Walk Grades
Grade C : 2 – 4 hours, a gentle hill walk suitable for younger and new members.
Grade B: 4 -6 hours, for reasonably fit walkers, properly equipped and who have navigation skills.
Grade A: 6 – 12 hours, for experienced fit walkers, with good navigation and survival skills.
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Slish Wood Walk – Sunday 2nd Oct 2011
National Trails Day
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| Event Name | The Sligo Way: Union Wood to Slish Wood Scenic Walk | |
| Location | Union Wood/ Slish Wood area,Sligo | |
| Theme | Scenic Walk along the Sligo Way | |
| Description of event | The Sligo Way Union Wood to Slish Wood Scenic Walk is approximately 6 Km in distance and sets out along an old track which ascends uphill through forest. The walk continues onto open upland and commands spectacular views of the surrounding countryside including Lough Dargan, Lough Lumman and the mountain ranges of Slieve Dargan and Slieve Daeane and finishes along a pleasant track through Slish Wood. | |
| Host organisation(s) | Sligo Mountaineering Club supported by Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Coillte, Sligo County Council and Sligo Leader Partnership Company | |
| Contact name | Michael Mulligan Sligo Mountaineering Club | *Contact details will appear on the website, so the contact person may receive queries in relation to the event. |
| Phone number (office and mobile) | 071 9141267087 3177799 | |
| Email address | micksligo@eircom.net | |
| Website address | www.sligomountaineeringclub.org | |
| Nearest town and county | Sligo | |
| How to get there | Take the R287 road at Carraroe which takes you on theSligo/ Dromahaire road. Slish Wood car par is signposted on the left | |
| Meeting point | Slish Wood car park (bus will take people to the start of walk at Union Wood) | |
| Is pre-registration required? | No You can register on the day in Slish Wood car park between 10.45am – 11.00am | |
| Time of event(from when to when?) | Departure at 11am from Slish Wood car park ( bus will take people to the start of the walk at Union Wood). Approximately 3 hour walk which includes water stops and lunch break | |
| Duration | The Sligo Way Ballygawley to Slish Wood walk – 3 hours (including breaks) | |
| Suitable for | The Sligo Way Union Wood to Slish Wood walk is suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness and those with appropriate walking boots. | |
| Special instructions | All children must be accompanied by an adultWalking boots essential | |
| General instructions | Come prepared for all weather conditions, walking boots/ rain gear. Bring refreshments – water and snacks | |
Sligo Mountaineering Club will not accept liabilities for personal injuries, loss damage or expense occasioned or incurred whilst participating in club activities.
