlack
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 420m over upland blanket bog following the ridge of the main glen with good views of Lough Veagh then through a secluded Atlantic oakwood land glen and a road track to the Castle.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Glen Ridge to Waterfall
Start Date 24 Aug 2008
End Date 24 Aug 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 1a: Main Glen Ridge to Waterfall
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk begining with a newly restored bridle path then follows upland blanket bog and the Northern ridge of the main glen with good views of Lough Veagh ending with a newly restored stone pitched section following the old stalkers path and a road track to the Castle
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Poisoned Glen Walk
Start Date 13 Sep 2008
End Date 13 Sep 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 2: Poisoned Glen Walk
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 480m over upland bog and rough granite outcrops. The walk follows the eastern ridge of the poison glen and has some of the finest views in the North West looking down on Lough Nacung and the Western Donegal coast.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Scollops Glenlack
Start Date 12 Oct 2008
End Date 12 Oct 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 1: Scollops Glenlack
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk up to a height of 420m over upland blanket bog following the ridge of the main glen with good views of Lough Veagh then through a secluded Atlantic oakwood land glen and a road track to the Castle.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Main Glen Ridge to Watefall
Start Date 12 Oct 2008
End Date 12 Oct 2008
Times 11am to 3pm
Route 1a: Main Glen Ridge to Waterfall
Grade: Moderate
A 4 hour walk begining with a newly restored bridle path then follows upland blanket bog and the Northern ridge of the main glen with good views of Lough Veagh ending with a newly restored stone pitched section following the old stalkers path and a road track to the Castle
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
Ranger Led Walk - Dooish Walk
Start Date 28 Sep 2008
End Date 28 Sep 2008
Times 11am to 4.30pm
Route 3: Dooish Walk
Grade: Strenuous
A five and a half hour walk to the highest summit in the park. Good views of the North and West Donegal coast and good prospects of seeing Red Deer. The walk ends with a newly restored pitched path near to the main waterfall in the park and a road track to the castle.
Notes:
- All walks free of charge but booking essential Telephone 07491 37090 Ext. 3605 or e-mail sandra_smith@environ.ie
- In bad weather walk may be cancelled or an alternative lowland route done;
- Warm clothing, packed lunch, rain gear and walking boots essential;
- Mobile phones, walking poles and binoculars may be useful;
- All routes, apart from main glen walk, have sections of rough upland blanket bog wich follow uneven and sometimes slippery terrain (depending on weather);
- All walks depart from the Visitor Centre at 11am;
- Any relevant medical conditions must be advised to Rangers before walk commences;
- Walkers take part in walks at their own risk and Rangers and/or Glenveagh National Park have no responsibility with regard to claims and/or accidents.
