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WOMEN
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Kerry
Saints and Scholars |
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Multi-centred
guided walk based on The Kerry Way
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8
days
May 12, June
23, July 21, Sept 8
€850
per person sharing (US $1092/ Stg£578
approx.)
€189
for the week (limited availability)
( Please see
booking information)
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(most) & on day 3.
Moderate walks of 6-12 miles (10 –
20km) per day with gradual ascents
of up to 350m/1,150ft (except day 3). |
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We walk routes which
have existed from time immemorial in
the footsteps of the early Irish saints.
Visit landmark spiritual sites from pagan
times. Relax and unwind along the wild
Atlantic coastline, renewing your spirit
on this cultural experience of a lifetime.
The Kerry Way, a low-level walking route,
uses the old droving paths and coach roads
of the Iveragh Peninsula to create a spiritual
journey through history and folklore. Spectacular
views, combined with rare flora and fauna,
geology and bird watching will be appreciated
by all, whether amateur or enthusiast.
With an experienced local guide at hand
and luggage transfer taken care of, all
you have to do is walk tall and enjoy a
unique Irish experience.
• The Kerry Way Walking Route– walking through history
• Spectacular coastal walks – along Dingle Bay and Kenmare River/Bay, Derrynane
Beach
• Boat trip to World Heritage site, Great Skellig Island (habited 8th century
by
Irish monks)
• Pass the worlds largest Gannet colony on Little Skellig island
• Killarney National Park – Innisfallen Island & Abbey (6th -
12th century) , Muckross Friary (15th century), Muckross House (19th century)
and Gardens,
habitat of the native Irish Red Deer
• Staigue Stone Fort (circa 1,000 BC)
• Irish music, song and dance
Arrive at accommodation in Glenbeigh. Evening dinner
at 18.30 hrs followed by briefing.
Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 300m/1,000ft
The first day's walking takes you on the early Christian
route and medieval coaching road from Glenbeigh to Kells
with detours to view archaeological artefacts such as the
4,000 year old Rock Art and Ogham stones of Drunghill and
spectacular views across Dingle Bay and out to the Atlantic
Ocean.
Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles Ascent: 700m/2,300ft
Views of the Atlantic Ocean and Dingle Bay are enlarged
on a mountain walk. Knocknadobar (Cnoc na dTobar, the hill
of the wells) was a pagan mountain. Now you can follow
the Stations of the Cross to the Canon’s Cross near
the summit. A spur of the Kerry Way descends to Kells Cove
where a refreshing swim could be an appropriate way to
end the day. Transfer along the Ring of Kerry to the village
of Caherdaniel. Overnight Caherdaniel.
Distance: 1.6km/1miles (steep) Ascent: 180m/600ft
The pilgrim theme is continued as we take a boat trip to
a World Heritage Site, the monastic island of Sceilg Mhichíl,
dedicated like so many other isolated hermitages to Saint
Michael. We pass the international gannetry of the Little
Skellig. Overnight Caherdaniel.
Note: We have not included the price of visiting the Skelligs
as this is a weather dependent trip. There will be a charge
of €35 per person for the trip.
Distance and Ascent: optional
You can enjoy a choice of walks - on the Blue Flag Derrynane
Beach,
through Derrynane National Park or the gardens of Derrynane
House. A longer walk on a Mass/Smugglers Path allows views
from a
higher level, as you return to Caherdaniel on the butter
road leg of
the Kerry Way.
Distance: 8km/5miles Ascent: 350m/1,150ft
You return to walking the old coach road, continuation
of the butter route, linking the picturesque villages of
Caherdaniel and Sneem. There are spectacular views across
the island-studded Kenmare Bay to the Beara peninsula.
Pick-up at, the pre-historic stone fort of Staigue (circa
1,000 BC). Transfer along the Ring of Kerry to overnight
in Killarney.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Ascent: reasonably level
A variety of experiences await you on your final day.
A walk on Ross Island introduces you to copper mining
dating from prehistory. A short boat trip to Innisfallen
Island allows exploration of its monastic ruins. The boat
drops us near 15th century Muckross Friary, to be explored
before a short walk on the Kerry Way to the 19th century
Muckross House, its Gardens and Tea Shop. Overnight in
Killarney. Farewell Dinner.
Note that, for weather or other reasons, on occasion the
guide may have tochange the sequence of walks or
the walks themselves.
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May
12, June 23, July 21, Sept 8
€850
per person sharing (US $1092/ Stg£578
approx.)
€189
for the week (limited availability)
( Please see booking information)
• Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry and Shannon Airports ( Please
see
below).
• Seven nights accommodation based on two adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board
approved accommodation with en-suite facilities (3 star hotel for 3 nights and
quality guesthouses for the remainder).
• Full Irish breakfast on seven days
• Six packed lunches.
• Six dinners.
• Trained escort/guide throughout itinerary.
• Luggage transfers.
• Boat Trip to Innisfallen island (Day 7)
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Shannon to Kerry at 12.00 on Saturdays
from the information point in the arrivals
hall. Return transfer arrives at Shannon
airport at 11.00 on Saturdays.
Kerry airport to accommodation, between
08.00 and 18.00 Hrs. Return transfer arrives
at Kerry airport between 08.00 and 18.00
Hrs on Saturdays.
Note: These transfers must be confirmed
at time of booking with flight numbers
and times for arrival and departure. If
these transfers aren’t confirmed
at time of booking we will assume they
are making their own way to their first
nights accommodation. Arrangements can
be made for a private taxi transfer (at
clients own expense) should the Go Ireland
transfer timetable not suit.
We can arrange private taxi
transfers from the airport (at clients'
own expense).
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Individual
taxis can be arranged from the following
airports
(at client’s expense)
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Single
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Return
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Kerry airport to
Glenbeigh
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€45
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€90
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Shannon airport
to Glenbeigh
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€165
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€330
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Cork airport to
Glenbeigh
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€155
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€310
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