Traditional Ireland - Guided Holiday (trip)

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Traditional Ireland - Guided Holiday

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

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


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Contact provider for price8 DaysMay, July, September, November
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: SouthWestWalks Ireland 24 people max
The first three nights are spent at the market town of Listowel, located in North Kerry, half an hour’s drive from Tralee.  Our walks explore the coastal scenery near Ardfert and Ballyheigue.  On Day 4 we then cross the Shannon and move on to Clare, where we spend the afternoon walking at the Cliffs of Moher. Doolin will our base for the next four nights.  Day 5 is your free day and you have the chance to visit one of the Aran Islands, weather permitting.  Usually this is Inisheer, the easternmost island of the group. On Days 6 and 7 we explore the Burren landscape with walks at Black Head and on the slopes of Slieve Elva.
 

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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 Courtesy Airport Collection from Shannon Airport at 12:00 noon and Kerry Airport at 16:00 hrs. Our first three nights are spent in Listowel, a busy market town, made famous by its many writers, including John B. Keane, author of The Field, and Bryan MacMahon, known as ‘The Master’. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week’s walks.


Day 2 Drive over to Ballyheigue and enjoy a wonderful coastal walk around Kerry Head - taking time to enjoy this magnificent coast line on the shores of the Shannon Estuary. Transfer back to Listowel for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height: 150m. Mountain tracks and open roads. Can be wet - boots essential. Some road walking.


Day 3 After breakfast morning transfer to Ardfert Cathedral which had such a tremendous influence on the history of this region. After this wonderful visit, we move to Banna Strand and walk this magnificent beach to Ballyheigue. Return to Listowel for overnight and dinner.
Walk Details: Distance: 10kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height: level. Beach & sand dune walk. Can be wet - boots essential.

 

Day 4 Transfer from Listowel to Tarbert - taking the Tarbert to Killimer ferry across the Shannon River (the longest river in the British Isles) into Co. Clare. Drive on through this unspoilt region of Clare to the famous Cliff of Moher and enjoy a walk along the full length of these breath-taking Cliffs. Overnight and evening meal in Doolin our base for the next four nights.
Walk Details - Distance: 14kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height: 180m. Grass tracks and rocky pathways (level walk along abrupt cliff-tops). Some road walking. Boots recommended.


Day 5 This is your Free Day - but weather permitting - we will arrange a visit to one of the famous Aran Islands, usually Inisheer, the Eastern island. Overnight and evening meal in Doolin. Excellent evening music can be enjoyed in the local pubs!


Day 6 Walk along the Burren Way from Ballinalacken to Formoyle finishing beside the beautiful Caher River and the ‘Khyber Pass’. This is a wonderful walk giving the true experience of the Burren and its fascinating limestone landscape. Overnight and evening meal in Doolin.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 300m. Tracks, open mountain, some rocky terrain and some road walking. Boots essential.


Day 7 Starting in the Gleninagh Valley, the walk then ascends across open mountain to join an old green road around the spectacular Black Head with views across Galway Bay to Connemara. Throughout the day we will have the opportunity to examine some of the flora and fauna that is unique to this region. Overnight and final evening meal in Doolin with plenty of opportunity to enjoy more wonderful music in this great little place.
Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 320m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bogland and mountain. Some road walking - boots essential.


Day 8 Departures. After breakfast, at approx 09:00hrs, we will arrange a transfer to Ennis Bus/Rail station. From Ennis there are excellent bus and train services to all major towns, cities and Shannon. A bus to Shannon Airport takes 45 mins. approx.

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