Kirby’s The Whale's Tail

09/09/2026

06/05/2026

👣 IMPORTANT ROUTE INFORMATION 👣

Stewards will await you throughout the route for Darkness into Light Walk Clonakilty again this year.

Please listen to their advice, they are minding you 💛

• Layer up, wear warm clothing suitable for early morning temperatures
• Wear comfortable shoes for a 5km walk
• Walk on the footpath
• Ensure you can be seen, public roads remain open
• Toilet facilities are available at the West Cork Model Railway Village and O' Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty
• Refreshments are available at Kirby’s The Whale's Tail, from Eileen and Maeve at SIP/Fernhill Junction and on your return to the West Cork Model Railway Village

Route:
~ Starts at the West Cork Model Railway Village
~ Past Lidl
~ Past Kirbys Whale Tail
~ Faxbridge/SuperValu Roundabout
~ Imperial Hotel
~ Tourist Office
~ Mick Finns Corner
~ Flower Basket
~ McCarthy Vets
~ SIP/Fernhill Junction
~ Dunnes/Maxol Roundabout
~ ByPass (also Reflective Kilometre)
~ New Fire Station
~ Playground
~ Campbells Corner
~ Medical Centre
~ Wheel Pump
~ Casement Street Pedestrian Crossing
~ Lidl
~ Model Railway Village

Parking is available at the West Cork Model Railway Village from 3.30am and nearby at Deasys Carpark.

We look forward to welcoming you.
Thank you all so very much 💛👣

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04/05/2026

New this year! 💛👣

We now have an energy station as you begin your journey courtesy of Kirby’s The Whale's Tail with water, fruit and protein balls all being available.

Our sincere thanks to Billy, Diana, and Irene for this kind and generous support, we look forward to seeing you next Saturday morning at 4.15am.

If you'd like to join us for Darkness into Light Clonakilty this year, please do. We'd love you to be with us and you can still register at www.darknessintolight.ie

Thank you 💛👣

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02/05/2026