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 Ireland & Northern Ireland - Walking Tour of Ireland - walk on ancient paths The most popular way to walk in Ireland is to travel with a group on an escorted walking tour. We offer many itineraries to choose from, in all parts of Ireland. All tours begin and end on Saturday in Ireland, offering the opportunity to combine two tours for a longer stay. Group Size: Explore Ireland, traveling with a mix of 8-14 English-speaking international travelers. Each walking day we hike 8- 13 miles and the maximum height is 2000 Feet. The routes are relatively free of traffic. The terrain varies by region, from easy to more difficult. You need only walk as far as you want each day. When you walk, there's time to smell the roses, or more likely, the scent of peat fires in the air. Sometimes the best walks in the area mean moving from B&B to B&B each night. On others, a more based stay is planned. This varies by itinerary. When is the best time to walk in Ireland? April through October are best. We offer very few walks at other times of the year. If you do not see something here that completely meets your needs, or if you are traveling with a group of friends, we can custom-design a tour for you. Transfers: Getting to the start of your walk. Arriving by air to Shannon, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Knock or Belfast Airport will require a transfer to the starting points of your chosen holiday. We offer Courtsey Transfers from some airports — within our timetable on your arrival day only i.e., Saturdays for Guided and Special Interest holidays.We will be happy to give relevant transfer details on request to our Self-Guiding walkers and to make arrangements if requested. Flying into Dublin Airport is also possible with an excellent selection of buses and trains to choose from. See transfer schedule below. OUR EASIEST WALKS ARE THE TRADITIONAL IRELAND TOUR AND THE MINIBREAKS. What's Included:
One Week Escorted Ireland Walking Tour 2008 Tour Pricing per person
All dates shown are the starting dates in Ireland. Flights leave the US the day prior. TOURS WITH S PRICING: (Saturday start dates) They are limited to a max of 14 persons.  DINGLE PENINSULA WALK A fascinating peninsula, dominated by
the Slieve Mish Mountains. Walk includes the fishing village of Dingle -a place
well known for its music, dancing, and Irish Language. See
itinerary below. RING OF KERRY WALK - The skyline includes Macgillycuddy's Reeks - Ireland's highest mountain range. This walk features breathtaking seascapes and mountainscapes.  ANTRIM - NORTHERN IRELAND Day 1
Arrive to first guesthouse outside Belfast City where we stay two nights. Day 2
Enjoy a walk in the wonderful Belfast Hills overlooking the city but with
glorious views across Strangford Lough and the North Channel. Days 3 & 4
Moving north for our next two nights we walk towards the famous Antrim Glens
and then explore them further. Days 5 & 6 Following the coast to
Ballycastle we spend our next two nights there and visit the legendary Rathlin
Island, first stopping place of the Vikings many hundreds of years ago. Day 7
Visiting the impressive Giant’s Causeway we then go on to Dunseverick
Castle and finish up-literally in the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery. Day 8
Departures.  DONEGAL: Day 1 Arrive at Ardara, where we spend the first
three nights. Day 2 Walk near the Gaeltacht village of Glencolmcille, visiting
pilgrimage sites and spectacular coastal scenery, including jagged headlands
and sea stacks. Day 3 Climb Slieve League with its stunning variegated cliffs
which fall almost sheer into the Atlantic. Day 4 Explore the coastal scenery
near the Rosses and Bunbeg. Evening meal at Gweedore/Bunbeg/Rannafast, where we
spend the next three nights. Day 5 Free day: excursion to Tory Island, one of
Ireland's remotest communities. Tory is the only place in Ireland which still
elects a king and is famous for its rich folklore and its school of primitive
painters. Day 6 Climb Errigal, Donegal's highest peak, whose quartzite slopes
glow pink in the evening sun. Visit Glenveagh National Park. Day 7 Cliff-top
walk Horn Head near Dunfanaghy. Overnight at Letterkenny. Day 8 Departures SLIGO AND LEITRIM: Day 1 Arrive Sligo. Overnight at Sligo/Drumcliffe. Day 2 Lissadell and Raghly - beach walk. Overnight at Sligo/Drumcliffe. Day 3 King's Mountain/Benbulben plateau/ Swiss Valley / Glencar Waterfall. Overnight at Sligo/Drumcliffe. Day 4 Free day - excursion to Lough Gill / Parkes Castle or Inishmurray and Creevykeel (court tomb). Overnight at Boyle. Day 5 Castlebaldwin to Boyle, visiting Carrowkeel megalithic cemetery on Bricklieve Mountains. Overnight at Boyle. Day 6 Castlebaldwin to Ballyfarnon, visiting Heapstown cairn / Labby Rock / Magh Tuireadh (Moyturra). Overnight at Drumshanbo. Day 7 Ballyfarnon to Drumkeeran/Arigna, via Kilronan Mtn. and Corrie Mtn. Overnight at Drumshanbo Day 8 Departures  WICKLOW The Dublin and Wicklow mountain range is the largest
highland area and the most extensive granite plateau in Ireland. The hills have
extensive rounded and heather clad summits with deep valleys, and fantastic
views out across the Irish sea. We walk past lakes and farmland, monasteries
and forts and the world famous valley of Glandalough. Sika deer may be seen on
this holiday. Day 1 Arrive to our Guesthouse near Enniskerry, where we stay for
the next 2 nights. Days 2&3 Walking the famous Boglands of Kippure and
Lough Bray we cross to the eastern side of the mountains with views over the
famous Wicklow Gap. Days 4,5 & 6: Lough Dan and Glendalough with its
monasteries, churches, lakes and valleys.Overnighs are spent near the restful
village of Laragh. Day 7 The Glen of Imaal and rugged Lugnaquilla dominate
todays walk as we enjoy our final day in the beautiful 'Garden of
Ireland'.Overnight in Glenmalure. Day 8 Departures. .jpg) WEST CORK & ISLANDS - BEARA PENINSULA -Scenic peninsula
between Cork and Kerry. Day 1 Arrival in Glengarriff where we stay two nights-a
glorious little town made famous by Garnish Island. Days 2, 3 & 4 Walking
through the Caha mountains we enjoy glorious views over Bantry Bay and then
spend another two days along the coast of this wonderful area. Two nights are
spent in Castletown bere. Days 5 & 6 Our next two nights are spent in
Allihies as we move further west along the peninsula visiting the famous Dursey
Island and exploring the mountains near Allihies-rich in copper mining history.
