The Ballyhoura International Walking Festival takes place every May Bank Holiday weekend. Take in the breath-taking walks on the Ballyhoura and Galtee Mountains, or any of the special interest walks in the local area. 

The festival offers over 30 guided walks, led by people from local communities and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. The schedule offers walks for all levels of ability from the undulating green pastures, woodlands and rolling hills to the high peaks of the Galty Mountains. The area is a walkers paradise with unspoilt beauty and a variety of landscapes and there is something for eveyone at this years festival, whether you enjoy a family day out or a serious hike.

A brochure on the fesitval is available on the Visit Ballyhoura website. There are walks suitable for all ages and abilities.