North Leitrim Glens Hill Walking Festival 2025

🌿 North Leitrim Glens Hill Walking Festival 2025

📅 Dates: Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20, 2025
🏞️ Base: teaSHED, Glencar
🎟️ Tickets available from early March – book early as places are limited!

We are delighted to welcome you back to our Easter 2025 two-day hill walking festival in the Leitrim hills!

As numbers will be capped at 50 per walk to meet hill safety requirements and bus capacity, it’s important to select the walk most appropriate to your fitness level. We encourage you to book online early to secure your place, as registration is online only this year.

The stunning scenery of Leitrim and surrounding counties makes it an ideal location for hillwalkers and ramblers. Many visitors get smitten by the Leitrim bug and return year after year. Lovely, Laid-Back Leitrim grabs a lot of hearts!

At the heart of our festival is good old-fashioned hospitality. Leitrim’s low population density and light tourist traffic offer visitors a genuine experience. The pristine landscape provides wonderful wild walking alongside fantastic local food.

🍽️ Hospitality & Social Events

teaSHED Refreshments:

• Saturday Morning (Registration): Complimentary tea, coffee, and scones.
• Sunday Post-Walk: Complimentary soup and brown bread.

Saturday Evening Social at The Loft Café & Restaurant

📅 Saturday, April 19, 6:00 PM📍 The Loft Café & Restaurant, Manorhamilton

📞 Phone: (071) 983 5322 (Google maps link)

After a great day in the hills, join us for a relaxed group meal at The Loft in Manorhamilton. The meal is a separate ticketed event (€27.26 , includes booking fee)

• Mains: Fish of the day, Turkey & ham, Roast beef, Vegetarian Lasagne
• Desserts: Pavlova, Chocolate pudding, Cheesecake, Tea/coffee
• Wine & Beer available!

🕒 Check-in & Departure Times (teaSHED, Glencar)

Saturday, April 19th:
Long Walk

• Check-in: 8:45 am
• Departure: 9:30 am

Medium Walk

• Check-in: 9:30 am
• Departure: 10:15 am

Sunday, April 20th

• Check-in: 9:30 am
• Departure: 10:15 am

👉 Pre-registration required. No on-the-day sign-ups.

💰 Ticket Pricing:

One-Day Walk: €18.66 (includes booking fee)

Two-Day Walk: €29.39 (includes booking fee)

Saturday Evening Social at The Loft in Manorhamilton: €27.26 (includes booking fee)

The meal is a separate ticketed event.

🎟️ Tickets are non-refundable but transferable if notified in advance.

📸 What to Bring:

• Sturdy hiking boots, waterproof layers, hat, gloves, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.
• Walks proceed rain or shine, so dress appropriately.

👉 No dogs allowed.

⚠️ Important Notes:

1. Health & Fitness: Participants must be fit for hill walking and bring appropriate gear.
2. Route Adjustments: Walk leaders may modify routes depending on weather and conditions.
3. Disclaimer: Walkers participate at their own risk.

🚶‍♀️ Saturday Walks – April 19, 2025

🏔️ Long Walk: Drumcliffe to Benbulbin via King's Gully & Luke's Bridge

• Distance: 16km | Height Gain: 526m | Duration: 6-7 hours
• For experienced hillwalkers with good fitness.
• Ascend via a zig-zag path alongside King’s Gully, cross the flats of Benbulbin, and return via Cartronwilliamoge, descending to Luke's Bridge.
• Expect spectacular views of Sligo and Donegal bays, Lough Gill, and the Atlantic coastline.

💡 Steep ascents and descents. Walk leaders may adjust the route if conditions require.

🥾 Medium Walk: Drumcliffe to Cartronwilliamoge via King's Mountain & Luke's Bridge

• Distance: 10km | Height Gain: 500m | Duration: 5-6 hours
• For moderately fit walkers used to hill terrain.
• Start via King’s Gully, skirt King’s Mountain, and cross the Benbulbin flats before descending through Glendaragh to Luke’s Bridge.
• Rewarding views of Lough Gill, Sligo Bay, and Donegal.

💡 Both ascents and descents are steep. Leaders may adapt the route depending on the group.

🌄 Sunday Walk – April 20, 2025

🌼 Leean Mountain Base Walk

• Distance: 8km | Height Gain: 345m | Duration: 3-4 hours
• Gentle but rewarding hike, suitable for most fitness levels.
• Follow forest paths near Moreagh toward Leean’s open hillside, with limestone landscapes, vibrant scenery, and firm walking conditions.

💡 This route offers a more relaxed pace with plenty of time for views.

💚 We look forward to welcoming you to the hills of Lovely Leitrim!

📧 For questions, email: northleitrimwalking@gmail.com