Grey Lake Ramblers Loughrea

A GLR's advance party spotted yesterday checking out the Comeraghs for our Autumn Away Trip at end of Sept.

It's a return visit to the Sliabh Blooms for the GLR's on Sat 25th. The Giants Grave Loop at Cadamstown is approx 14kms on minor roads, forest paths and riverbank timber steps. The club will have no scheduled walks for August but plans for our autumn schedule and trip to the Comeraghs will be happening.

Cahervalley Loop at Fanore is the walk for the GLR's on Sun 5th July. This 14km track, known locally as the Kyber Pass, is always a popular one. It takes approx 4hrs (including our hilltop break) on minor roads and an ascent of 300mts on a green road.

We have two walks on Sunday 28th both in the Killaloe area. Walk 1 is an easy 8-10km scenic trail on the banks of the Shannon taking in the new bridge and discovering small laneways with great views of the magestic river and picturesque town.
Walk 2 is on Arra Mts taking in Toutinna, Graves of the Leinstermen and Millennium Cross. It's approx 459m in ascent on typical hillside terrain and paths with some timber steps. Panoramic views.

Sat June 20th and we will be on the 12 o'Clock Hills at Belvoir Demense near Sixmilebridge in Co. Clare. It's 8kms and moderately challenging on paths, boardwalk and some rough ground. Ascent to 300 mts with wonderful views. Weather forecast for Sat our mid-summer is favourable.

Sunday next 14th the GLR's are along the Cliffs of Moher on a 12km trail from Doolin to Surfers Bay. It's a linear walk of 6kms and return on exposed narrow paths and some short but steep ascents. Track has recently reopened following maintenance and safety work.

It's here again - our popular annual Burren trail is on Sunday 7th June. The Lough Avalla Farm Loop is approx 9k along a secluded approach road, over Burren flagstones and through small lush meadows. There are a few short sharp descents. Great views over S. Clare.

A choice of contrasting walks for our members on Bank Holiday weekend. A challenging hike on Nephin Mtn, Laherdane, Mayo on Sat 30th. Underfoot its heather at start and scree near summit. Ascent is 750 meters and approx 8-9 kms. OS map 23.
On Mon June 1st it's a coastal walk around Flaggy Shore and to Martello tower at New Quay. Always a popular scenic location for our club and approx 7kms.

Renewed calls to reopen Derrybrien Wind Farm site as Tánaiste asked to “do the right thing and be brave”.

Sat 16th and the GLR's will be in the Old Sonnagh area of the Sliabh Aughty's. The trail is regarded as easy to moderate on small roads and paths. This walk is approx 10kms.