Day 7 We transfer to Killarney for our final night enjoying a wonderful inland
walk with great views across the impressive Kenmare Bay on the way. Day 8
Departures BURREN/CONNEMARA Wonderful, contrasting scenery. The Burren offers a moon-like limestone landscape, with a wealth of flora. Connemara was originally a place known only to fishermen, but is now a walkers paradise. Day 1 Arrive to first Guesthouse near Ballyvaughan where we stay for three nights. Days 2 & 3 We explore the Burren in depth-enjoying walks over the spectacular Gleninagh mountain and the legendary Turlough Hill. Days 4 & 5 Moving west along Galway Bay to Clifden we immerse ourselves in Connemara and also take a day out for a boat-trip to Inisbofin Island-weather permitting. Days 6 & 7 Our last two days take us further north to Leenane as we cross the Twelve Bens and walk along Killary Harbour-Ireland’s only fjord. Day 8 Departures PILGRIM IRELANDThey are limited to a max of 8 persons , with the first time walking holiday person in mind. These walking vacations in Ireland differ from our “regular” guided itineraries - covering a greater area of the country and therefore involving more driving. This allows us to take you to places off the beaten track before bringing you to the welcome and comfort of your accommodation. During the evening meal the day’s exploits are discussed and relived. TRADITIONAL IRELAND (NORTH KERRY, BURREN (CLARE) VERY EASY WALK Visit Listowel, with its market square and the Stack Mountains, the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, and Doolin, the birthplace of Irish music. The walking is not so hard. It is the nightlife that saps the energy! See itinerary below. Week long Ireland Walking Tours run Saturday pm to Saturday am.
One of our favorites: DINGLE PENINSULA  Day 1 A courtesy transfer from Shannon or Kerry
Airports (within our timetable). Arrive to first Guesthouse in Tralee where we
stay for the next 2 nights of our holiday. Evening meal together and a general
chat about the coming week. Day 2 Wonderful walk along the Slieve Mish Mountains from Tralee overlooking North Kerry and Tralee Bay. Finish walk in Camp and transfer back to Tralee. Evening meal in local restaurant. Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Ascent: 250m. Rocky and sometimes muddy mountain track. Boots essential. Day 3-4-5 Based close to the lively fishing port of Dingle we spend the next three days exploring this fabulous part of Ireland with spectacular coastal walks and breathtaking mountain walks. We will also take a boat trip to the Blasket Island if the weather permits. Days 6 & 7 Walking across the peninsula from south to north we descend in to the lovely village of Cloghane to spend our final two nights and explore this area in more detail. Day 8 Departures. An early courtesy transfer will be offered to the group from Cloghane to Tralee. From Tralee there is an excellent bus and train service to all major towns, cities and villages in Ireland. An early courtesy transfer back to Shannon Airport will also be offered. Courtesy Airport Transfers:- Shannon Collection at 12 noon & 16.00hrs Return back to Shannon before 12 noon but no earlier than 10.00am Kerry Collection at 16.00hrs Return back before 10.00am Traditional Ireland Itinerary .jpg) Day 1 The first three nights are spent in Listowel, a busy market
town, made famous by it's many writers, including John B. Keane, author of
"The Field". Day 2 & 3 Enjoy walks around the Stack Mountains and the North Kerry Coast hearing stories of the famous matchmakers from days gone by. A visit to one of the many famous pubs in Listowel is a must.  Day 4,5,6,7 Going north across the Shannon River we
transfer to Doolin, home of traditional music for our next four nights. A walk
along the Cliffs of Moher, a visit to the Aran Islands-weather permitting and
two days ' walking across the famous burren landscape makes this a truly
memorable holiday. Day 8 Departures
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alone? Some people do not take an active vacation because they find themselves in the position of having to travel alone. What they usually don’t know is that many active people travel alone. Our walkers may be tired at the end of the day but they will never be alone. The people in your group share your sense of adventure and exploration - they are as interested in meeting you, as you are interested in meeting them. There is NO additional supplement or those willing to share a two-bedded room with someone of the same sex. If you require a room on your own — there will be an additional supplement charged. CUSTOM TOURS Travelling with your group of friends? We can custom design a tour specially for your own group . We will be delighted to help you with your choice and make it exclusive to your group. If you would like a special itinerary that does NOT appear on our website — we will be happy to put something specific together for you.
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Travelling with your
group of friends? If 6 or more of you want to come on a walking
vacation specially designed for your own group — we will be happy to
organize this for you. We will be delighted to help you with a walking tour of
your choice and make it exclusive to your group. If you would like a
"mixed" itinerary that does NOT appear here — we will be happy
to put something specific together for you. If you are travelling with 6 or
less people — then we will be happy to incorporate your group into one of
our Escorted Tours, or a Special Leisure Interest Vacation or we can organize
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