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B Walk – Walk 5 History and Heritage of the Blackstairs Mountains
€20.00The Blackstairs Mountains has a fascinating historical heritage and this walk led by knowledgeable local guides will introduce walkers to some of its key aspects. This five – six hour mountain walk explores its ancient history – time will be taken to look and talk about sites of historical interest and the overall history of the area. Normal hill walking gear required.
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B Walk – Walk 7 Nines Stones, Mount Leinster to Kildavin Village
€20.00From the Nine Stones walkers will enjoy some stunning views as they drop down to the cattle grid on the Mountain Road, before travelling around to Tomduff and up to the cairn on Slievebawn and returning to the Nine Stones vantage point. The Nine Stones Viewing Point provides an unrivalled vista of the rich and colourful Carlow and south-east countryside spread out like a tapestry before you, and on a fine day walkers can even catch a glimpse of the Welsh coastline. From here walkers will travel over to Corrabut Gap before climbing Kilbrannish Hill and following the route of the South Leinster Way to its start, in the peaceful and unspoiled village of Kildavin.
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C Walk – Walk 19 Do It The Barrow Way
€0.00Once a thriving commercial river, this walk brings its past history to life with an interesting account of the canal system, its cargoes, lock gates and lock houses. A leisurely river walk along the banks of the lovely River Barrow.
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C Walk – Walk 10 Rathanna Village
€10.00Mix history and heritage, flora and fauna in this fascinating walk through the rural countryside of the Rathanna area, in south Carlow. After leaving the village the walk ascends Tomduff Hill before continuing along quiet country roads and paths offering fabulous views of Mount Leinster and the surrounding countryside. Walk led by an experienced local guide.
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C Walk – Walk 18 Walking with Activator Poles
€10.00In conjunction with Carlow Sports Partnership, this walk, led by local guides introduces walkers to the benefits of outdoor activator poles. These include a full-body workout, pain relief, balance, core strengthening, walking success, posture, cardio fitness and weight management. Activator poles help maintain proper posture, especially in the upper back, and may help to strengthen upper back muscles. Research shows that using activator poles burns more calories than standard walking. A set of sanitised activator walking poles will be provided on the day.
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C Walk – Walk 20 Outdoor Mindfulness Walk
€10.00There could hardly be a better location in County Carlow to practise the principles of mindfulness and to begin to understand about its helpful benefits to our daily lives. Altamont Gardens, often referred to as one of Ireland’s top three gardens, is a superb setting to re-connect with nature and experience the restorative power of its trees and well-maintained landscapes.
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C Walk – Walk 8 Walking with Activator Poles
€10.00In conjunction with Carlow Sports Partnership, this walk, led by local guides introduces walkers to the benefits of outdoor activator poles. These include a full-body workout, pain relief, balance, core strengthening, walking success, posture, cardio fitness and weight management. Activator poles help maintain proper posture, especially in the upper back, and may help to strengthen upper back muscles. Research shows that using activator poles burns more calories than standard walking. A set of sanitised activator walking poles will be provided on the day.
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C Walk – Walk 9 Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest North Recreation Area
€10.00Ever wondered how to capture stunning pictures of the outdoors? This informative walk led by Richard Smyth LIPF introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera or mobile phone and enjoy the wonderful views northwards over the plains of Carlow, along this well surfaced forest path.
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