This walk is mainly on forestry roads and paths with an escape route for a shorter walk. Boots, runners, wet gear,  sunhat and water are essential.

Meet at 11.30 in Giltraps pub in Kinnity village for coffee, tea and sandwiches. 

BBQ meal after the walk.

A contribution of €15.00 ( CASH ONLY) will be collected when you sign in. The people travelling by bus will sign in and  pay on the bus. It will save a big queue forming while we are having our tea /coffee etc.

For further info contact 

Carmel  087 242 0554 or Deirdre  087 774 1953  by Friday 21st June.

There is NO need to contact us if you are on the bus

In the meantime, practise your party pieces !!

Directions for Sliabh Bloom Walk

1. Take the N7 (M7) and drive for approximately 45 minutes to Exit 15 (R422). Drive through : Emo, Mountmellick ( keep left at second Roundabout at END OF TOWN), Rosenallis, Clonaslee,Cadamstown, Kinnitty. Approx 1hour 50 minutes.

2. Alternative Route: Drive to Exit 18 and take the R445 to Mountrath. Turn right at the lights and take an immediate left onto R 440 for Kinnitty. Drive for 5km and then turn right at House  ( stone façade) still R440. Drive 

up over the Sliabh Blooms. On descent keep left for Kinnitty (a winding road).

3. Some people like to go on M6 and Exit 5 (N52) Tullamore and then onto Kinnitty

There is on street parking in Kinnitty village and at the Community centre.

Safe travels