Join us in Ireland’s
most northerly county, Donegal, one of
the most unspoilt landscapes in Europe.
It’s famous for its beautiful scenery,
coastline, impressive mountain ranges,
glens and lakes and rich reminders of
a historic past.
This week long tour is based in Donegal
town, centrally located for the best walks
in the area, and famous for it’s
15th century castle, tweeds and traditional
music. Routes, with a variety of ground
underfoot, are from 6 to10 miles (9.5 to
16 km) each day and take you to Slieve
League, among Europe’s highest sea-cliffs
and into the glorious Glenveagh National
Park.
• Slieve League – Europe’s highest sea cliffs
• Glenveagh National Park – it’s gardens, castle & Irish red
deer
• Donegal’s history of traditional Irish music
• Donegal town – overlooking Donegal Bay, 15th century castle,
--pubs and
home of Irish tweed
• Optional boat trip
19.00 hrs. Dinner/welcome briefing with guide at accommodation
Distance: 9.5km/6miles* Ascent: 220m/700ft
A gentle walk, around Banagher Hill, to distil the essence
of Donegal -
glens offering peace and greenness, deserted
hills, lakes and rivers.
*can be extended
Distance: 13.5km/8.5miles Ascent: 125m/415ft
Continuing exploration to the east of the Blue Stacks,
you walk by streams and lakes,
mainly along forest roads.
A descent through Barnesmore Gap is along the former
railway
line. Finish at the famed Biddy o’ Barnes pub.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles* Ascent: none (all downhill)
You walk, mainly on green/unsurfaced road, through this
narrow glen.
There are legends, waterfalls, old woods,
the castle, formal gardens,
the island-dotted lake and
a visitor centre.
*add if taking in gardens (international) and nature walk
You can laze around Donegal town or take a gentle stroll
or cycle.
boat trip to Aranmore Island or visit
to Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh..
Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles* Ascent: 535m/1,750ft
A spectacular walk over some of Ireland’s finest
sea-cliffs. The Atlantic Ocean
has carved a variety of
shapes and the rocks and vegetation produce a kaleidoscope
of colour. The faces are nesting-places for choughs, guillemots,
puffins, etc.
* The climb to the summits is undertaken only in favourable
weather conditions.
Distance: 12.5km/8miles Ascent: 75m/250ft
A leisurely coastal walk from Ballyshannon to Rossnowlagh – two
beaches
(Wardtown and Belall Strands), sea cliffs, wildlife,
Kilbarron Castle –
to leave you with memories to
take home..
Note that, for weather or other reasons, on occasion the
guide may
have to change the sequence of walks or the walks
themselves.
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