Kildare Walking Festival 2017 'Grand Canal Challenge'
Join the Grand Canal Challenge and walk the length of Kildare down the banks of the Canal from Hazelhatch to Athy.
To reserve a place on the bus to return to the start of your chosen stage or stages you must register
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for more information
Or join Kildare Sports Partnership on one or all of the many walks around the county in their walking festival.
EVENT 1
Kildare Walking Festival 2017 - Hazelhatch, Celbridge to Sallins
Stage 1- Hazelhatch, Celbridge to Sallins
Date and Time: 3.00 PM on Monday, Jul. 17. 2017
Meeting Point:Celbridge GAA Club, Hazelhatch Road, Celbridge
Distance - 13 km
Transport by Bus will be provided from the finishing point so you MUST register to book your seat.
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for info on how to register.
EVENT 2
Kildare Walking Festival 2017 - Sallins to Robertstown
Stage 2 - Sallins to Robertstown
Date and Time: 11.00 AM on Wednesday, Jul. 19. 2017
Meeting Point:Sallins
Distance - 11.5 km
Transport by Bus will be provided from the finishing point so you MUST register to book your seat.
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for info on how to register.
EVENT 3
Kildare Walking Festival 2017 - Robertstown to Rathangan
Stage 3 - Robertstown to Rathangan
Date and Time: 3.00 PM on Sunday, Jul. 23. 2017
Meeting Point:Robertstown
Distance - 12.5 km
Transport by Bus will be provided from the finishing point so you MUST register to book your seat.
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for info on how to register.
EVENT 4
Kildare Walking Festival 2017 - Rathangan to Monasterevan
Stage 4 - Rathangan to Monasterevan
Date and Time: 11.00 AM on Tuesday, Jul. 25. 2017
Meeting Point:Rathangan Post Primary School
Distance 10.5 km
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for info on how to register.
EVENT 5
Kildare Walking Festival 2017 - Monasterevan to Vicarstown
Stage 5 - Monasterevan to Vicarstown
Date and Time: 11.00 AM on Thursday, Jul. 27. 2017
Meeting Point:Monasterevan Train Station
Distance - 11.5 km
Transport by Bus will be provided from the finishing point so you MUST register to book your seat.
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for info on how to register.
EVENT 6
Kildare Walking Festival 2017 - Vicarstown to Athy
Stage 6 - Vicarstown to Athy
Date and Time: 3.00 PM on Sunday, Jul. 30. 2017
Meeting Point:Vicarstown Canal Bridge
Distance - 11 km
Transport by Bus will be provided from the finishing point so you MUST register to book your seat
Visit www.kildaresp.ie for info on how to register.
WALKERS PLEASE NOTE:
- Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes
- Bring raingear (just in case)
- We walk as a group, please stay with Walk Leaders
- Leave No Trace
- No dogs allowed
- Respect private property, wildlife, and the rural community
Slí Na Sláinte
Slí Na Sláinte, meaning 'path to health', is a simple innovative scheme developed by the Irish Heart Foundation in conjunction with Kildare Sports Partnership to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk for leisure and good health.
The initiative is made up of two components...
1. Slí Na Sláinte Walking Routes
These mapped, measured routes use attractive signage at kilometre intervals on established walking routes to help walkers identify the distance they walk.
2. Walking Leader Training
Aimed at training individuals in the community to establish and lead local walking groups, Community Walking Leader Training is primarily aimed at people wishing to lead a walking group or promote walking in the community or workplace.
The course comprises of a weekend of training and a 4 week leader challenge.
Please contact tcurran@irisheart.ie for more information on the Walking Leader Training Programme and log onto the Kildare Sports Partnership website - www.kildaresp.ie for more details on the Slí Na Sláinte routes throughout the county.
Celbridge Guided Tours
To contact Celbridge Guided Tours and for other walks phone 087 9630719 - www.facebook.com/CelbridgeGuidedTours
Coillte Waymarked Trails
Details of all Coillte waymarked trails and routes for all fitness levels and activity types can be found on www.coillteoutdoors.ie
Coillte also manage forest parks across the country. An entry fee of €5 is payable on entry to the park or alternatively an annual pass which will access all parks can be purchased for €40. Further details on forest parks and passes is available on the Coillte Outdoors website.
Contacts
For Further Information Contact:
The Kildare Sports Partnership
Kildare County Council, Level 7, Áras Chill Dara, Naas
Email: ksp@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 980546/7
The 'Get Kildare Walking' Initiative is supported by the HSE and Kildare County Council.
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