Hospice Africa Ireland Carlingford Cycle 2011

Hospice Africa Ireland are delighted to announce their 2011 Charity Cycle, taking place on Sunday 3rd of July.

Starting and finishing in the easily accessible town of Dundalk, this looped cycle explores the Cooley peninsula.

This little-explored part of the country is home to some wonderful coastal cycling along the shores of Carlingford lough with views across to the mountains of Mourne. The village itself was the 2008 European Destination of Excellence and is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland.

At the centre of the peninsula is the majestic Slieve Foye mountain and we will loop around this mountain passing the “long womans grave” before enjoying the great views out to sea.

We will then continue on backroads to return to Dundalk and our finish.

Two routes will be organised – one of approximately 60 km and another one of around 100km, so that those hardened cyclists  will get a chance to really push themselves!

For more information ring (01) 4068708 or email info@hospiceafrica.ie