Warrior Walks

What a great walk we had on Friday during Heritage Week !
It was the first time many of the those who came along had followed this ancient route, rediscovered during COVID. We followed the mountain wall to the Valley, where life was lived for centuries, from the bronze age to the present day. Yes, there were, village settlements, cattle raids, remains of rye and potato furrows, booley huts and numerous sweat houses dotted on the the upperlands. A feast for the senses, in discovering that beyond those, 'pile of stones' , lies the ancient history of our ancestors!

Warrior Walks specialises in similar low-level walks about the history and biodiversity of Cooley and Ring of Gullion. Why not join us on our regular Friday walks..

TRAVEL THE MASS PATH -FROM BRONZE AGE TO BOOLEYING | National Heritage Week 15th – 23rd August 2026 Walk on the the ancient MASS PATH in Ravensdale to a hidden mountain valley, awash with heather and bog cotton. Visit the SWEAT HOUSES, the ancient saunas of ye...

Customs and Cures, Bees and Booley, were the main themes of today's walk from Grange.

Our bilberry taster, and caterpiller hunter- in- chief, 7 year old James was the star of the walk, who absorbed all information about the traditions of the Booley in Cooley, the Bulans and Bullocks enroute, and even enjoyed the Dancing at the Crossroads!
Coffee and cakes at Charlotte's Café completed a wonderful day out!

Keep an eye out for our next walk during Heritage Week on Friday 21st August, when we will visit a hidden Booley hut in the Ravensdale area. A great storytelling day out for the kids( and their parents!)

Luanasa is just around the corner. Celebrate this Celtic month with Warrior Walks!

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 3rd August.

Bees, Booleying,a and Dancing at the Crossroads.
Walk in the footsteps of monks on ancient pathways criss-crossing the landscape. Learn tales of survival of our ancestors through farming , fishing and foraging from the monastic settlements of Grange and it's hinterland, and walk through the stunning biodiversity of the the Cooleys.

Details:
This is a 2.5 hour circular walk on country roads, grassy shepherd's tracks and trails, with some initial inclines. Suitable for families. Regretfully no dogs.
Raingear, stoutboots suncream and water are strongly recommended.
MEET; Grange Old Churchyard A91P7KF @11.50 to register for a 12.00pm start.
€5.00 donation pp. Supported by Cooleyconnectwell.
Contact 087-6479715 for booking and further details.

GRASPING THE NETTLE( and other green plants..)
Forage in Nature's with master forager Iain on Saturday 16th May, between 10.00 am-2.30pm. During this immersive experience, participants will forage, taste and prepare traditional recipes from the green plants of garden, orchard and wild spaces. A light, home produced lunch and a gift from land or larder is included.
DETAILS; As much of this experience is outdoors, be prepared with warm clothes and wetgear. A Plan B. is also available!
For FURTHER INFORMATION, COST, AND BOOKING,
contact Iain on 086 8138613.
Limited places are now available.
This event is supported by Cooleyconnectwell.

Join WARRIOR WALKS on the ANAVERNA LOOP
Bank HOL
Monday 4th May.
2 hours Woodland and hillwalk; Famine fields on the Smugglers Trail. Maytime celebrations at the stone circle. Bluebells and wild garlic.
Meet @ Ravensdale old post office @1.00..Bring a picnic. Wear-Raingear and walking boots Contact 087 6479715 for details and booking.

BEALTAINE - with
WARRIOR WALKS..
MAYDAY .. Friday 1st May..

The Darling Buds of May.

An Immersive walk among wild garlic, swathes of bluebells and vivid green of new beech in the historical Demesne of Ravensdale Park.
MEET: Coillte entrance, Ravensdale Park A91YP26 @11.00. A 2 hour walk in radiant nature!
Lunch in the Secret Garden afterwards.

4th May-BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.

The Anaverna Loop..
A 2.5 hour circular walk through verdant woodlands, Smugglers hill tracks and country roads along the Tain trail. Listen to stories of Legends and Landlords and celebrate Maytime at the Stone Circle.
DETAILS; Meet at Ravensdale Old Post Office A91NW18 @1.00pm. This is an easy/moderate walk. Bring a snack.
Supported by Gardening for Nature

Friday 15th May- walk TBA.

Saturday 16th May.
FORAGING IN GREEN NATURE with a master forager.

A full day's immersive experience foraging, tasting, and preparation of traditional recipes from green plants. A light, home produced lunch and a gift from land or larder included.
Details; As much of this experience is outdoors, be prepared with warm clothes and wetgear!
Time:10.00-2.30 pm.
For further information, booking and cost , contact

086-8138613.

Limited places.
Supported by Cooleyconnectwell.

Note; Please wear appropriate outdoor clothes and stout walking boot on all events.