We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Four Day International Walking Festival where you can join walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and to discover and share the bogs, rivers, mountains and unspoilt beauty of the west of Ireland.

Since the beginning in 1967 the annual Castlebar International Four Days Walks have attracted walkers from every corner of the world to walk in the unique location that is the west of Ireland. Our walks offer a wide choice of routes to suit all levels of fitness. On each of the four days of the Festival we have a 10km, 20km and 40km road walk and a guided cross-country 'Ramble' that takes approximately six hours to complete.

The Festival starts on the Wednesday evening with an informal get-together where walkers can register and attend the short, but important, briefing.

 

The Welcome Inn Hotel on New Antrim Street, Castlebar is our headquarters for the duration of the Festival. All walks (including the Ramble) start and finish here.

 

All walkers are requested to check back to the Registration desk before 16.30.

 

Disclaimer: Walkers use these routes entirely at their own risk. No responsibility can be accepted by landowners or by the event organisers for any loss, damage or injury sustained during the walks.

 

Please ensure that you are fit for your chosen walk and that you have suitable equipment. For the Ramble you may need waterproofs, walking boots & socks, walking poles, suncream and a day sack to carry snacks & drinks.

FESTlVAL PROGRAMME 2012

 

Wednesday
12.00 - 17.00  Registration at headquarters, Welcome Inn Hotel
20.00  Briefing & Registration

 

Thursday
08.30  Start of 10km, 20km & 40km road walks
09.00  Start of Ramble (approx 5 hrs)

 

Friday
08.30 Start of 10km, 20km & 40km road walks
08.45  Ramble buses depart  (approx 5 hrs)

 

Saturday
08.30 Start of 10km, 20km & 40km road walks
08.45  Ramble buses depart  (approx 5 hrs)

 

Sunday
08.30 Start of 10km, 20km & 40km road walks
08.45  Ramble buses depart (approx 5 hrs)

 

 

2011 entertainment programme to follow.

Watch this space.......

 

The Walks Festival would like to acknowledge the ongoing generous support of Failte Ireland (Irish Tourism Development Authority).

Castlebar International Four Days' Walks Office, New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Tel/Fax: +353 (0)94 9024102 Email info@castlebar4dayswalks.com