Lake District > JC Challenge
The 5th annual Joyce Country Challenge will be held on Saturday 16th July 2011.
New B route this year & an additional walk, Introduction to Hillwalking
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Route Card
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Conditions of entry
The Joyce Country Challenge gives you an opportunity walk one of Ireland's hidden gems.
Taking the plateau of 'Maumtrasna' and the 'Devils Mother' this circuit of Lough Nafooey is an area of natural beauty
often overlooked by Ireland's walkers. With outstanding views of the Turks, Mweelrea, Killary harbour, the Sheefrys and the Western Lakes.
There will be 4 routes on the day
Challenge (A walk): For the experienced fit and self sufficient walker
35km 1936m Ascent. Starting at Finny, on to Maumtrasna, Devils Mother, Ail Dubh (road - refreshments) Bunacunneen, Ben Beg,returning to Finny via the Southern Ridge.
B Walk: This is a lead walk, leaving Finney and ascending Ben Beg and Bunacuneen, returning to Finney along the shore line path of Lough Na Fooey.
Length 20km Approx, 1000m ascent, expected duration 7 hours.There will be a break for refreshments at Ail Dubh.
Walk C: Introduction to Hillwalking: New venture added this year! This will take in the hill behind Finny Hall, which is 372m high and onward to Kilbride.
Expected duration is 3 to 4 hours.
Walk D: Ramble: Will be a lead walk for the less experienced walker. 14.5km 281m ascent, 3 to 4 hours.
Leaving Finny, circling Lough Na Fooey on lowland trail and returning to Finny by road. A break for refresments at Ail Dubh.
Update - Start Times
- Challenge (A Walk); Start time 06:30 to 07:30
PLEASE NOTE: The Challenge is for self navigators, this walk will not have a leader.
- Walk B (Intermediate Challenge) Sign on 7:00am to 8:00am. Start 8:00am
- Walk C (Introduction to Hillwalking) Sign on 8:00am to 10:00am. Start 10:00am
- Walk D (The Joyce Country Ramble) Sign on 8:00am to 10:30am. Start 10:30am
- Debbie on 087 7555143 or e-mail joycecountrychallenge@eircom.net