Sperrins Killeter Walking Festival 2014 Brochure

SPERRINS & KILLETER WALKING FESTIVAL HEAD FOR THE HILLS THIS SUMMER! 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.

SPERRINS Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2014 SOAK UP THE SPERRINS Grade: Easy – Leisurely walk with stories Date:

Saturday 19th July 2014 11am

Registration & Meeting point:

Plumbridge Community Hall

Distance:

5km

Duration:

3hrs

Area:

Castledamph

Cost:

£5

GOING FOR GOLD Grade: Moderate Ridge Walk with Geology Date:

Saturday 19th July 2014 10am

Registration & Meeting point:

Plumbridge Community Hall

Distance:

9km

Duration:

4hrs

Area:

Barnes to Crannagh via Mullaghbolig

Cost:

£5

PEAK PERFORMANCE Grade: Challenging Hike with Mountain Skills Date:

Saturday 19th July 2014 9am

Registration & Meeting point:

Plumbridge Community Hall

Distance:

11km

Duration:

6hrs

Area:

Dreen to Goles via Sawel, Meenard

Cost:

£5

PHOTO WALK Grade: Easy – walk with nature photography Date:

Sunday 20th July 2014 11am

Registration & Meeting point:

Plumbridge Community Hall

Distance:

5km

Duration:

3hrs

Area:

Glentrina Bridge to Drumnaspar

Cost:

£5

TEAM EXTREME SPERRINS Grade: Extreme Ridge Challenge Date:

Sunday 20th July 2014 8.30am

Registration & Meeting point:

Plumbridge Community Hall

Distance:

20km

Duration:

8hrs

Area:

Goles to Bradkeel via Sperrins Ridge

Cost:

£10

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 July Time: 7-9pm Venue: Plumbridge Community Hall Cost: FREE Age Group: All welcome CLIMBING TOWER VERTICAL CHALLENGE

Date: Sun 20 July Time: 11am-3pm Venue: GAA pitch Cost: £2 for 15 mins Age Group: 6-15yrs CRAFTS & RHYMES- EXPLORE NATURE THROUGH MAKING AND MUSIC

Date: Sun 20 July Time: 11-3pm hourly Venue: GAA pitch Cost: FREE Age 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 hello@farandwild.co.uk 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

KILLETER Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August 2014 UNCOVER KILLETER Grade: Easy – Leisurely walk with stories Date:

Saturday 9th August 2014 11am

Registration & Meeting point:

Killeter Community Hall

Distance:

5km

Duration:

3hrs

Area:

Carraigaholten to Scrahy

Cost:

£5

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Grade: Moderate Hike Date:

Saturday 9th August 2014 10am

Registration & Meeting point:

Killeter Community Hall

Distance:

8km

Duration:

4hrs

Area:

Lough Braden to Bolaght Mountain

Cost:

£5

TAKE A HIKE Grade: Challenging Hike Date:

Saturday 9th August 2014 9am

Registration & Meeting point:

Killeter Community Hall

Distance:

10km

Duration:

5hrs

Area:

Crockkinnagoe to Mullyfamore

Cost:

£5

CAPTURING KILLETER Grade: Easy walk with nature photography Date:

Sunday 10th August 2014 11am

Registration & Meeting point:

Killeter Community Hall

Distance:

5km

Duration:

3hrs

Area:

The Causeway

Cost:

£5

TEAM EXTREME KILLETER Grade: Extreme Hike - Killeter Forest Date:

Sunday 10th August 2014 8.30am

Registration & Meeting point:

Biddy’s Public Bar, Barnesmore Gap

Distance:

20km

Duration:

9hrs

Area:

Barnesmore via Croghnameal to Big Bridge in Killeter Forest

Cost:

£10

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 Aug Time: 7-9pm Venue: Killeter Community Hall Cost: FREE Age Group: All welcome CLIMBING TOWER VERTICAL CHALLENGE

Date: Sun 10 Aug Time: 11am-3pm Venue: Killeter Community Hall Cost: £2 for 15 mins Age Group: 6-15yrs CRAFTS & RHYMES- EXPLORE NATURE THROUGH MAKING AND MUSIC

Date: Sun 10 Aug Time: 11-3pm hourly Venue: Killeter Community Hall Cost: FREE Age Group: 3yrs+

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

KILLETER

By Bus

By Bus

Translink Sperrin Rambler Service 403

Translink

Contact: 028 9066 6630 www.translink.co.uk Bus Éireann www.buseireann.ie

Contact: 028 9066 6630 www.translink.co.uk Bus Éireann www.buseireann.ie Distance to Festival

Distance to Festival From Belfast: 70 miles / 113km approx From Dublin: 130 miles / 210 km approx

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

MAP

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.

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 Festival Strabane (17th -19th October 2014) Newtownstewart Angling Festival (6th & 7th September 2014) USEFUL WEBSITES www.walkni.com www.strabanedc.com www.ni-environment.com www.forestserviceni.gov.uk STRABANE COUNCIL CONTACT Contact Ashleigh Devine Arts Project Co-ordinator for Making Connections email: amoss@strabanedc.com

CONTACT US www.farandwild.co.uk e. hello@farandwild.co.uk m. +447775911198 t. 02871812962 /sperrinskilleterwalking @sperrinkilleter