Walking in MayoMulranny Park Hotel is offering a two-night weekend package for April 1st-3rd. The weekend starts with an introductory talk on Friday night, followed by an 11km walk on Saturday and a 6km walk on Sunday. The cost is €179pps to include two nights BB and one evening meal along with the guided walks and packed lunches. More details at mulrannyparkhotel.ie or tel: 098-36000.
Yoga and kayaking combinedGet a Grip Adventures and Saoirse na Mara have organised an adult yoga and kayaking day in Westport on April 3rd. The day starts with a yoga class followed by sea kayaking on Clew Bay and finishes with a post-kayaking yoga class specially tailored for those aching muscles. The cost is €55 for the day, €45 for the unwaged. For details, call Dave Whelan at 085-1069414 or e-mail info@gaga.ie.
Grouse hikeNext Saturday, Wicklow Mountains National Park is offering the opportunity to get a glimpse of red grouse, the iconic bird of heather moorland. While sightings cannot be guaranteed, the ecology and management of the species will be discussed on this slow hike of four to five hours. The adults-only walk will start from the car park above Lough Tay and participants must bring a packed lunch and be equipped for hiking in bad weather. The event is free of charge, but numbers are limited so booking is essential at tel: 0404-45656 (Mon-Fri) or 0404-45425 (Sat Sun).