Roscrea hikers conquer the mighty Maumturks in Connemara

Pictured are members of the Roscrea Trail Blazers on their recent hike across Connemara with the Maumturks Challenge - from near Maum Cross and finishing 29 km later in the village of Leenane with over 2,500 mts of ascent, it's one of the hardest challenges in the country | Local Library

placeholder image — Pictured are members of the Roscrea Trail Blazers on their recent hike across Connemara with the Maumturks Challenge - from near Maum Cross and finishing 29 km later in the village of Leenane with over 2,500 mts of ascent, it's one of the hardest challenges in the country | Local Library

Members of the Roscrea hiking club took on the daunting Maumturks Challenge

Roscrea Trailblazers had no walk last Friday as several club members were in Connemara taking on the Maumturks Challenge.

A very challenging hike across the Maumturks from near Maum Cross and finishing up 29km later in the village of Leenane with over 2,500 mts of ascent, it's one of the hardest challenges in the country.

Well done to club member Andy Gleeson for completing the challenge in a very respectful 13 hours.

The walk this Friday night is the Lough Boora Parklands Loop. Distance: 9km, Grade: Easy/Moderate, Time: two hours. Meeting at the Lough Boora Parklands parking area at 7pm.

The Club 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.

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.