Walking weekend:Lough Inagh Lodge, in Connemara, has asked local archaeologist and walker Michael Gibbons to put together some guided loop walks around Lough Inagh (below) on October 16th-18th, tailored to the abilities of the people who sign up for them.
The €350pps cost includes two nights’ BB and two dinners, plus a packed lunch on Saturday. 095-34706, loughinaghlodgehotel.ie.
Cancer fundraiser:ARC Cancer Support Centre has organised a walk that follows the Famine Way in Co Mayo, and a climb of Croagh Patrick (below), to raise funds. The event begins on Friday, November 6th with an optional climb up the Croagh, followed by the walk on the Saturday. The cost of €700 includes two nights' BB and one dinner. Proceeds go to ARC Cancer Support Centre. Call Grainne Barnett on 01-8307333 or 087-2055566, or see www.arcchallenges.com.
Burren trek:Heart of Burren Walks has an offer for selected weekends from next Friday. The price of €195 includes two nights' BB with one dinner, plus a day and a half of walks led by walking guide and heritage consultant Tony Kirby. Call 065-6827749 or 085-1614951, or see burrenlifebalance.com.