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Cork Walking Week 2024

September 5, 2024

Cork Walking Week runs from 23rd to the 29th of September 2024!

This year as part of the National Walking Day Campaign, Cork Sports Partnership has partnered with Get Ireland Walking and Cork City Council to provide a number of FREE activities to celebrate both functional and recreational walking across Cork City and County throughout the week!

A number of stakeholders, organisations and community groups will host events and provide opportunities for everyone to get out and about through walking during the month of September. This campaign will also highlight the work of the Get Cork Walking Project and stakeholder network. Take a look below for more information and to register. 

If you are interested in any of the events below please contact Alison at achambers@corksports.ie to express your interest! All booking links and details will be finalised over the coming days.

Walking Groups around Cork are also welcome to register their own walks HERE. 

#GetCorkWalking

Walk Your Way Workshops

Cork Sports Partnership and HSE Health Promotion and Improvement will host 2*Walk Your Way Workshops as part of Cork Walking Week. These workshops are ideal for those who would like to feel more confident leading a walking group in their community or would like to improve their skills in this area. You will meet a group on like-minded individuals and receive expert advice from the HSE. 

Cobh Community Centre | Monday 23rd of September | 10.30am- 12.30pm | Book HERE

Dunmanway Family Resource Centre | Thursday 26th of September | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Book HERE

 

Activator Pole Gathering

We welcome all those who have taken part in an Activator Poles course across Cork City and County to join us for a gathering in Tramore Valley Park on Friday 27th of September from 11am till 2pm with a light bite included!

Register HERE!

 

Autumn Schools Walking Challenge

For the last two years the Step into Spring and Autumn Schools Walking Challenges have been huge successes. To register your school for the Autumn Schools Walking Challenge 2024 and get involved follow the link below.

Click here.

Help UCC to investigate and evaluate Cork City Centre

Is there a bit of a scientist in you or your family?

It’s easy to get involved in research and contribute to the improvement of your city and we have more details coming soon!

Active Community Walking Programmes

We are delighted that a number of new Active Community Walking Programmes will be taking place in September and October. This 6 week programme includes one guided walk per week and aims to give you the skills to continue walking with the newly established group in your area. 

Locations include: 

Ahiohill and West Cork.

Book links and more information coming soon!

Activator Poles Programmes

FitWalk Ireland’s 6-week Activator Poles Programme is a crowd favourite across the communities in Cork. As part of the Cork Walking Week Campaign we will be launching a number of these programmes in various venues. 

Mourneabbey|6-weeks|2nd September|7pm

Ballinacarriga|6-weeks|9th September|11am

Contact Alison at achambers@corksports.ie to register. 

Activator Poles Community Walk Leader Training

Have you taken part in an Activator Pole course? Would you like to introduce others to the technique as a community leader? We have the course for you!

Date: Monday 23rd of September

Time: 10am till 4pm

Venue: Nemo Rangers GAA

This course is FREE but booking is essential. 

Cork History Festival Walking Tours

Details TBC

Activator Poles Taster: Bantry

Cork Sports Partnership and Fitwalk Ireland will host a Activator Poles Taster session in Bantry on Thursday the 26th of September.

Final details and booking link to come!

Activator Poles Tutor Training: Open to fitness professionals

If you are a qualified fitness professional and would like to upskill and learn how to teach the 6-week Activator Poles Course we will host a full day of training on Saturday 28th in Nemo Rangers GAA. 

Register HERE.

Walking Football: Cobh and North Cork

Details coming soon!

Road Safety Webinar

Click HERE for more information and to register!

Activator Poles for Chronic Conditions

6-week Activator  Poles Programme designed for individuals who have MS, Parkinson’s or any impairment of functional ability. 

Venue: Neptune Stadium, Blackpool

Start Date: Wednesday 25th of September

Time: 3pm till 4pm 

Please express our interest here

 

 

 

Orienteering Events

More details coming soon!

Car Free Day and Culture Night

More details coming soon!

Knockananig Reservoir Historical walk

Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will host a walk at the Knockananig Reservoir which will include a a talk by local historian Christy Roche.

Click HERE for more details and to register. 

Inchydoney Beach Clean Up

Details to come!

Take me to the River Parent and Toddler Group Bandon

More details to come!

Wild Walks Campaign with the Cork Nature Network

Details to come!

Get Cork Walking Stakeholder Gathering

The Get Cork Walking Project and stakeholder network includes 29 diverse stakeholders who all have  a vested interest in walking coming together to advocate for pedestrians across cork City and County. 

Find out more information here!

Walk Leader Training | Clonakilty

Click Here for more information. 

Cork Cancer Support Walking Group

Find out more details here.

Kieran McCarthy's Historical Walking Tour | Blackrock | 22nd of September

On Sunday 22 September, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will host his hugely popular Stories from Blackrock and Mahon, Historical Walking Tour of Blackrock Village. The meet in , 2pm (free, 2 hours, finishes at railway line walk).

Meeting Point: Adjacent carpark at base of Blackrock Castle.

Time: 2pm

Duration: 2 hours

Finish Point: Railway Line Walk 

Click here for more information. 

'Get Your School Walking' Workshop

September 19th from 10.30am till 12.30pm. 

For more information click HERE.

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