Burren Aran Mini-break Guided Holiday (trip)

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Burren Aran Mini-break Guided Holiday

  • Doolin, Ireland
  • Active & Adventure
Ireland, Europe

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Contact provider for price5 DaysMay, September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: SouthWestWalks Ireland 24 people max
The two centres for this tour are Doolin on the North-West coast of Clare and Kilronan on Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands.  We spend two nights at Doolin.  Our first full walk on Day 2 allows us to discover the bizarre landscape of the Burren.  On the morning of Day 3 we walk along the famous Cliffs of Moher and then catch a midday ferry to Inishmore, where we spend the next two nights.  Here we have time for a short afternoon walk.

On Day 4 we spend a full day exploring some of the most spectacular sights of Inishmore, including the cliff-top fort of Dún Aonghusa.  On the final morning of the tour we walk to the hamlet of Cill Éinne to discover its ecclesiastical ruins and beautiful coastal scenery.  At lunchtime we take a ferry back to Doolin.

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  • 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 at first guesthouse in Doolin where we stay for the next two nights. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming days walks. A visit to one of the three local pubs is a must, Music and “Craic” everywhere! Overnight in Doolin, with a short walk after dinner.


Day 2 Our first walk takes to Black Head. We explore several stone forts, see the famous flora and fauna at first hand, before descending to Black Head. Wonderful views across Galway Bay to Connemara’s Maamturk and Twelve Bens mountain ranges and westward to the famous Aran Islands. Transfer back to Doolin for dinner and overnight. Another visit to the Pubs for that famous Doolin music!
Walk Details - Distance: 15kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 220m. Rocky tracks and open mountain with no tracks. Some road walking. Boots essential.


Day 3 From Doolin we travel to the Cliffs of Moher for a morning walk along the cliff-tops to Hag’s Head, returning by the same route but with completely different vistas. We then return to Doolin pier to catch the mid-day ferry to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. After checking in at our accommodation, we have time for a short afternoon walk to Dún Dúchathair, a spectacular cliff-top stone fort on the southern (Atlantic) coast of Inishmore. We walk back to our accommodation for our evening meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Cliffs of Moher: Distance: 8kms. Duration: 2½ hours. Max. Height: 180m (level walk along abrupt cliff-tops). Inishmore: Distance: 8kms. Duration: 2 hours. Max. Height: 50m (walk along minor road to rugged cliffs). Boots essential for both walks. Ferry crossing approx. 1.75 hrs.


Day 4 Today’s walk takes us westwards along the spine of Inishmore on tracks and minor roads. We visit the enigmatic rectangular pool known as Poll na bPéist or the Worm Hole, where turbulent waters surge and gurgle noisily at high tide. We then continue along the cliff-top to Dún Aonghusa, Ireland’s most famous stone fort. From here we return to Kilronan along the north coast, visiting the beach at Port Mhuirbhigh and the early church of Teampall Chiaráin. Evening meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5½ hours. Max. Height: 100m. Mainly along minor roads and tracks, with some sections over rough limestone blocks near edge of cliffs. Boots essential.


Day 5 Departures On our final walk we explore the eastern end of the island. We visit the hamlet of Cill Éinne, named after St. Enda, the 6th century saint who brought Christianity to Aran. Historical sites here include the round tower and well at the monastery, the tiny but well-preserved church of Teampall Bhéanáin and the church of Teaghlach Einne, half buried in the sand dunes.

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