South Sligo Walking Festival

04/08/2017

3 guided walks on 12 August from the Centre. The short walk will suit those who prefer a leisurely pace while the medium and long walks will be more challenging and offer enjoyable walking.

Walkers on the hard & moderate walks need waterproof walking boots, jackets and trousers, also rucksack with food and drinks. Easy walks need sturdy walking shoes and rain jackets.

04/08/2017

Saturday 12 August - Details of walks

Short Walk - Distance 3.5 miles and Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Medium Walk - Distance 6-7 miles and Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Long Walk - Distance 10 miles approx. Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Prices: Short Walk - €5.00 Medium Walk - €10.00 Long Walk - €15.00

Refreshments served along the way plus a bowl of homemade soup on returning to the centre.

02/08/2017

The annual South Sligo Walking Festival (one day event) will take on Saturday 12 August. Registration will take place at the Ox Mountain Heritage Centre, Drummartin (beside Joe Dan's Pub) from 9 am to 10 am. Short Walk - Distance 3.5 miles, Medium Walk - Distance 6-7 miles and Long Walk - Distrance 10 miles. For further information contact Maureen on 087 2771778 or Pat on 087 224 5089

05/04/2016

The annual South Sligo Walking Festival will take place on the 16th & 17th April, 2016. There will be three guided walks on both days,short, medium and long.

The short walks take place on quite country lanes, distance 5 miles and roughly takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to complete.

The Medium walks are a combination of off road and mountain terrain. Distance 7 to 8 miles and completed in about 5 hours.

The Long walks are over mountain terrain, Distance 10 to 12 miles and takes about 6 to 6.5 hours to complete. (Grade; Hard)

Warm, Rainproof clothing, suitable hiking /walking boots are essential on all walks.

Registration for all the walks takes place at the Ox Mountain Heritage & Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Joe Dan's, Drummartin, 8 miles from Tubbercurry on the R294 Ballina Road.

31/03/2016

1st Sunday of every month Walk. We have decided not to run the walk this Sunday as Gallagher House are having a walk for charity in the area. There walk is on at 1 pm meeting at Kilmactigue Community Centre. Cost €10 with refreshments afterwards.

11/03/2016

11/03/2016

Great new opportunity for youths to try out Sean-nos dancing.

11/03/2016

South Sligo Walking Festival Registration Form

09/02/2016

Yeats County Inn Hotel, Curry, Co.Sligo, are offering Walkers who are attending the South Sligo Walking Festival a special deal. Contact the hotel for further details

Yeats County Inn Hotel
Curry, Co. Sligo

Tel: 094-9255050
Fax: 094-9255053
Email: [email protected]

07/02/2016

Social dancing classes for beginners commence in Ox Mountain Heritage Centre Tuesday 9th Feb at 8:30 pm! Waltz jive quick-step etc... ALSO SET DANCING classes are back Wednesday 10th at 8:30! All welcome!