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Saturday 14th September 2024
See attached Map. Walk starts and finishes at Dromard GAA Sports Complex, Legga, Moyne, Co Longford Eircode N39HF34
The route is 35km or 20km starting and finishing at Dromard GAA Sports Complex, Legga
The Camino route incorporates tarred roads, gravel paths. This is a hilly walk as you are in Drumlin country.
When walking on open public roads remember Rules of the Road must be obeyed
The Dromard Camino is self-led. It follows a way-marked trail and walkers should look out for the direction arrows on the road at all junctions. There will be walk leaders interspersed among the walkers should you require assistance
Depending on your speed, the walk will take approximately 6 to 10 hours for the 35km walk and approximately 3 to 6 hours for the 20km walk.
In the interests of safety all walkers must reach the two food stops (10km and 22.5km before the two sweep-up Marshalls. Walkers unable to achieve this very modest pace must accept a lift to the next food stop or exit the walk and proceed at their own risk
Registration is open now through this website using Eventmaster. There are four departure times -7.30am / 7.45am / 8.00am and 8.30am (20km only).
BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT TIME IF YOU ARE WALKING WITH FRIENDS, AS WE CANNOT SWITCH PEOPLE BETWEEN TIME SLOTS.
Tickets for the Dromard Camino 2023 cost €50 (plus booking fee). This includes Camino passport/map, light refreshments en route, hot meal on return to Dromard GAA Sports Complex (meal will be served between 12.15pm and 7pm) and a commemorative Dromard Camino Medal of completion for every walker.
Camino Passport can be stamped at various refreshment stops.
Registration fees are non-refundable except in the case of the event being cancelled. Check that you are free on 16th September 2023 before booking a place as we do not refund or re-sell tickets once they have been booked
Make sure that whatever you wear is comfortable and well-worn in.
Dromard Camino Walk route is a safe walking route. It is the outdoors and each walker is expected to equip themselves suitably for the trip. The following should be carried by each walker:
Sufficient Water
Some food
Appropriate Clothing – Rain gear warm jacket/fleece, sun hat, change of socks woollen cap etc
Boots or sturdy walking shoes which should be waterproof. You should check the weather forecast in advance of the event and dress accordingly on the day
People bring a myriad of other things like walking poles, insect spray, sun cream, whatever they think they will need or want on the walk. but remember to bring a charged mobile phone in case of emergency or if you just want to go home
Walkers should use the toilets in Dromard GAA Sports Complex before departing. On route there will be 5 toilet stops, water stops and rest areas. While there will be toilet facilities available, walkers should prepare for toileting outdoors by bringing tissues / baby wipes and nappy bags to “leave no trace”.
Walkers should bring their own packed lunch and drink to consume on the trek.
At entrance to Annagh Lake, Creegans & The Old Cortober National School, walkers will be offered complimentary drinks, light refreshments and further toilet facilities only will be offered along the route.
A hot meal and tea/coffee will be served to walkers in at Dromard GAA Sports Complex, Legga after the walk. Meals will be served between 12.15pm and 7pm
Walkers’ safety is our primary concern in this event and there will be a safety briefing in Dromard GAA Sports Complex before departure. Road junctions will be stewarded and walkers should exercise great caution in crossing these busy roads.
Keep away from open water at lakes and rivers en-route. An edge of a bank can give way, and none of our stewards are lifeguards. Do not approach animals in fields or dogs on roadways.
Use of IPods
The organisers strongly advise against the use of an Ipod / Earphone or a similar device whilst participating in the event. You may not be able to hear instructions or safety warnings from our stewards. Be aware that even closed roads will have course vehicles and Emergency vehicles passing competitors. IF YOU CANNOT HEAR, YOU ARE IN DANGER.
Respect for the countryside – Please do not enter any private property, not included in the event or deposit any litter. (Bins will be provided at designated points on the route and at the end. If not deposited there, please take your waste home.)
If I get injured or can’t continue? There will be a “sweep up” vehicle in operation to collect those who may feel unable to continue and return them to Dromard GAA Sports Complex. Emergency Number will be provided on event documentation.
First Aiders will be on duty during the walk to deal with any minor accidents and incidents.
Yes, once you’ve registered you can collect sponsorship for any charity you choose once the appropriate permissions have been granted.
Please keep an eye on Dromard Camino Walk Facebook page for any updates
This is a long walk so be prepared!!!
Check the weather forecast for the day! – So, have appropriate footwear, clothing, sun lotion, etc.
If you have never done a walk of this length before, speak to someone who has for tips and advice on how to best prepare yourself for one, how you may potentially feel afterwards, etc!
An additional 20km walk has been added for people who might not be able for 35km.
Event contact phone number 086 102 6252.
