Bru Na Boinne Walk

Boyne Valley Walking Festival

The Steps are conquered . Tomorrow we head for Slane , home of Francis Ledwidge who had a deep passion for the Boyne Valley . Hope you can join us , Register at 9.30am to start at 10am . Time to see his cottage , head for the "Hill" and explore the grounds of Slane Castle. June Broom out the floor now, lay the fender by, And plant this bee-sucked bough of woodbine there, And let the window down. The butterfly Floats in opun the sunbeam, and the fair Tanned face of June, the nomad gipsy, laughts Above her widespread wares,the while she tells The farmer's fortunes in the fields, and quaffs The water from the spider-peopled wells. The hedges are all drowned in green grass seas, And bobbing poppies flare like Elmo's light While siren-like the pollen-stained bees Drone in the clover depths. And up the height The cuckoo's voice is hoarse and broke with joy. And on the lowland crops the crows make raid, Nor fear the clappers of the farmer's boy, Who sleeps, like drunken Noah, in the shade. And loop this red rose in that hazel ring That snares your little ear, for June is short And we must joy in it and dance and sing, And from her bounty draw her rosy worth. Ay! soon the swallows will be flying south, The wind wheel north to gather in the snow Even the roses spilt on youth's red mouth Will soon blow down the road all roses go.

The King at 144 steps at the Viaduct as yet unnamed . See you later!

The Weir at Blackcastle tonight on our 1st walk.

Just Heading of the Swynnerton Lodge, to begin our 7th Annual Boyne Valley Walking Festival - Sincere Thanks To All who Booked on Line & for making life a little easier for us. - But if you haven't or cant book on Line, You can still join us at The d Hotel Friday night from 6:15 for 7pm Start ...at Ledwidge Cottage Slane on Saturday at 9:30am for 10am Start.... & finally on Sunday morning at The Bru Na Boinne Centre Staleen Donore at 9:30 for a 10am Start..... WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Book Online! Bru na Boinne http://www.droichead.com/show/873574644 Ledwidge http://www.droichead.com/show/873574641

Time to get out and explore the Boyne Valley. The 7th Boyne Valley Walking June 1st to 4th. Saturday & Sunday walks have permission to access areas on a once off agreement .These include Gallows hill ,Slane Castle and the lands around Newgrange & Knowth that tourists never see.

SWYNNERTON LODGE is the new venue for Thursdays Zen Walk . Overlooking the Boyne , the walk will use a fantastic riverside path.

Zen walking is the practice of walking with attention to the environment around you. Small Group - Booking Required Meet at Swynnerton Lodge, Blackcastle, Navan, Co. Meath Pier Car Park at 7pm. Walk duration 1 hour - Cost €5