Keeping Cork Active
Cork Walking Month is an opportunity to celebrate walking by getting involved with a local group or club or participate in some of the many events, workshops and programmes taking place across the month of May for 2022.
Cork Walking Month will take place from May 1st – 31st and is a celebration of all walking activity across Cork. The month-long celebration of walking will take place throughout Cork and encourages people to experience a multitude of walking opportunities in their local area and beyond.
Join us and Get Cork Walking together this May. If you are a member of a walking group or club and would like to get involved please contact Walking Promotion Officer Alison Chambers at 📩achambers@corksports.ie.
Following a turbulent few years and the ever increasing interest in walking and outdoor activity, Cork Walking Month will make a return and take place throughout the month of May for 2022.
The month-long celebration of walking will take place throughout Cork and cater for people interested in getting more active through walking, getting involved in a programme or attending one of the many walking events scheduled to take place across the month of May.
Cork Sports Partnership along with local and national partners such as the Health Promotion and Improvement Dept of the HSE South and Get Ireland Walking have a vested interested in supporting walking groups, programmes and initiatives in Cork and Cork Walking Month will provide a fantastic focal point for people to experience walking events and activities locally. Some of the key activities taking place include:
Most programmes and events are open to beginners and those interested in perhaps trying a walking activity in safe and supportive environment. Pre-Registration is required for most events and can be done via all the booking links on this page.
For more information contact Walking Promotion Officer Alison Chambers achambers@corksports.ie
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Walk Your Way Workshop The aim of this workshop is to encourage you to walk more and more often and also enable you to get more health benefits from your walk. This is done by focusing on improving balance, strength, mobility & aerobic fitness and how these can be incorporated into your routine walk. Date: Thursday 5th of May Venue: Carrigtwohill Community Centre Time: 10:30 am |
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Walk Your Way Workshop The aim of this workshop is to encourage you to walk more and more often and also enable you to get more health benefits from your walk. This is done by focusing on improving balance, strength, mobility & aerobic fitness and how these can be incorporated into your routine walk. Date: Thursday 19th of May Venue: The Carrig Centre, Ballincollig Time: 10:30 am |
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Pole Walking Workshop: Frank Fahey from FitWalk Ireland will host this ever-popular workshop which is particularly focused on people with balance concerns or mobility issues. It is suitable for all, including people with; arthritis, an acquired brain injury, or people with Parkinson’s disease. Date: Saturday 14th May Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (2 hours) Venue: Nemo Rangers GAA |
Follow the link below to book any of the above events:
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Rebel Ramble: Inclusive and Accessible Walk This 5k out and back walk will be suitable for all. The Youghal BoardWalk is the first of its kind in Ireland and we are hugely fortunate to have it in Cork. Date: Wednesday 4th May Location: Youghal Board Walk Time: 11:00 am |
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Rebel Ramble: West Cork – Dunmanway This walk is moderate grade and 10 km long. It will take about 4 hours with an elevation gain of 315 metres. This walk is suitable for all and is kindly hosted by the Dunmanway Hillwalking Club. Date: Sunday 8th May Location: Dunmanway Time: 9 am |
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Rebel Ramble: Coastal Walk This lovely coastal route is suitable for all adults and will cover some of the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way. Date: Sunday 22nd May Location: Courtmacsherry Time: 11:00 am |
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Rebel Ramble: North Cork This trail walk will be kindly hosted by the Kanturk Hillwalking Group and will cover the beautiful Loop of Mushera from the Butter Road between Millstreet and Rylane. Date: 22nd of May Location: Mushera from the Butter Road Time: 9.30 am |
Follow the link below to book any of the above events:
Cork Sports Partnership are running a number of walking programmes during May.
