St Brigid's day falls on the 1st February. It is a day when Ireland celebrates its only female patron saint. Most people will be familiar with the popular tradition of making crosses in St Brigid’s honour.

A new bank holiday has been introduced in Ireland which is to be the first Monday in February to celebrate St Brigid.

Why not join us on a hike up Benbulben on Monday 6th February to mark this day.

Benbulben, known as Sligo's table mountain overlooking Sligo bay with commanding views across Donegal bay to Slieve League. If the visibility is good we will see Croagh Patrick in the distance.

There will be opportunity to learn about the unique flora that grows high up in the north facing gullys. Plants like Tea Leafed Willow and Fringed Sandwort have been proven to have pre dated the ice age. Also learn about Roseroot, a lovely alpine type plant which traditionally has been used for medicinal purposes, and grows naturally in the artic regions of Europe.

At the nose of Benbulben we will look down over Drumcliffe, the resting place of Sligo's famous poet WB Yeats.

Meet at Lukes Bridge at 9:30

The hike will take 4 to 5 hours to complete at a gentle pace.

Difficulty level: Moderate. Well within the reach of good regular walkers.

Distance: 12kms

Height Gained: 400m

OSI Map: 16

Cost: €35

To book and register for this hike please email us with following details

* Name

* Address

* Contact No

Email: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com

or call us at: 086 3454045

or contact us through our web site:

https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/contact-us/

Pre registration is essentail for this hike.

**NB** Please note that places are not guaranteed on this hike until the registration fee is paid.

Equipment required:

Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in. Walking poles are recommended.

**NB** It is advisable to wear boots with good ankle support due to the nature of the terrain. These will assist in protecting you from injury.

For full details please visit us on our web site:

https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/benbulben/

NB - Cancellation policy

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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund

Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%

Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement