October 05, 2012

Walk on Sunday 7th October 2012

Knockvicar Bog Nature Walk Event Name Knockvicar Bog Nature Walk Location Knockvicar, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Theme Looped Bog walk. Description of event The walk would be described as easy, is 5km in length and is flat (just one stile).This walk will take place on a new looped walk around Errionagh Bog and will be guided by a person who is passionate about the wildlife and natural landscapes in the region. It is on forest roads and includes about two Km of forest and bog paths. Host organisation(s) Roscommon LEADER Partnership Contact name Joseph O Beirne Phone number 086 7742222 Email address josephob(at)ridc.ie Website address www.ridc.ie Nearest town and county Boyle, co. Roscommon. Meeting point. Knockvicar Organic Garden. How to get there. Take the Keadue road off the N4 between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle and proceed towards Knockvicar village. 200 metres before you get to Knockvicar village Knockvicar Organic garden is signposted to the left. Is pre-registration required. Yes. Text or e-mail please. We need to have an idea of numbers for this event. Time of event 3pm Duration 1.5hrs Suitable for Families with older children > 4 Instructions Walking shoes or boots advised. - Depending on the weather there could be a couple of short soft stretches of Trail. Also bring along a rain jacket, drink and a snack.