Knockmealdown Crossing Walks Details
The 2020 Knockmealdown Crossing Walks are happening on Saturday 25th April
You must check in at The Community Hall. Walkers must be over 18 years to participate. All walkers are advised to have hiking boots with good ankle support, raingear, hat, gloves, food, drink and also a change of clothes. All walks finishing at: The Community Hall, Newcastle where a hot meal will be served.
About Newcastle:
Newcastle is a rural village situated at the foothills of the Knockmealdown Mountains. In the village there are shops, pub and church. Toilet facilities will be provided in the Community Hall. Ample parking facilities also available at the hall and close by.
Three Walks to cater for everyone:
The A Walk
NB This walk is only suitable for very fit, experienced hillwalkers who can navigate with map and compass
Distance 32km approx. Height gain 1,500m. Pre-registration ON LINE from Mon 2nd March. Check in 7am to 7.45am. Bus leaving at 8am
This walk starts out on the Avondue Way and takes you along the scenic KMDs taking in Knockshanahullion, Bay Lough Upper Car Park, Sugar Loaf, Knockmealdown, Knocknafallia, Knockmeal, Knocknasculloge and back to base via ‘mass rock’. It is an excellent walk requiring a very high level of fitness and experience. Walkers must be able to SELF-NAVIGATE. Water & chocolate available at check points All walkers must check in to the Community Hall after the walk to avoid Mountain Rescue call out.
All participants must be experienced, well equipped and have the ability to navigate in the mountains
Distance 32km approx. Height gain 1,500m. Pre-registration ON LINE from Mon 2nd March. Check in 7am to 7.45am. Bus leaving at 8am
This walk starts out on the Avondue Way and takes you along the scenic KMDs taking in Knockshanahullion, Bay Lough Upper Car Park, Sugar Loaf, Knockmealdown, Knocknafallia, Knockmeal, Knocknasculloge and back to base via ‘mass rock’. It is an excellent walk requiring a very high level of fitness and experience. Walkers must be able to SELF-NAVIGATE. Water & chocolate available at check points All walkers must check in to the Community Hall after the walk to avoid Mountain Rescue call out.
All participants must be experienced, well equipped and have the ability to navigate in the mountains
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The B Walk
Distance 20km approx. Pre-registration ON LINE from Mon 2nd March. Check in 8.30am to 9.15am. Bus leaving at 9.30am
This walk takes you to Bay Lough and then over the high peaks of the KMDs such as Knockmealdown, Knocknafallia, Knockmeal, Knocknasculloge and back to base via ‘mass rock’. It is suitable for experienced walkers. This is a lead walk and it requires walkers to have a good level of fitness. Walkers must stay behind leaders at all times. Please bring packed lunch.
NB A good level of fitness and hillwalking experience is necessary for this walk. Participants must be properly equipped with suitable hiking boots and clothing. If you are unsure of your ability do not attempt this walk but drop back to the C walk.
This walk takes you to Bay Lough and then over the high peaks of the KMDs such as Knockmealdown, Knocknafallia, Knockmeal, Knocknasculloge and back to base via ‘mass rock’. It is suitable for experienced walkers. This is a lead walk and it requires walkers to have a good level of fitness. Walkers must stay behind leaders at all times. Please bring packed lunch.
NB A good level of fitness and hillwalking experience is necessary for this walk. Participants must be properly equipped with suitable hiking boots and clothing. If you are unsure of your ability do not attempt this walk but drop back to the C walk.
The C Walk
Distance 17.5km approx. Pre-registration ON LINE from Mon 2nd March. Check in 10am to 10.45am. Bus leaving at 11am
This walk takes in the beautiful Bay Lough on the Knockmealdown Mountains. It then meanders down to the East Munster Way, and takes you along the foothills of the KMDs on tracks and forest paths. It is suitable for walkers with an average to good level of fitness. Walkers must stay behind leaders at all times. Very suitable for “Camino” Walkers. Hiking boots with good ankle support, raingear, hat, gloves and packed lunch essential. All walkers must check in to the Community Hall after the walk to avoid Mountain Rescue call out.
This walk takes in the beautiful Bay Lough on the Knockmealdown Mountains. It then meanders down to the East Munster Way, and takes you along the foothills of the KMDs on tracks and forest paths. It is suitable for walkers with an average to good level of fitness. Walkers must stay behind leaders at all times. Very suitable for “Camino” Walkers. Hiking boots with good ankle support, raingear, hat, gloves and packed lunch essential. All walkers must check in to the Community Hall after the walk to avoid Mountain Rescue call out.
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Directions:
From Dungarvan: Take N25. At “Master McGrath” junction turn right onto the R672. Travel to Ballymacarbry Village. Go straight through village and approx. 1.5 miles out turn left (sign-posted Four Mile Water). Pass church on left and at next crossroads, go straight through to Newcastle Village. From Clonmel: Take R671 (sign-posted Dungarvan). Travel to Ballydonagh Crossroads (petrol pumps on left), and turn right (sign-posted Newcastle). At next junction turn right, brings you straight into Newcastle Village. From Cahir: Take R670 to Ardfinnan. Turn left at ‘T’ junction and take 2nd exit off the roundabout (sign-posted Newcastle). Travel this road for approx. 7k and when you come to ‘T’ junction turn right, straight into Newcastle Village. The Community Hall is in the centre of the Village. |
