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   Connemara for Softies          
   
 

You don’t have a week, just a couple of days and you want to be on the road. This tour is especially for you. Our Connemara for Softies tour still captures the essence of this beautiful region on the Western Coast of Ireland. Discover the unique beauty of Killary Harbour, the beautiful Glassilaun beach, Kylemore Abbey and the famous Connemara lakes. This tour is available with 3 choices of accommodation to suit your budget (B&B, Hotel or Hostel).

 

Duration:   3 days (2 nights)
Tour Dates 2009:   ANY DATE (April - Oct)
Level:   Moderate cycling days with average of 25km a day with other options available on most days.
Bicycle:   Touring Bike
CANNONDALE HYBRID €20 extra
Equipment:   Helmets, front handlebar bag, side panniers (if required), water bottles, bicycle repair-kits and lock.
Accommodation:   Guesthouse & B&B’s
Meals:   All Irish breakfasts.
Transfers:   Luggage transfers
Miscellaneous:   Detailed route notes and maps.
Meeting Point:   A Killary Tours representative will meet you at your accommodation in Leenane.
Departure Point:   You depart from Leenane.
 
 
 
 
 

 

   
Price 2009

3* Hotel option: €215.00 per person sharing

B&B option: €149.00 per person sharing

Hostel option: €115.00 per person sharing

   
All prices are in EURO, and based on per person sharing. Per person sharing means two people in one room.
Single Room supplement is applied when people require a room for themselves as part of a booking of two or more.
 

Daily Itinerary
 

DAY 1

Arrive to the wonderful village of Leenane. The village of Leenane is snugly situated at the head of Irelands only fjord Killary Fjord. It is well known in the last couple of years for the filming of John B. Keane’s famous play “ The Field”, directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Richard Harris and John Hurt. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants in the village where you can have a very enjoyable evening.

Warm welcome and chance to settle in. You will be given your route pack and general information at the accommodation to study overnight. Depending on your arrival time, we will allocate bikes and equipment (this could be done the following morning).

DAY 2

You leave Leenane after breakfast and take the direction of Tullycross. On the way you will cycle along the Killary Fjord, the turf fields, and the famous Connemara lakes. You will be passing Kylmore Abbey where you can stop for lunch or to visit their beautiful victorian gardens. You can also decide to stop in the Connemara National Park to climb Diamand hill and enjoy the amazing view from the top (2 hours walk all together). You will stay tonight in the charming village of Tullycross overlooking the atlantic coast.

DAY 3

From Tullycross you are heading back to Leenane via a different route that will take you along the Atlantic coast with amazing views on the ocean. You will cycle between montain and ocean and have the chance to discover the beautiful beach of Glassilaun where you can stop for a little walk. You finish your tour in Leenane.



Please be aware that the programme given for this tour is strictly intended as a guide only and may not be fully adhered to. Climatic conditions, safety regulations and travel options may subject the programme to changes and/or modifications without due notice, at any time. In such case, Killary Tours reserves the right to make any necessary decisions.
   
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