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Skibbereen Walking Festival 2023


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Skibbereen Walking Festival Weekend is held annually on the last weekend of September and features guided walks through quiet country roads with some off-road sections – something for walkers of all abilities.


Please note that pre-registering is essential. No unaccompanied children. Sorry, no dogs allowed on the walks.



Now in it's 7th year, Skibbereen & District Chamber of Commerce Walking Festival Weekend runs over the last weekend of September. They are offering guided walks through quiet country roads with some off-road sections with something for walkers of all abilities.

Meeting point for all walks, except walk 7, is Skibbereen Heritage Centre with bus transport provided to and

from out-of-town walks.

Fee €12/walk including bus and complimentary tea/coffee/refreshment for all walks, except walk 2 to Cape Clear €25 (including ferry), plus additional €20 for optional Fastnet trip, walk 6 €20 for the Gormu Toe Head Historical Walk and walks 7 and 8 are free of charge. Pre-registering is essential.

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