- Celebrating 30 years of walking in the Slieve Blooms
- Festival runs from Saturday, 2nd May to Monday, 4th May
- Choice of A, B, and C grade walks
- C and B walks: Easy to moderate, perfect for casual walkers
- A walks: Strenuous routes, ideal for experienced hikers
- Monday’s Grade A 12km walk (approx. 4 hours)
- Experienced walk leaders sharing local history, geology, and wildlife knowledge
- Explore woodland paths, riverside trails, and rolling hills
Whether you're an experienced hiker or just enjoy a leisurely walk in nature, the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival has something for everyone!
Slieve Bloom Walking Festival 2026
Celebrating 30 Years of Walking Adventures!
Join the Slieve Bloom Walking Club as we celebrate our 30th year with a fantastic weekend of guided walks through the stunning landscapes of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Taking place from Saturday, 2nd May to Monday, 4th May, the festival offers something for everyone - from woodland trails and riverside strolls to more challenging hikes across gentle rolling hills.
Our experienced walk leaders will guide you through the routes, sharing stories about local history, geology, and the area’s unique flora and fauna along the way.
Walk options include A, B, and C grade walks on both Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, we offer a Grade A 12km walk, which will take approximately 4 hours to complete.
Festival Walk - Capard Woodlands
- Date: Saturday, 2nd May
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Clonaslee Community Centre Google Maps
- Grade: C
- Distance: 6km
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Walk Leader: Susan Lawlor
Festival Walk - Brittas Lake and Woodlands
- Date: Saturday, 2nd May
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Clonaslee Community Centre Google Maps
- Grade: B
- Distance: 8km
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Walk Leader: John Scully
Festival Walk - Knockastumpa
- Date: Saturday, 2nd May
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Clonaslee Community Centre Google Maps
- Grade: A
- Distance: 10km
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Walk Leader: Paul Murphy
- Note: Waterproof Boots Essential
Festival Walk - Kinnity Woodlands
- Date: Sunday, 3rd May
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Kinnity Community Centre Google Maps
- Grade: B
- Distance: 8km
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Walk Leader: Sonja Cadogan
Festival Walk - Pauls Lane/Spink Mountain
- Date: Sunday, 3rd May
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Kinnity Community Centre Google Maps
- Grade: A
- Distance: 10km
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Walk Leader: Murt Broughan
- Advise: Walking Boots Essential
Festival Walk - Knockbarron
- Date: Sunday, 3rd May
- Start Time: 1:00 PM
- Meeting Point: Kinnity Community Centre Google Maps
- Grade: C
- Distance: 6km
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Walk Leader: Susan Lawlor
- Advise: Walking Boots Essential
Festival Walk - Conlawn Hill
- Date: Monday, 4th May
- Start Time: 11:00 AM
- Meeting Point: The Deadmans Ballyfin Google Maps
- Grade: A
- Distance: 12km
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Walk Leader: Gerry Hanlon
- Advise: Waterproof Boots Essential
For anyone who would like to join their hiking friends afterwards, Kinnitty Castle are providing a meal on Sunday, May 3rd at 3.30pm. Two-course meal - Main course, Dessert, tea or coffee €35 (You must prebook)
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