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West
Cork Islands,
Ireland Guided Walking
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BWG7 |
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| Moderate walks of 6-9
miles (10-15km) per day with gradual ascents
of up to 900ft (275m). Croagh Patrick 1600ft
(490m). |
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Join us in South West Ireland, in County
Cork for this two centre guided walking
tour on the Beara Peninsula which is
a rural gem. You will be based in the
towns of Glengarriff & Castletownbere,
one of the country’s premier fishing
ports. The towns have 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. These walks on the Beara peninsula
are very varied with magnificient views
of the rugged Peninsula and the Kenmare
and Bantry Bays while taking in 3 of
the most intriguing Islands off the coast
of south west Ireland.
• Glengariff
• Garinish Island & Gardens
• Dursey Island- The most westerly of West Cork’s inhabited islands
• Castletownbere - The heart of the Beara peninsula along with being the finest
port in Ireland
• Bantry Bay
• Bere Island
Glengarriff is famed for its natural beauty. Situated
on world-renowned Bantry Bay where the mountains meet
the sea, Glengarriff is the gateway to the Beara Peninsula,
connecting the towns of Bantry and Kenmare and has also
acquired a fine reputation for the great variety of shops,
galleries, accommodation, restaurants, pubs and services.
Briefing with your guide at 18.00 followed by dinner.
Ovenight in Glengariff.
Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengariff in Bantry
Bay, in Southwest Ireland, Garinish Island (Ilnacullin)
is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to
horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around
the world as an island garden of rare beauty. Ovenight
in Glengariff.
In the morning you are dropped to Park Lough, where you
then walk into Castletownbere at your leisure while your
luggage continues with the bus to your B&B for the
next 5 nights. You walk along bog roads past a megalithic
tomb and down into the valley of Ahakista and into Castletownbere.
Ovenight in Castletownbere.
This walk takes you to the village of Allihies where
reputedly 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. Ovenight
in Castletownbere.
After taking the infamous cable car to Dursey Island
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. Ovenight in Castletownbere.
This morning you will take a short walk around the town
of Castletownbere and then enjoy a free afternoon & evening
to 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. Ovenight in Castletownbere.
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 Ovenight in Castletownbere.
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Aug 6 €990 per person sharing
( Please see booking information)
€189 per
person – limited availability
• 2 nights accommodation in Eccles Hotel, Glengariff
• 5 nights accommodation in the quality Irish Tourist Board approved Island
View
Guesthouse, Castletownbere
• 7 full Irish breakfasts
• 6 packed lunches
• 6 evening meals
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Transfers to and from walks where necessary including boats & cable car
• Route descriptions and maps.
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Go Visit Ireland’s top guide Ulrich Arning guiding the week.
Accommodation is based on twin sharing basis.
Hungry Hill by Daphne du Maurier and The Tailor and Ansty by Eric Cross
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Shannon at 12.00 - €50 per person
Killarney at 14.00 - €50 per person
Cork on request - €50 per person
• We do not include the price of
our airport transfers in our holidays to
make it as transparent as possible. We
want to minimise the money spent on airport
transfers while maximising your valuable
holiday time. You only pay for the transfer
you need.
• Prices are per person and based on a minimum
of 2 people per transfer.
• All transfers must be confirmed at the
time of booking with flight numbers and
times for arrival and departure. Otherwise
we will assume you are making your own
way to the first nights accommodation.
• Please note that refunds are not provided
for any unused portions of the transfer.
• Private taxis can also be arranged, at
the clients own expense, should the Go Visit Ireland transfer timetable or public transport
not suit.
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By public bus transport with www.buseireann.ie |
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