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05th May to 07th May

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The annual Ballyhoura International Walking Festival takes place from 5th May to the 7th May 2012.

The festival offers over 30 guided walks, led by people from local communities and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. The schedule offers walks for all levels of ability from the undulating green pastures, woodlands and rolling hills to the high peaks of the Galty Mountains. The area is a walkers paradise with unspoilt beauty and a variety of landscapes and there is something for eveyone at this years festival, whether you enjoy a family day out or a serious hike.

See pictures from the 2011 Ballyhoura International Walking Festival on flickr

  • Photo by Ballyhoura Interntional Walking Festival
  • Ballyhoura International Walking Festival, Ireland
  • Ballyhoura Walking Festival by ballyhouracountry.com
  • Ballyhoura Walking Festival by ballyhouracountry.com

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  • Jim Flynn - 02 Dec

    Walked the legs off myself at the Ballyhoura walking festival last year but climbing Galty Mor and looking out across the Golden Vale was the highlight of the weekend, that and enjoying a feed of pints afterwards back in Kilfinane!

  • Our Rooms

    The Old Bank B&B - 22 Feb

    No Ackes or pains here - B&B , in luxury ensuite Jacuzzi bath rooms only €35.00 pps, and enjoy the night life of Bruffs Fleagh Ceol festival in our local public houses.

  • Robin - 05 Mar

    Fantastic weekend of weather ahead & on Sunday next Mike Moroney will lead a moderate “A” walk on the Galtys while Joan Caulfield will lead a moderate “B” walk on the Galtys. Check out www.ballyhourabears.com for contact details. Both walks assemble at Lisvarrinane at 10.00 a m on Sunday.

  • Amy - 08 Apr

    Only 3 weeks to go until the walking festival!!

  • Deebert House Hotel - 13 Apr

    Great weekend of walking ahead. Why not stay at Deebert House Hotel and enjoy 2 nights bed and breakfast, packed lunch and 1 evening meal for only 119 euros per person sharing, in the company of your fellow walkers.

  • Ballyhoura Travel

    Ballyhoura Travel - 20 Apr

    http://www.ballyhouratravel.ie Looking for transport to or from the area, then ph us on 087-6910098

  • Gill - 30 Apr

    Looking forward to the half marathon tomorrow hopefully in the sunshine and a few drinks tomorrow night to celebrate a leinster win!

  • Ballyhouraselfcatering - 28 Mar

    Weekend accommodation available for walking festival. House sleeps 8 persons - v reasonable rates! Contact Seamus on 083 3933365 to book. Checkout www.ballyhouraselfcatering.com or find us on facebook!

  • Ballyhoura Failte - 26 Jan

    Special Offer for Walking Festival Park South-Email: parksouth@eircom.net b/b prices are 35 euro per night