IML Walking Association Event
Castlebar's International Four Days Walks
DetailsPlace: Ireland, CastlebarDate: end June / beginning of July Website:Link |
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Registration
- by internet www.castlebar4dayswalks.com/pages/awards.php
- At the starting desk on Wednesday from 12:00 hrs.
Fees
See:
www.castlebar4dayswalks.com/pages/awards.php
for current information
Road Walks – 10km & 20km
Adult Registration Fees: 4 days - € 48
3 days - € 36 2 days - € 24 1 day - € 12
18 years & under: 4 days - € 20 /
€ 5 per day
Students: 4 days - € 20 (please have
your student card)
Over 70 years (road walks only): 4 days
- € 30
Family Ticket: 25% discount
Ramble
4 days - € 57 3 days - € 45
2 days - € 30
€ 18 per day Thursday to Saturday. € 12 Sunday only.
Please note: Ramble registration
fees are non-refundable.
All 4-day registration fees include admission to the Blister Ball
Routes
The Ramble
The Ramble is a unique feature
of the Castlebar International Four Days Walks and holds a special place in the
hearts of our international walkers. In the early days, when the Ramble was
first introduced, with only twelve walkers it was clear that this was going to
become a feature of the Castlebar Walks. In the very beginning it was the 40km
road walk that attracted the overseas visitors and the Ramble was the preserve
of a small group of dedicated local walkers. Thanks to the perseverance of this
first group of ramblers this part of the festival has evolved and now, in many
ways, is the very heart of the Castlebar Four Days Walks.
Each Ramble (on Thursday, Friday &
Saturday) is approximately 5 hours in duration. The routes, which include
walking across bog and heather moorland, offer the walker a special opportunity
to experience the landscape and wonderful views of County Mayo. On a clear day
you can see forever! The combination of spectacular scenery and remote
wilderness together with the variety of terrain make the Ramble a walker's
dream. These are the most popular walks in the Castlebar Festival and are led by
guides with a rich knowledge of the local landscape and history. All 3 Rambles
take place outside of Castlebar and a bus transfer is provided to & from our HQ.
Ireland has a maritime climate so
walkers should prepare for inclement weather and the terrain can be wet
underfoot. The Rambles include some moderate climbing (under 400m) therefore
walkers must ensure they are fit and have suitable equipment - waterproofs,
walking boots, spare socks and walking poles. As the Rambles are in remote
areas, walkers are requested to carry adequate snacks and drinks.
Here
in Castlebar, we know that the Ramble provides a perfect space and time for
walkers to exchange thoughts, have endless chatter, talk with complete strangers
or nobody at all while feeling the beauty of the West of Ireland landscape in
all its elements. The Ramble is ideal for anyone who wants time out from their
busy everyday lives.
Letterkeen Loop Walk and Keenagh Walk are two possible Rambles for 2016 click on the links for more information
Road Walks
Each day there is also a 10km
and a 20km road walk. These walks are non-competitive and appeal to groups and
individuals. Route maps are available for each road walker on the morning of
that walk. Different coloured arrows are painted along the routes to guide the
walkers and there are control points and drinks provided on each walk.
Good care:
As the Rambles are in remote areas, walkers are requested to ensure that they bring adequate snacks and drinks with them.
Weather:
Ireland has a maritime climate so walkers may encounter some inclement
weather and the bog can be wet underfoot. The Rambles include some
moderate climbing (under 400m) so, for your own enjoyment, please
ensure that you are fit and that you have suitable equipment –
waterproofs, walking boots, spare socks, and walking poles.
Entertainment
See
http://www.castlebar4dayswalks.com/pages/programme.php
for our up to date programme of events
Souvenir - award
First-time walkers at Castlebar receive a bronze medal; after five years you receive a silver medal; then after ten years a gold medal. Sanctioned by IML and IVV.
Transport
Ireland West Airport Knock
(IWAK) is located approximately 47kms from Castlebar and has flights from Great
Britain and many destinations in mainland Europe. Bus Eireann Route
440 operates between Castlebar and
IWAK three times daily. Otherwise, should you choose to use IWAK we can arrange
airport transfers for you or
car hire is
available at the airport.
Dublin Airport is
Ireland's largest with flights from almost everywhere! On arrival in Dublin you
can travel the 245km west to Castlebar first by
Airlink bus service
to either Heuston Station - for an onward train journey to Castlebar - or to
Busáras if you choose to travel by bus. Visit the
Irish Rail website
for train timetables & information. Visit the
Bus Éireann website
for bus timetables & information
Shannon Airport is
located 162km south of Castlebar. There are no regular transport links between
Shannon Airport and Castlebar.
Routes 51 and X51
will take you from Shannon Airport to Galway City from where you can get another
bus to Castlebar.
Accommodation
There's a wide range of accommodation on offer much of which is within walking distance of the Festival headquarters at the Welcome Inn Hotel. Please see our website - www.castlebar4dayswalks.com/pages/accommodation.php for more information.Information and reservation
Castlebar International Four Days’ Walks
New Antrim Street
Castlebar
Co. Mayo,
Ireland
Tel/fax: +353
94 9024102
Mobile: +353 87 6776274
e-mail: info@castlebar4dayswalks.com
Tourist information about the
surroundings
www.castlebar.ie
for information on what's happening in Castlebar.
Fáilte Ireland website www.discoverireland.ie/west
for information on where to visit and what to do while in the West of
Ireland.
General Information
- The language: English.
- The money (currency): Euro.
Contact
Castlebar International Four Days’ Walks
New Antrim Street
Castlebar
Co. Mayo, Ireland
Tel/fax: +353 94 9024102
or
Mobile: +353 87 6776274
e-mail: info@castlebar4dayswalks.com
Internet: www.castlebar4dayswalks.com