Join the NEW ARC Sponsored Walking Weekend, Newport (Co. Mayo) to Mulranny Park Hotel.

The Great Western Railway Walk
Date: Fri 12th– Sun 14th November 2010
Sponsorship: €500 per person which includes 2 nights B & B with evening meal Sat, soup, sandwiches, tea or coffee on arrival Fri and a packed lunch for walk on Sat.
Start/Finish: Coach to Newport to Mulranny Park Hotel
Distance/Terrain: 18km or 11 miles and flat terrain
Estimated Time: 5-5.30 hours walking
Fitness Levels: All fitness levels are welcome
Clothing: Walking shoes/breathable clothing/wet gear/backpack/water/lunch (included and supplied by hotel)
Register: Download the registration form on www.arcchallenges.com and return it completed with a €100 non-refundable deposit to Grainne Barnett ARC 65 Eccles Street, Dublin 7 or phone us (01) 8307333.

About the NEW railway walk:
The Great Western Greenway trail a wonderful facility for walkers of all fitness levels. The trail mainly follows the railway tracks of the famous Newport / Mulranny which closed in 1937. The Greenway is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland passing through some of the most stunning scenery in the West of Ireland. The Greenway is the first such project in this country and the objective is to make it equivalent or superior to similar European infrastructure. The facility will be multifunctional serving tourist, local recreational and school. It is fast becoming a “must do” route for international touring cyclists and walkers. You will find that West Mayo and Mulranny are one of Ireland’s most spectacular and beautiful walking destinations so don’t forget your camera!

Arrival and Hotel/Apartments:
On arrival by car from Dublin Friday evening 12th November to the Mulranny Park Hotel which is approx 25mins from Westport, you will be offered complementary soup, sandwiches, tea or coffee. You will be staying in the Hotel Apartments. The Hotel and Apartments are nestled within a beautiful woodland estate in the village of Mulranny, Co Mayo. Perched above the glittering waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel exudes not just old world charm and elegance but offers every visitor the warmest of welcomes. A unique causeway built in 1900, joins the hotel to a superb blue flag beach.

Dining…Fine dining and quality cuisine is at the heart of the Mulranny Park Hotel. The Nephin Restaurant offers the very best in fresh local produce skillfully prepared by their expert chefs, all in a beautiful, spacious, dining room whose ambiance is illuminated by the dramatic views through its bay windows. You may also like to visit the Waterfront Bar during your stay.

Leisure…The magic of the Mulranny Park Hotel is that you don’t even have to leave the grounds to achieve the rejuvenation you’ve been looking for. Submerge yourself in the 20 meter swimming pool and enjoy the jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, outdoor Canadian hot tub and fully equipped gymnasium.

Accommodation. Apartments have been designed for exceptional comfort and relaxation. The apartment suites consist of a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, bathroom, spacious living area and small kitchen. Each Apartment has either a patio or balcony overlooking Mulranny Blue Flag Beach, Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick located next to the hotel.