Kilcrohane
Co. Cork
Ireland
Explore the heights and beautiful scenery of the Sheep’s Head Way with Christian Aid
This is the ninth year of the Christian Aid Sheep’s Head Hike. Last year’s event saw 220 walkers taking part. At the end of the walk, refreshments will be provided in Kilcrohane Community Hall free of charge by a local sponsor, The Gourmet Grill.
The Routes:
Two scenic routes are available, a 16km walk and a 6.3km (new route) walk. Both walks will be guided, illustrating an insight into the history, and flora and fauna of the beautiful Sheep’s Head peninsula.
Members of the Sheep’s Head Way committee will also be present on the day.
Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on the Sheep’s Head Way.
Route A – The Poet’s Way
The Poet’s Way is a 16km hill walk of approximately 4.5 hours. This route is for experienced walkers only and not suitable for young children.
Route B – The Farranamanagh Loop (new route)
The Farranamanagh Loop is a 6.3km flat terrain walk of approximately 2.5 hours. This route is suitable for all age groups and abilities.
Getting ready
Walkers are advised to bring appropriate walking shoes, walking clothes (no jeans), a raincoat, something to drink and a sandwich. We also advise you to bring an extra change of clothes in case of heavy rain.
Itinerary
For those who have not registered online prior to the event, registration is available on the day at 11.00am for The Poet’s Way and 11:30am for the Farranamanagh Loop at the Kilcrohane Community Centre.
The Poet’s Way route will commence at 11:45am, The Farranamanagh Loop will commence at 12:00pm.
Rural transport coaches will be in operation to transport participants taking part in The Poet’s Way route to the starting point of the hike. Participants for The Farranamanagh Loop will depart from the community hall by foot.
All walkers are welcomed back to the Kilcrohane Community Centre for tea, coffee, soft drinks, soups and sandwiches which will be kindly supplied by local sponsor The Gourmet Grill.
The Cause
Following on from Christian Aid Week, our focus story is from Bangladesh where climate change creates flooding which is having a severe impact on families living on low lying islands in the country. Through donations from Christian Aid supporters, our partner GUK has been providing communities effected with island rescue packs.
The fundraising target for this year’s Sheep’s Head Hike is €8,000 – the equivalent cost of 25 island rescue packs for 25 families in Bangladesh.
The Challenge
Christian Aid invite 14 participant walkers to carry a symbolic container of clean water for 1km over the 14km route. Through sponsorship, it is hoped that each participant walker will raise the value of one island rescue pack for those in desperate need in Bangladesh.
If you would like to set yourself the challenge, contact us and you will be allocated a slot on the route rota.
Please contact the Christian Aid Cork office on 023 88 41468 or email [email protected]
Other questions?
If you have any questions or would like to enquire further, please contact the Christian Aid Cork office on 023 88 41468 or email [email protected]
