Tullow Mountaineering Club organise graded mountain walks every Sunday from Barrack, Street, Carlow Town (opposite Deane’s newsagents). Cars depart at 9.30 a.m. sharp with walks graded easy, medium and hard. Walks are not always in the local Blackstairs Mountains. Easy walks are arranged for the first Sunday of every month and are suitable for beginners. Evening walks Wednesdays and Fridays. Hikes involving scrambling are organised from time to time as are weekends away. Wind-proof and waterproof clothing, walking boots and a ruck-sack with lunch and extra clothing required. Confirm in advance by Facebook/ website w: www.tullowmountaineeringclub.ie
The Blackstairs Ramblers are a group of hill walkers who as their name suggests, enjoy rambling on the Blackstairs Mountains. They walk on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Two club walks also take place on Thursday night accommodating different levels of fitness. See www.blackstairsramblers.com