While there are lots of walking groups across Cork City and County these online hubs provide a platform for people to share experiences and promote walking in the virtual sense.
Just follow the links below to Facebook, request to join and use #GetCorkWalking
Community walking groups are supported by the Health Promotion and Improvement Division of the HSE South and the Cork Sports Partnership. These groups are embedded in the local community and offer people the chance to get out and walk locally in their communities.
To find a community walking group near you check out the information below. Please reach out to the relevant contact to register your interest and find out the most up to date information on meeting days and times.
Venue: Youghal Time: 11 am Group: Youghal Happy Feet Walkers Contact: Niamh 087 6413468 |
Venue: Fermoy Time: 11 am Group: Fermoy Walkie Talkies Contact: Jacinta 085 8742320 |
Venue: Allihies Time: 7 pm Group: Allihies Walking Group Contact: Maureen – 086 1751295 |
Venue: Courtmacsherry Time: 10 am Group: Barryroe Walking Club Contact: Jackie – 086 1651089 |
Venue: Drimoleague Time: 7 pm Group: Drimoleague Walkers Contact: Geraldine – 087 7936697 |
Venue: Buttevant Time: 7 pm Group: Buttevant Walkers Contact: Laura – 086 8402609 |
Venue: Douglas/Blackrock Time: 7 pm Group: Women’s Walking Group Contact: Breed – 086 8348146 |
Venue: Mayfield Time: 10 am Group: Mayfield Fun Walkers Contact: Patty – 087 6534419 |
Tuesdays |
Venue: Mallow Time: 11 am Group: Mallow Cool Walkers Contact: Pauline 087 4335047 |
Venue: Belgooly Time: 7 pm Group: Belgooly Walkers Contact: Ken 086 6011928 |
Venue: Baltimore Time: 5 pm Group: Walkie Talkie Group Contact: Rianne 087 7961456 |
Venue: Togher Time: 7 pm Group: Blue Movers Contact: Sinead 087 1207410 |
Venue: Farranree Time: 9 am Group: Farranree Walking Group Contact: Mandy 087 9557377 |
Venue: Hollyhill Time: 12 pm Group: Hollyhill Walkers Contact: Elizabeth 021 4924928 |
Wednesdays |
Venue: Blackpool Time: 2 pm Group: Blackpool Walkers Contact: Liz 087 6977942 |
Venue: Bandon Time: 8 pm Group: Bandon Strollers Contact: Elizabeth 087 2035148 |
Venue: Kinsale Time: 10 am Group: Kinsale HOP Contact: Irene 087 9224199 |
Venue: Doneraile Time: 10 am Group: Doneraile Park Strollers Contact: Tony 0862701901 |
Venue: Clonakilty Time: 11 am Group: Siuloid Contact: Sinead 086 1508747 |
Venue: Buttevant Time: 7 pm Group: Buttevant Walkers Contact: Laura – 086 8402609 |
Venue: Glanmire Time: 10:15 am Group: Glanmire Walkers Contact: Nicola 021 2389795 |
Venue: Turners Cross Time: 10:30 am Group: Turners Walkers Contact: Ann 087 6654387 |
Venue: Churchfield Time: 10:30 am Group: Wednesday Walkers Contact: Micheal 087 3479549 |
Venue: Colaiste Stiofain Naofa Time: 8:30 am Group: Walkers Together Contact: Orla 085 8638100 |
Thursdays |
Venue: Mallow Time: 11 am Group: Mallow Strollers Contact: Pauline 087 4335047 |
Venue: Inniscarra Time: 11 am Group: Inniscarra Active Retirement Group Contact: Caroline 087 2424395 |
Venue: Mahon Time: 10 am Group: Mahon CPD Contact: Lynda 021 4359070 |
Venue: Courtmacsherry Time: 10 am Group: Barryroe Walking Club Contact: Jackie – 086 1651089 |
Venue: Belgooly Time: 7 pm Group: Belgooly Walkers Contact: Ken 0866011928 |
Venue: Drimoleague Time: 7 pm Group: Drimoleague Walkers Contact: Geraldine 0877936697 |
Venue: Youghal Time: 7 pm Group: Youghal Happy Feet Contact: Niamh 087 6413468 |
Venue: Ballincollig Time: 7 pm Group: Ballincollig Happy Feet Contact: Connie 0872615356 |
Venue: Togher Time: 7 pm Group: Blue Movers Contact: Sinead 087 1207410
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Fridays |
Venue: Ballyphehane/Togher Time: 10 am Group: Ballyphehane/Togher Walking Group Contact: Theresa 086 0791712 |
Venue: Ardgroom Time: 5 pm Group: Is Feidir Linn Ardgroom Contact: Theresa 086 3501971 |
There is a huge array of hillwalking groups across Cork City & County that give people the opportunity to explore our wonderful hills, mountains and trails. These groups are affiliated and governed by Mountaineering Ireland and have regular schedules of events throughout the year.
To find a hillwalking or climbing club near you see the Mountaineering Ireland map here