Comeragh Crossing 6th July 2024
Dungarvan Hillwalking Club is delighted to host this annual event, with four different levels of walking, as follows :
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| Comeragh Challenge | ||||
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| Clonmel to Kilgobinet Sports Centre, Bohadoon. This self navigated walk is 45kms, has an ascent 2,000m (approx) and is aimed at the very experienced and fit walker with navigation skills. It takes walkers via Lachtnafrankee and Knockanaffrin ridge to the Nire Valley, then via the Gap, Carrignagour, Boola Cairn to Coumfea, Seefin, Farbreaga and Cruachán. | ||||
| Distance: 45km | Fee: €50 | Route Map | Waypoints (pdf) | Gpx |
| Comeragh Crossing | ||||
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| Clonmel to Kilgobinet Sports Centre, Bohadoon. This walk is 35kms and takes 8 – 10 hours to complete via Long hill, Punch Bowl and the slopes of Knockanaffrin to the Nire Valley, then Coumfea, Seefin, Treenearla Commons, Mauma Road and Cruachan. Mainly on mountain terrain and has an ascent of 1,250m (approx). Club marshals and sweepers will be on the route. | ||||
| Distance: 35km | Fee: €50 | Route Map | Waypoints (pdf) | Gpx |
| Nire Valley Walk | ||||
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| The Nire Valley car park to Kilgobinet Sports Centre, Bohadoon. This walk is 20kms long and has an ascent of 900m (approx), it takes 5 – 6 hours to complete via Coumfea, Seefin, Treenearla Commons, Mauma Road and Cruachan. Club marshals and sweepers will be on the route. | ||||
| Distance: 20km | Fee: €50 | Route Map | Waypoints (pdf) | Gpx |
| Kilbrien Walk | ||||
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| Circular walk from Kilgobinet Sports Centre, Bohadoon. This walk is 12 kms and has an ascent of 350m (approx) and it takes about 3 hours to complete. Via Mauma Road and Cruachan. Club marshals and sweepers will be on the route. | ||||
| Distance: 12km | Fee: €25 | Route Map | Waypoints (pdf) | Gpx |
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All starting and finishing at Kilgobinet Sports Centre Bohadoon, Dungarvan, County Waterford. All four walks take participants to the top of Cruachán with its beautiful views of Dungarvan and the bay. The area of the walk is on O.S.I sheet 75. By participating, you are making a contribution to our three chosen charities, West Waterford Hospice, Dungarvan Lions and South Eastern Mountain Rescue.
A hot meal at the finish is included in the entry fee. No refunds available. This is a green walking event leaving no trace and taking your litter Home. Reducing CO2 emissions & Reusing signs & Recycling waste.
From the mountains to the sea let's keep Waterford litter free.
Contact: comeraghcrossing2024@gmail.com
