B Walk – Walk 15 – History and Heritage of the Blackstairs Mountains
€15.00
The Blackstairs Mountains has a fascinating historical heritage. This five-hour mountain walk explores its history with a focus on standing stones, ancient rock art, raths, dolmens and old settlements.
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Description
The Blackstairs Mountains has a fascinating historical heritage. This five-hour mountain walk explores its history with a focus on standing stones, ancient rock art, raths, dolmens and old settlements. While still a mountain walk, time will be taken to look and talk about sites of historical interest and the overall history of the area. Normal hill walking gear is required.
Walk includes:
- Experienced local guides
- Bus transport to/from the start/finish of each walk
- Soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee after your walk
Supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme
| Date and Time: | Sunday, 2nd October, 2022 at 09:00 |
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| Registration: | Ballymurphy Community Centre, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co. Carlow at 08:30 |
| Start Point: | The exact route will be decided on the day. |
| Finish Point: | The exact route will be decided on the day. Bus returns to Ballymurphy Community Centre, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co. Carlow |
| Actual Distance: | 13km |
| Walk Duration: | 5hrs (approx.) |