Warrior Walks

Off-The-Beaten-Track walks on the Cooley Peninsula and Ring of Gullion

Walks

Gentle hill walks vie with quirky forest and river trails, awash with sacred sites and Victorian follies, bronze age settlements and famine walls. At a slower pace, biodiverse mindful walks can soothe the spirit. All walks are set among the stunning scenery of the unexplored mountains Cooley and Ring of Gullion, home of mighty warriors, Cu Chulainn and Fionn mac Cumhaill. Above all, the visitor will experience a huge welcome!

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Contact

For any quries about bookings or walk scheduals visit the facebook page for regular updates or contact Venora by email or phone.

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About

Based in Ravensdale, North Louth, local guide Venora will share her passion for this landscape, its mountains and forests, through its history, storytelling and nature and her intimate knowledge of this borderland area.

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Testemonials

”Thank you for the guided walk. It was a lovely event, so informative and well organized and great to hear Irish being used so naturally as part of the tour”. - Hidden Forkhill

“There was a great buzz-everything was wonderful, the food, history and storytelling were spot on,beautiful music- very haunting at the graveside, you (Venora)are a born organizer and raconteur, it all flowed effortlessly. Annmarie at the pub could not have been more helpful. I felt very safe” - Hidden Forkhill

“A great day out…the combination of music, history and storytelling was magical. I didn’t know the history of my own area as I was never taught at school. The Harp music at the graveside sent shivers up my spine, you really looked after us well- you have a gift for putting people at their ease….” - The Poet's trail to Urney

I spent a wonderful invigorating day exploring hidden Forkhill through History Poetry and Song. Venora, our guide, Gerry and I went on a 2 hour walk exploring the fascinating plantation village of Forkhill. We were met in the graveyard here Peadar O’Doirnin (a local poet) lies and Colleen Savage read two of his poems. Tranquil walk back to The Welcome Inn where Ann Marie opened her pub to wonderful wholesome food, songs by Colleen Savage, storytelling and poetry. Amazing and memorable day. I will be back Forkhill! -Hidden Forkhill

“ I really enjoyed the walk, history and storytelling, a bit of everything made it a very entertaining afternoon. Loved the chocolate break! The countryside is so beautiful and peaceful. Ill be in touch again as people at work
would love this, when is your next walk?” - The Poet's trail to Urney

Location

Ideally located on the M1 corridor between Dublin and Belfast , Venora's walks offer a great 'awayday ' for visitors. Choose a route on the stunning low-level hills and valleys, along gorgeous rivers and waterfalls, or winding forest trails. All are suitable for families, friends and the culturally curious.