Best feet forward for Autumn Walking Festival
Taking place on Sunday, September 30 there will be a series of fantastic guided walks organised for you to enjoy.
Sperrintrekkers have teamed up with their colleagues in Cookstown District Council to organise three walks with the proceeds being donated to the Mid-Ulster Stroke Survivors Club.
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By taking part in the event, not only will you be getting some exercise but you will be raising money for charity too.
There is a choice of three walks:
Walk 1:
Lough Fea Dander
Distance: 2.5 miles approx
Level: Easy
Departing between: 10am and 2.30pm Lough Fea Car Park
Suitable for: Families and casual Walkers
Time to complete: 45 minutes
Route Description: This is a flat circular route on a well-established path at Lough Fea set amongst young conifers bounding a mountain reservoir.
Cost: No need to book; just make a donation to the Mid Ulster Stroke Survivors Club on the day.
Walk 2:
Mobuy Wood Walk
Distance: 5 miles approx
Suitable for: Reasonably Fit Walkers
Departing at: 12noon Lough
Fea Car Park
Level: Moderate
Time to Complete: 2-3 hrs
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Hide AdRoute Description: Leaving Lough Fea this walk climbs to 450 metres giving extensive views of farmland, forest and mountain on a clear day. The route is along the Western boundary fence of Mobuy Wood.
Cost: £8 per person
Walk 3:
The Slieve Gallion Challenge
Distance: 12.5 miles approx
Suitable for: Experienced/Very
Fit Walkers
Departing at: 10.30am Lough
Fea Car Park
Level: Challenging
Time to Complete : 4-5 hours
Route Description: Leaving Lough Fea, the route follows along the Western boundary fence of Mobuy Wood, climbing to 528 metres offering the opportunity of spectacular views of mountain and moorland landscapes.
Cost: £8 per person
General walk information:
Walkers do not need to book Walk 1, simply follow the way marked route around Lough Fea and make a donation to the Mid Ulster Stroke Survivors Club on the day from 10am to 2.30pm. Walks 2 and 3 are fully guided by the Mid-Ulster Walking Club and provided a brilliant chance to experience this scenic part of the Sperrins in a safe and fun way. Hot soup will be provided at the end of both guided Walks 2 and 3.
Walks 2 and 3 must be booked in advance either online at www.sperrintrekkers.com or calling 028 8676 9949. For more information contact Cookstown Tourist Information Centre on 028 8676 9949 option 2. PLEASE NOTE: All walks on Sunday (September 30) will start at the concrete laneway for the sand and gravel pit.
Parking facilities and stewards will be on site. Maps are available from www.sperrintrekkers.com.