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Active Community Walking Programme The Get Ireland Walking Active Community Walking Programme aims to support the creation of vibrant walking communities throughout Ireland. The programme will work with communities to increase the capacity and potential of people to become more active through walking. The programme places an emphasis on sustainability so members are given the skills to continue coordinating their walking group after our qualified facilitator steps away after 8 weeks. When: Week beginning the 23rd of May. Various days, times and locations throughout Cork. Follow the booking link to find a programme near you.
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Activator Poles ACTIVATOR poles are an adaptation of Nordic Walking poles and have been developed by Canadian therapists to promote balance and improve mobility. This programme is particularly focused at people with balance concerns or mobility issues. They are suitable for all, including people with; arthritis, an acquired brain injury, or people with Parkinson’s disease. The Cork Sports Partnership in partnership with fitWALK Ireland has trained a number of exercise professionals in Cork to deliver the programme to groups. When: Week beginning the 25th of April or 2nd of May. Various days, times and locations throughout Cork.
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Introduction to Map Reading Skills for Trail Walking This four-week programme will introduce you to the basics of map reading so that you can confidently take part and even lead trail walks in the future. It will take place in Curragh Wood Midleton, Corrin Fermoy, Glensheskin Woods Kilworth and the Canon Sheehan Loop, Glenanair Forrest on Thursday evenings for 4 weeks. This is an opportunity not to be missed!
When: From the 5th of May. 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
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Follow the booking link to register for any of the programmes.
Please contact the walk leader before arriving so that they can tell you about any changes to the scheduled walk.
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Venue: Youghal Time: 11 am Group: Youghal Happy Feet Walkers Contact: Niamh 087 6413468 |
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Venue: Fermoy Time: 11 am Group: Fermoy Walkie Talkies Contact: Jacinta 085 8742320 |
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Venue: Allihies Time: 7 pm Group: Allihies Walking Group Contact: Maureen – 086 1751295 |
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Venue: Courtmacsherry Time: 10 am Group: Barryroe Walking Club Contact: Jackie – 086 1651089 |
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Venue: Drimoleague Time: 7 pm Group: Drimoleague Walkers Contact: Geraldine – 087 7936697 |
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Venue: Buttevant Time: 7 pm Group: Buttevant Walkers Contact: Laura – 086 8402609 |
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Venue: Douglas/Blackrock Time: 7 pm Group: Women’s Walking Group Contact: Breed – 086 8348146 |
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Venue: Mayfield Time: 10 am Group: Mayfield Fun Walkers Contact: Patty – 087 6534419 |
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Venue: Mallow Time: 11 am Group: Mallow Cool Walkers Contact: Pauline 087 4335047 |
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Venue: Belgooly Time: 7 pm Group: Belgooly Walkers Contact: Ken 086 6011928 |
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Venue: Baltimore Time: 5 pm Group: Walkie Talkie Group Contact: Rianne 087 7961456 |
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Venue: Togher Time: 7 pm Group: Blue Movers Contact: Sinead 087 1207410 |
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Venue: Farranree Time: 9 am Group: Farranree Walking Group Contact: Mandy 087 9557377 |
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Venue: Hollyhill Time: 12 pm Group: Hollyhill Walkers Contact: Elizabeth 021 4924928 |
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Venue: Blackpool Time: 2 pm Group: Blackpool Walkers Contact: Liz 087 6977942 |
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Venue: Bandon Time: 8 pm Group: Bandon Strollers Contact: Elizabeth 087 2035148 |
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Venue: Kinsale Time: 10 am Group: Kinsale HOP Contact: Irene 087 9224199 |
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Venue: Doneraile Time: 10 am Group: Doneraile Park Strollers Contact: Tony 0862701901 |
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Venue: Clonakilty Time: 11 am Group: Siuloid Contact: Sinead 086 1508747 |
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Venue: Buttevant Time: 7 pm Group: Buttevant Walkers Contact: Laura – 086 8402609 |
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Venue: Glanmire Time: 10:15 am Group: Glanmire Walkers Contact: Nicola 021 2389795 |
