A grand Guided Hiking / Walking tour all around Southern Ireland from Adare in County Limerick to the Ring of Kerry, the Rock of Cashel and the Wicklow Mountains.
Itinerary-
Day 1:
You will be met with a warm welcome at Galway City Bus / Railway Station. Afterwards, we will head south to the pretty thatched-cottage village of Adare in County Limerick. We will take a short walk around the grounds of Adare Manor and back via the Augustinian Friary and along by the River Maigue.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 3 Miles
Day 2:
We will drive to Glenbeigh on the ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry. Our walk today will be part of the long distance waymarked route "The Kerry Way". A short, steep ascent will bring us to look out across to the Dingle Peninsula. We will walk along the ridge and down into some quiet country lanes, eventually ending up on the pebble sea shore. Our accommodation is located on the edge of the Ring of Kerry with magnificent views of the sea. We will spend three nights here.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 7 Miles
Day 3:
Today we walk from Derrynane House, the home of Daniel O'Connell (Ireland's 19th century campaigner for Catholic Emancipation). Our walk will start in the grounds of the house, then we travel along beaches and out onto Abbey Island, returning via part of the Kerry Way.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 7 Miles
Day 4:
Today our walking route is a circuit of Lough Currane at the end of the Ring of Kerry. This route guides us along fuchsia-lined lanes, ancient tracks and parts of the Kerry Way. Lough Currane is a lovely lake popular with fishermen. From some of the higher regions we will have fine views of the sea across the lake.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 9 Miles
Day 5:
Today we'll walk the Old Kenmare Road to Killarney via Torc Waterfall. This ancient track will take you through beautiful open heathland in the Black Valley and cuts through some of the best scenery in Kerry. We then travel on to Cashel in County Tipperary. Our lodgings tonight have the most amazing view of the Rock of Cashel. This evening we can attend the Bru Boru music and dance show - lots of music, singing and traditional Irish step dancing.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 10 Miles
Day 6:
Before we leave Cashel this morning we can enjoy the magnificent St Patrick's Rock with a guided tour. We then head east to County Wicklow and the Wicklow Mountains. Our accommodation is set in lovely countryside scenery. On arrival we will walk directly from Derrybawn Mountain to the Glendalough valley.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 6 Miles
Day 7:
The Wicklow Mountains are the location of our walk today. Our local expert guide, Christopher Stacey will begin at the point where we finished yesterday. He'll tell us all about the ancient monastic ruins of Glendalough and the story of St Kevin. We will walk along the Spink (a dramatic cliff edge with lovely views over the two lakes) then down into the Glenealo Valley finishing alongside the Upper Lake.
Hiking / Walking Distance: 8 Miles
Day 8:
We must say Goodbye to Ireland after our drive back to Dublin.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour Date 2008: July 19 - 26, August 24 - 31. $2699 per person sharing.
Tour price includes 7 nights 3-4 star accommodation en suite, 7 breakfasts, 7 packed lunches, 5 evening meals, all land transportation, transportation to evening entertainment, service of guide / guides throughout.
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