Question 1

How long is this Walk

Accepted Answer

This walk is 17km, just over half of the full Tóchar Phádraig.  This walk begins at Aughower Village and you will walk back to the Abbey.

Question 2

Why is prepayment required this year when booking?

Accepted Answer

Full payment is required at the time of booking this year.  Other years walkers registered and did not show up on the day.  If walkers pay we feel they may commit to the walk.  Accurate numbers are required so we can book adequate seats for the return bus.

Question 3

Is there food supplied for walkers?

Accepted Answer

Walkers must bring there own packed lunches on the day.  Light snacks and water refills will be provided to walkers on stops.

Question 4

What is the Terrain like?

Accepted Answer

The terrain for the route from the Aughagower to the Abbey is mainly through farmland with some elements of the walk are via boglands and roads.  This is a relatively flat terrain.  Conditions underfoot will depend on recent weather in the locality.

Question 5

Where do I register on the day.

Accepted Answer

Registration takes place in the Chapter House/Gift Shop at Ballintubber Abbey.  This is located to the right of the entrance door at the back of the Abbey, follow the pathway around the cloisters and the Chapter House is on your left.  Registration will take place upstairs in the visitor center.

Question 6

What time is registration?

Accepted Answer

Registration takes place from 10:15am and the walkers are bused to Aughagower.

Question 7

Where can I Park?

Accepted Answer

The Carpark for walkers is signposted as Car Park B.  This carpark is specifically for walkers.  Please do not park in the Carpark at Corleys Abbey Lounge.

Question 8

Are there Toilets?

Accepted Answer

There are toilets available at the Abbey before leaving for the walk. Unfortunately there are no other toilets on this route.   As we abide by 'leave no trace' please take away any tissues or wet wipes used on the hike.

Question 9

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Bring a hat and an extra top, waterproof boots/shoes, and waterproof raincoat and suncream! Bring a lunch and water – we have more water available at our breaks. Bring a HIGH VIS vest – a short portion of the walk is on a busy road. Please walk in single file on the road

Question 10

Can I bring a Dog?

Accepted Answer

No dogs allowed.  No exceptions.  The walk goes through farmlands and there may be animals in the fields.

Question 11

Can Children do this Walk?

Accepted Answer

This walk is not suitable for Children under 16 years.

Question 12

Is this walk part of the Pilgrim Paths and can I get a Passport from this Walk?

Accepted Answer

The Tóchar is one of the five designated pilgrim paths in Ireland & is included in the Irish Pilgrim Path Passport. www.pilgrimpath.ie.  However you connot obtain a stamp for completing this trail, you must complete the full walk, the passpost can be obtain on completion of the second part of this.

Question 13

Are there maps available for this Walk?

Accepted Answer

Maps are provided on registration.

Half Tóchar Group Walk– Aughagower to Ballintubber Abbey