Participation by pre-registration only:
A Grade WalkApprox 8 hours duration 22 kms distance and total height gain of approx 686mts. Sign in at Ballymacarbry community Centre at 7.00am, bus departs at 7.30am and will reach the start point of Mahon Falls at 8.15am.This walk is for self-navigating walkers only as a very high level of fitness and mountain skills is required.Ascending the shoulder to the left of the Mahon Falls and head for the highest point of the Comeraghs 792mts. Continue on to Coumshingaun, Carrignagower, descend to the Gap where sign-in at the first check point is required. From the Gap you ascend Knockanaffrin Ridge and after Coumdualla Loch you descend for Glenanore village. From here you follow directional signs which will guide you by stream and on track mostly to the finish at Ballymacarbry village.
B+ Grade WalkApprox 7 hours duration 17 kms distance and total height gain of approx 390mts.Sign in at Ballymacarbry community Centre at 7.30am, bus departs at 8.15am and will reach the start point of Graigavalla, Rathgormack at 9.00am.This walk will be led by local walking club and a high level of fitness is required.This walk will follow the marked trail to the Gap where after sign in at the first check point it will ascend Knockanaffrin Ridge. After Coumdualla Loch you descend for Glenanore village, crossing the stream into Knocknaree woods and continue on track mostly to the finish at Ballymacarbry village.
Note - All walkers must have suitable hill walking clothing and boots.
Entry fee is €20 which can be paid on the day and covers Bogtrot entry, bus transfer to start, soup & roll (after walk) and showering/changing facilities.
Registration FormPre-registration is required by downloading the registration form (.pdf document) and returning it no later than 16th March 2012 to mikejwall1@yahoo.co.uk or by post to The Comeragh Bogtrot, An Corr Eisc, Knocknaree, Nire Valley, Clonmel, Co. Waterford.
