Galway Wind Farm -Cubs Walk

Sunday 26th February

We will walk under the wind turbines in the Cloosh Valley . This walk will be approx 5KM for Beavers and 8KM for Cubs. Weather will be cool, so Beavers & Cubs are advised to dress appropriately. Wet weather gear essential. We will meet up with “Killannin” 29th Galway Beavers & Cubs.

Directions

• Travel through Oughterard , turn left before the Church/Bridge
• Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/dTaLC23TdXzeUmiC8

We have 2 Routes to mention: ( see maps and info below )

• Beavers – Turbine Trail – Approx 5KM , Approx 1.5 Hours.
• Cubs – Turbine Trail + Partial Purple Trail – Approx 8KM , 2 Hours.

• Both Groups to start at P2.
• Beavers will head via Turbine Trail ( Black ) and go “Clockwise”
• Cubs will head via Peak Ridge Path ( Purple ) and go “Anti Clockwise”

• Meeting Time: 10:15am for a 1030AM Start.
• Collection time: Approx 130PM – 2PM

Meeting and Collection Point: Carpark 2 Please be aware the phone reception in this area is poor we recommend you print/download this map for directions

Notes

• Defib at Operations Centre ( P3 on Map )
• Minimal / No Mobile Phone Coverage

Info

Map ( Visual Info )

Trail Info ( from document above )

Black Route

Purple Route

Turbine Trail ( Black Route ) 5KM , Approx 1.5 Hours

Turbine Trail ( Black ) +Partial Peak Ridge Path ( Purple ) Approx 8KM total , 2 Hours

What to wear and bring on the hike

• Neckerchief
• Hi Vis
• Rucksack (no string bags)
• Hiking Boots or suitable shoes for walking on forest paths
• Rain gear (coat and trousers)
• Water
• Warm Drink
• Good lunch
• Personal first aid kit
• Black seats
• Hat and gloves
• Warm layers
• Hand sanitiser
• Pencil

Weather Forecast

Oughterard Weather

Oughterard Weather