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West
Cork (Beara Way)
Self Guided Walk
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Ref:
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A
one centre, self guided walking trip
in West Cork
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8
days
Every Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday
throughout
the year. €580 (Based
on a min of 2 people).
( Please see
booking information)
€189
per person (limited availability)
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| Moderate
walks of 6-9 miles (10-15km) per day with
gradual ascents of up to 900ft (275m).. |
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This is a one centre
independent walking tour on the Beara
Peninsula which is a rural gem. You are
based in the fishing town of Castletownbere
which is one of the country’s premier
fishing ports. The town has a selection
of pubs and restaurants and for the culturally
minded there is an Art Trail around the
numerous galleries and studios in the
area.
The walks on the peninsula are very varied
with magnificient views of the rugged Beara
Peninsula and the Kenmare and Bantry Bays.
Choice of 2 island walks and the others
are along the Beara Way.
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Distance 13.5km
In the morning you are dropped out to Park
Lough, you then walk back to Castletownbere
at your leisure. You walk along bog roads
past a megalithic tomb and down into the
valley of Ahakista and into Castletownbere.
This walk takes you to the village of Allihies
where reputely the first people to arrive
in Ireland, the legendary Milesians first
landed over a thousand years ago, appearing
out of the Atlantic mist in the west. The
walk is mostly along mountain tracks and
bog roads where you will see rocky mountain
heath, old copper mines, old standing stones,
incredible views of Kenmare and Bantry
Bays as well as some coastal islands. (Drop
off one way)
Distance 14 kms
(Get the bus at 09.00am from the town – cable
car (€4 return) to Dursey and return
bus at 2.30pm.). The outward route follows
a track and path to the end of the island
linking a few inhabited farmhouses on the
way and the return route is partly along
the rugged mooreland crest of the island.
Dropped to Eyeries and getting bus back
at 4.50 from Ardgroom (Not included).
You walk from the colourful village of
Eyeries overlooking The Atlantic. A coastal
walk around Coulagh Bay includes sight
of the rock known as the Hag of Beara,
you end your walk in the delightful village
of Ardgroom from where you get the bus
back to Castletownbere.
This is a short walk around the town of
Castletownbere but can be lengthened – You
can laze around the town of Castletownbere
(haven) or take a gentle stroll or cycle
to visit the local castle ruins of Dunboy
Castle 3km south – west of the town,
which dates back from the 15th century.
Puxley Hall is also just a short distance
from the castle and was involved in the
Copper Mines at Allihies. The general area
around Castletownbere and west of there
has a very strong archaeological heritage.
Shore fishing, golfing and shopping are
options.
Distance 13km
or 28 kms
This island offers 2 scenic loops exploring
the roads, hills and coast. Perhaps a coastal
walk from the pier to Ardnakinna Point
lighthouse and up to Coomastooka to enjoy
the views over Castletownbere at the cross
then follow the Beara Way back to the pier
along the Northern Road should satisfy
all. Access to the island is by ferry (approx €8
return).
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Every
Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday throughout the
year. €580 (Based on a min of 2 people).
(Please see booking information)
€189
per person (limited availability)
• 7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved guest
houses
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7 full Irish breakfasts
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Transfers to and from walks where necessary (not buses/ cable car/ ferry)
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Route descriptions and maps.
Accommodation is based on twin sharing basis.
Recommended Reading: Hungry Hill by Daphne du Maurier
and The Tailor and Ansty
by Eric Cross
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By public bus transport from Cork Bus Station
to Castletownbere www.buseireann.ie
A private minibus by Harringtons (Tel:
+353 27 74003) operates daily from Mulligans
Bar, Parnell Place, Cork departing Cork
at 18.00 hours and returning in the mornings
from Castletownbere at 08.00am. |
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