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Venue: Turners Cross Time: 10:30 am Group: Turners Walkers Contact: Ann 087 6654387 |
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Venue: Churchfield Time: 10:30 am Group: Wednesday Walkers Contact: Micheal 087 3479549 |
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Venue: Colaiste Stiofain Naofa Time: 8:30 am Group: Walkers Together Contact: Orla 085 8638100 |
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Venue: Mallow Time: 11 am Group: Mallow Strollers Contact: Pauline 087 4335047 |
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Venue: Inniscarra Time: 11 am Group: Inniscarra Active Retirement Group Contact: Caroline 087 2424395 |
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Venue: Mahon Time: 10 am Group: Mahon CPD Contact: Lynda 021 4359070 |
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Venue: Courtmacsherry Time: 10 am Group: Barryroe Walking Club Contact: Jackie – 086 1651089 |
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Venue: Belgooly Time: 7 pm Group: Belgooly Walkers Contact: Ken 0866011928 |
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Venue: Drimoleague Time: 7 pm Group: Drimoleague Walkers Contact: Geraldine 0877936697 |
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Venue: Youghal Time: 7 pm Group: Youghal Happy Feet Contact: Niamh 087 6413468 |
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Venue: Ballincollig Time: 7 pm Group: Ballincollig Happy Feet Contact: Connie 0872615356 |
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Venue: Togher Time: 7 pm Group: Blue Movers Contact: Sinead 087 1207410
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Venue: Ballyphehane/Togher Time: 10 am Group: Ballyphehane/Togher Walking Group Contact: Theresa 086 0791712 |
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Venue: Ardgroom Time: 5 pm Group: Is Feidir Linn Ardgroom Contact: Theresa 086 3501971 |
Learn more about Cork’s Walking Clubs and Groups here.
Bishopstown Orienteering Club is hosting a number of school and family events throughout the month of May. Orienteering is a fun and social way to explore the outdoors and is inclusive of all abilities and fitness levels. Please see list of school and family events below and how to book:
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Venue: Doneraile Wildlife Park Date: Thursday 5th May |
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Venue: Fota Arboretum and Gardens (meet at Fota House Car Park) Date: Thursday 12th May |
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Venue: Ballincollig Regional Park (GAA Car Park) Date: Friday 13th May |
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Venue: Crosshaven Greenway (Car Park near Yacht Club) Date: Wednesday 18th May |
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Venue: Glen River Park (meet at Keating Fitted Furniture car park, Ballyhooly Road Date: Friday 20th May |
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Venue: Ballybrack Wood Douglas Village Date: Wednesday 25th May |
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Venue: Bishopstown Park (Murphy’s Farm), Tennis Club car parks in Uam Var Estate Date: Thursday 26th May |
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Venue: Gerry O Sullivan Park, Churchfield Date: Friday 27th May |
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Venue: Mallow Town Park & Castle Grounds Date: Friday 27th May |
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Venue: Long Strand, sand-hills, Rathbarry Date: Monday 30th May |
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Venue: Kealkill Parklands, Kealkill (park near Carriganass Castle) Date: Tuesday 31st May |
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Family Orienteering Events Families (bookings required at least 3 days in advance. Email seancotter001@eircom.net) |
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Venue: BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK, GAA car park Cork Summer League (Line, Score & Orange courses) Date: Sunday 8th May |
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Venue: FITZGERALD’S PARK Youth Festival Orienteering event (Cork ETB, CCC & BOC) Date: Saturday 14th May |
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Venue: TRAMORE VALLEY PARK Cork Summer League Date: Sunday 15th May |
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Venue: CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island. Cork Summer League Date: Sunday 22nd May |
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Venue: GLEN RIVER PARK, Ballyhooly Road. Cork Summer League Date: Sunday 29th May |
Aside for the events and activities of Cork Walking Month there are other opportunities to ‘Get Walking’ in Cork.
Did you know that as walkers we have our very own, dedicated NGB.
Follow the link below for more information!
