Date/Time
Date(s) - 4 September 2016
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Gortlecka Crossroads
Categories
Changing Seasons at Lough Avalla
with Harry Jeuken and Family
4th September 2016, 2pm
Meet at 2pm at Gortlecka Crossroads (51R 304 945).
Join us on one of the Burren’s most stunning walks around the Lough Avalla loop walk and catch the last of the summer blossoms. Harry Jeuken is the landowner at Lough Avalla and has a wealth of knowledge of the holy wells, the winterage, and the story of the local land. Harry and his family are certified organic farmers and also farm biodynamically. Amongst other things Harry’s family make cheese from their own goat herd. The walk will take us on a tour of the land farmed by Harry and his family taking a look at the archaeology, geology, botany, history and agriculture of the area.
The meeting point will be Gortlecka cross at 1.45pm for 2.00pm start. The start point is marked on this map. As parking is limited we suggest people car share or arrive early and please be mindful or landowners and road users when parking. Suitable shoes and clothing for walking required, as well as waterproofs, sunblock or warm cloths etc as necessary. This is a strenuous walk some of which is on broken pavement with a couple of climbs and descents and will be slightly longer than our usual walks – lasting for 2.5 – 3 hours. There will be tea and cake at the farmhouse afterwards for an extra donation – €5 suggested.
Due to presence of livestock on the land no dogs are allowed on the walk.
For more information see www.burrenbeo.com, email [email protected] or call 091 638096.
Directions
From the North (Kinvara)
Leaving Kinvara head West along the N67 and take the first turn left after c.500m. Drive c.4km along the road keeping left, passing the graveyard, until you reach a 4-way crossroads (signposted for the Burren perfumery). Go straight through and drive on for c.2.5km, then keep left when you get to a fork. Follow this road for another c.4km then you get to a T-junction, take a left, after c.2km take a right then drive straight for another c.4.5km and you will reach Gortlecka Cross. Park here.
From the West (Ballyvaughan)
Drive South on the N67 from Ballyvaughan. After c.1.5km take a left towards Poulnabrone Dolmen on the R480. Carry on straight for approximately for c.13kms until you pass Leamaneagh Castle. Take a left here on the R476 for c.4.5kms. In Kilnaboy village turn left for another c.2km, then left again for another c.2kms. Here you will reach Gortlecka Cross. Park here.
From the East (Crusheen)
Drive through Crusheen and after 1.2km past the village take the first left turn (signposted for Tubber). Drive straight through for c.8kms, passing Tubber) until you reach a 4-way crossroads (signposted for the Burren perfumery). Take a left turn here onto the R460. Drive on for c.5.5kms then take the second turn right. Follow this road for less than c.1kms. Here you will reach the base of Mullaghmore. Continue along until you get to a crossroads. Park here..
From the South (Corofin- Kilfenora)
Travel to the village of Kilnaboy on the R476 northwards from Corofin, which is c.4km. In Kilnaboy village turn right for another c.2kms, then left again for just under 3kms. Here you will reach Gortlecka Cross. Park here.