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Walk Islay 21st - 26th April 2019 |
Our week-long walking festival takes place annually across the Isles of Islay, Jura and Colonsay.
Join us for 1 walk or 6, the choice is yours.
Walks vary from easy to strenuous and take in the beautiful island scenery, from beaches and lochs, to mountains and moorland. Wildlife abounds in all corners with a chance to see eagles, otters, deer, goat and chough
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OUTLINE 2019 WALK PROGRAMME
Sunday 21st April
Walk 1
A cliff top walk from the Oa to Port Ellen
Meet Kilnaughton Cemetery Parking Area
Moderate over a long distance and strenuous in places
Monday 22nd April
Walk 2
Beinn Dubh - Ancient Broch’s, ruins and stunning views
Meet Ballygrant Hall Carpark
Moderate to challenging and strenuous in places
Tuesday 23rd April
Walk 3
Loch Cam and north to Beinn a Chuirn
Meet Bridgend Cattle Market Carpark
Moderate to challenging and strenuous in places
Walk 4
RSPB The Oa – Walk to the American Monument
Meet RSPB Oa Reserve Carpark.
Easy to moderate over a short distance
Wednesday 24th April
Walk 5
Across the sea to Colonsay – an exploration of Balnahard from Kiloran
Meet Port Askaig Ferry Terminal
Moderate walkover over a long distance
Thursday 25th April
Walk 6
A walk on the Rhinns of Islay – route to be confirmed.
Walk 7
RSPB Loch Gruinart birding spectacular
Meet RSPB Loch Gruinart Visitor Centre
Easy/Moderate over a short distance
Friday 26th April
Walk 8
Across the Sound to Jura – route to be confirmed.
The full detailed walk programme will be published througout February. We are still in the process of finalising routes for some days due to the presence of livestock.
Booking
Booking details will be published in due course. Any queries should be sent to admin@islayjura.com or post your interest on our facebook site https://www.facebook.com/WalkIslay
Fees and advice
A fee of £5 will be charged for each walk.
Bringing refreshments as well as suitable footwear and clothing are strongly recommended - this includes waterproof boots and gaitors/wellies. We request that smoking is permitted only at the discretion of the walk leader and kindly ask you not to bring your dog due to the presence of livestock with young across the islands. We have tried to grade the walks as easy, moderate, challenging and strenuous.
Transport
We have a shared transport group on Facebook. We hope those with cars will be able to provide lifts to walks that the public transport service does not reach. Please request to join the group if you are seeking a lift or are able to offer a space or two in your car https://www.facebook.com/groups/1644688679165939/
The majority of walks will be on a bus route. This will be indicated in the full programme once published.
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