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06 Sept 2025

Explore beautiful Glenafelly in the Slieve Blooms with Roscrea Trailblazers

The popular Roscrea walking club always welcome new members

SLIEVE BLOOMS

Roscrea Trailblazers headed for the Slieve Blooms

Last Thursday Roscrea Trail Blazers were back at a very popular walk in the Slieve Blooms, the Glenbarrow Waterfall/Mill Loop.

A fantastic night for walking with a superb sunset over Offaly. Well done to everyone that made the effort.

They have a packed 2025 ahead with several trips overseas and lots of challenge walks over the coming months.

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Their walk this Thursday night July 17th sees the club heading back to a walk they haven't done for over a year, The Glenafelly Loop in the Slieve Blooms, Distance 7.5km, Grade Easy/Moderate, Time two hours. Meeting at The Glenafelly Trailhead at 7.30pm.

They would encourage anyone thinking of taking up hiking for better health or as a way to destress to please make contact with the number below.

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To join the group and to see what the club has to offer please follow the contact details below.

If you would like to join them on any of their night walks or weekends away, you can contact Cathal on (086) 3399 193 and receive updates through WhatsApp. You will be made feel very welcome.

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