Full Moon Walk Saturday Sept 29th on Slieve Foye

with music and BBQ afterwards

In Aid of Barnardos Ireland.

Join us fo a great walk in the Coolies. This is an evening time walk during the phase of the Full Moon. We will take a looped walk over slieve foye. The mountain over looking the town of Carlingford. Views from this mountain are spectacular with the coastline all around us.
King John's Castle

Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula (Irish Times article Why Carlingford is Ireland’s best Kept secret)
If ever there was a place designed for the hillwalker Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula must be it. Carlingford lies on the south side of Carlingford Lough with Slieve Foy as a spectacular backdrop. The mountains of Mourne sit on the other side of the Lough altogether giving Carlingford a very unique blend of natural beauty.

The area is also a land steeped in myth and legend with The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cúalnge). Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most famous bull in Ireland, which is the property of Daire, a chieftain of Ulster. Because the men of Ulster are afflicted by a debilitating curse, the seventeen-year-old Cuchulain must defend Ulster single-handedly.

Slieve Foy is said to be the resting place of the great giant, Fionn Machuil. The shape of his body is said to be seen in the shape of the Mountain.

Itinerary of Walk: Meetup at the Tourism Office in carlingford 5:30pm

Walk starts at 6pm
Slieve Foye Loop Walk

Ascent

670m

Distance

10km

Estimated Time

4hrs

Grade

moderate

Start and Finish

Carlingford Tourist Information Office

Terrain

minor roads, tracks, mountain path and open mountain

Slieve Foye Loop
Slieve Foye

 

So come join us on Saturday, September 29th for our Full Moon Walk followed by a relaxing BBQ with live music, it promises to be a great night for all!

Fundraising target of €100 per person.
All funds raised will help change the lives of children all over Ireland and keep crucial Barnardos services open.

 

If you wish to take part: Contact Robyn today on 01 7080456 or email Trek@Barnardos.ie to reserve your place now.

 

What to bring:Slieve Foye Summit

  • Hillwalking Boots
  • Wind / waterproof jacket
  • Socks Leggings / tracksuit bottoms ( not Jeans )
  • Overtrousers
  • Packed lunch
  • Rucksack
  • Spare socks
  • Head or Normal Torch.

An alternative route may be taken depending on group and weather. Walking boots and appropriate clothing are essential.

 

Enquire about this Walk