Southern Islands Mini-Break Guided Walking… (trip)

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Southern Islands Mini-Break Guided Walking Holiday

  • Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland
  • Active & Adventure
Ireland, Europe

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Period offered: June-September. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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Contact provider for price5 DaysJune-September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: SouthWestWalks Ireland 24 people max
The magic of Island life comes alive in this Walking Tour, covering the Southern Islands of West Cork and Roaring Water Bay. Island people have  uniqueness and character which has to be experienced to be appreciated, but it’s the wealth of history, culture, wildlife, flora and fauna that makes this trip special…not to mention the stunning, wild and rugged scenery. The island people are waiting to welcome you, show you their heritage and share the history of these most beautiful Islands.

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Ireland, Europe

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1 testimonial about the provider, SouthWestWalks Ireland :

  • Reviewer: Jo-Mary Hunter located in B.C. Canada
    In 2005 Bob and I discovered South West Walks Ireland. Wow, what an exciting discovery.
    In 2009 we signed up for our 4th walk. We have walked The Ring of Kerry, The Dingle Peninsula, The Glens of Antrim and The Giant’s Causeway and this year The Mayo Coast and Achill Island. Green, green, green, many shadesabsolutely loved the views everywhere we went.
    We walked on stone paths lined by hedges, passed ruins of famine villages and stone bee huts.
    Walked on long beaches, climbed up mountain paths. The views from the hills we climbed were incredible, it was hard to believe we had walked that far or climbed that high to look down at waves crashing against the cliffs. We enjoyed great accommodations, picnic lunches that we prepared each morning, delicious Irish meals and fun pub experiences.
    South West Walks Ireland owners Linda and John and their guides are well organized, lots of fun and are very knowledgeable about their country and the areas they are guiding. The office staff are very efficient, friendly and helpful.
    Don’t miss an opportunity to explore and enjoy your trip to Ireland with South West Walks.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive to the little fishing village of Baltimore, looking out at the Fastnet Rock. Transfer by ferry at 17.40 hrs to Sherkin Island for our first night’s accommodation. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week’s walks. A short walk after dinner sets the tone for this holiday.
Meeting time at Baltimore Harbour is 17.00 hours.


Day 2 After breakfast we walk around the magnificent Sherkin Island. a treasure of nature. The birdlife of its historical shores attracts people from all over the world. Overnight and dinner on Sherkin.
Walk Details: Full day’s walking - 5 to 6 hours. Level walks. Open countyside. Boots essential.


Day 3 Today we transfer by ferry from Sherkin to Cape Clear, with a walkl on the northern shore, stunning views over to Schull and Mount Gabrial, not to mention the remains of the O’Driscoll Castle, now lasted by the seas. Overnight and Dinner on Cape
Walk Details: Half day’s walking - 4 hours. Slight hills. Open countryside. Boots essential.


Day 4 A full day’s walking on Cape Clear, where its vast depth of history, archaeology, culture, music and wildlife awaits us. Views West to Mizen Head and South to the Fastnet Rock make this day a memorable experience. Overnight and evening dinner on Cape Clear Island.
Walk Details: Full day’s walking. 5 to 6 hours. Level walks. Open countryside. Boots essential


Day 5 After breakfast we say “goodbye” to Island life and take a leisurely ferry trip through the islands of Roaring Water Bay, past Sherkin and Heir as we return back to the seaside village to Baltimore for our farewell and onward departure. Arrival in Baltimore at approx 1030hrs.

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