Events

Sperrins Walking is back with a programme of walks taking place across Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural beauty (AONB) in September, October 2024 and March 2025.

Developed and delivered by The Sperrins Partnership* and outdoor experts Far and Wild, Sperrins Walking is designed to appeal to a broad range of walkers to enjoy the beautiful landscape as well as promoting health, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Participants will enjoy discovering a destination filled with unique experiences and a great choice of walks ranging from moderate ability to more demanding longer walks. Experienced guides will lead small walking groups to uncover the stories, history, environment and heritage of this unique landscape.

Sperrins Walking Programme 2024-2025 dates are:

• Mid Ulster District Council Walking Weekend on 28 and 29 September 2024
  3 walks – 2 moderate and 1 challenging walk for max of 30 people per walk on both dates. Followed by light refreshments, entertainment and storytelling.
• Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council  Walking Weekend Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 (exact dates to be agreed)
  Enjoy a challenging walk in Banagher Glen and forest on the Saturday, followed by a challenging walk over Mullaghaneany, the Borough’s highest point, on the Sunday. Each walk to accommodate max. of 20 participants with light refreshments included.
• Derry City and Strabane District Council Walking Weekend  Saturday 01  and Sunday 02 March 2025
  Themed walk per day; 2 moderate walks Saturday (Sperrins) and Sunday (Killeter) 30 people per walk. Featuring a local community celebration at each event.
• Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Walking Weekend on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23  March 2025
  1 moderate and 1 challenging walk for max of 30 people per walk on both Saturday and Sunday

Ciara Toner from The Sperrins Partnership said:

“We are delighted to announce the return of Sperrins Walking.  Over the past three  year’s, all 4 Councils, that make up the Sperrins Partnership, have watched the programme grow and develop in popularity with walkers of all abilities.  Once again, they’ve all come together to deliver a range of walks to enjoy throughout the beautiful Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) while also promoting health, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. With stunning scenery and expert and experience guides these walks are not to be missed.”

Lorcan McBride, Sperrins Walking guide, added:

“With our expert walking guides on hand, the walks will delight and engage everyone who takes part in the experience. This year’s programme, once again, features walks suited to those with moderate ability to those who like a walking challenge. The walks will traverse across the Sperrins uncovering the majestic landscape, the unique environment and the rich history and heritage of the area.”

Councillor Tommy Maguire from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council commented:

“The walking festival is a great opportunity for walkers of all abilities to get out and challenge themselves.  We are fortunate to live in an area of outstanding natural beauty and walking offers a chance to admire our wonderful countryside whilst engaging in some exercise.”

For further information on the Sperrins Walking programme and to book your place visit https://farandwild.org/land/   or  https://sperrinspartnershipproject.com/sperrins-walking/