The walk on Wednesday 14th May will be on the Blessington Greenway to Russborough House and back. It is a very pleasant linear walk on flat ground through mainly woodland. Runners should be fine on this walk but boots are advisable if there has been recent rain. Bring raingear also.
Starting Point and Time.
We will meet in the grounds of the Avon Activity Centre (formerly known as Avon Ri) at 10.40a.m.The walk is 13 kn in total – 6.5 km in each direction and should take approx 3.5-4 hours including a stop for lunch.Lunch is available in the cafe at Russborough or there are outside tables available for a picnic.
Directions:
Take the N81 to Blessington. Drive through the village and take a left turn onto Troopersfield Road. Continue for a short distance until you see the sign for hte Avon Centre on the left. A fee of €3 is payable at the barrier on entering the parking area. For information please contact walk leaders
Maire Moloney: 0868035895
Deirdre McLoughlin 0877741953