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For discerning travellers, we offer a very enjoyable cycling tour in fantastic settings, and allowing exploration of the many attractions in the area at their own pace and leisure. The magic of Ireland is found not only in the breathtaking natural scenery, but also in the warmth of the Irish people, and on this tour you will have the chance to experience both.
Places visited in this heart of Celtic Ireland include such gems as the mountains of Connemara, the rolling lush green hills around Lough Corrib, the island of Inchagoill rich in early Christian history, charming villages and towns such as Clifden, Roundstone and Cong.
At the end of each day, you will stay in wonderful manor house hotels, and even Ashford Castle, one of the finest hotels in Ireland.
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| Duration: |
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7 days (6 nights) |
| Tour Dates 2009: |
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ANY DATE (April - Oct) |
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Gentle, some occasional hill, average of 45km daily with shorter and longer options available on most days. |
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CANNONDALE Hybrid |
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Helmets, front handlebar bag, side panniers (if required), water bottles, bicycle repair-kits, as well as breakdown service. |
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Manor house hotels & castles |
| Meals: |
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6 dinners, all Irish breakfasts |
| Transfers: |
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Collection from Shannon or Galway airport on day of arrival, all luggage transfers |
| Miscellaneous: |
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Champagne on arrival. Detailed route notes and maps, daily briefing on tour routes. |
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We orgnise a taxi to pick you up at Shannon or Galway, to bring you to your hotel, and you will be met at the hotel by a Killary Tours representative. |
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You depart from your last hotel. If you need us to organise a taxi to your onward
destination we will be happy to assist you. |
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Price 2009 |
Price per adult €
1,995 per person sharing
Price for 5 nights € 1,649 per person sharing
Single room supplement (6 nights) €780.00
Single room supplement (5 nights) €538.00 |
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5-night programme finishes on day 6, and you will not stay at Ashford Castle.
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. |
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Daily Itinerary |
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DAY 1
Arrive in the village of Leenane (we can help arranging transfer). Warm welcome and chance to settle in. You will be given your route pack and general information to study overnight. If there is time we will allocate bikes and equipment. Dinner is your own choice in one of the restaurants.
DAY 2
The firsts cycle is to Westport, via Leenane, Aasleagh Falls, Delphi Valley and Doo Lough, Louisburgh and along Clew Bay (56km with longer and shorter options). Stay the next two nights in B&B in the town of Westport, and choose the dinners at your own choice.
DAY 3
A day to explore Westport, various options ranging from the climb of Croagh Patrick and visit of Westport House, home of the Marquess of Sligo, and a fine Georgian Mansion. For your cycling itinerary there is a loop to Newport, and to Burishoole Abbey (15th century) and Carrigahooley Castle, stronghold of Grace O'Malley, where she dismissed her husband, and as far as Achill Island (approx 90km - with shorter alternatives). Return via the road along the shores of Clew Bay to Westport. Alternatively cycle along Clew Bay to Louisburgh, visit Murrisk Abbey (14th century) along the way. Dinner is your own choice in the town of Westport.
DAY 4
You leave Wesport to day heading for Cong. Depart after breakfast via Aghagower, Toormakeady, Lough Mask, Finny, and Clonbur to Cong (70km). A good long cycle through a variety of scenery; hills, fine trout lakes, small country roads and you will stop at a suitable pub along the way to buy your own lunch. You stay the night in a Cong B&B. Dinner in restaurant in the village of Cong (not included).
DAY 5
Continue your cycle from Cong today further south along the shores of Lough Corrib to Maam and across a small mountain pass to Maam Cross, before heading for Screeb and over a stretch of bog road to Cashel. Stay the night in B&B in Cashel, where the landlady will cook dinner for you (approx 75km)
DAY 6
Depart Cashel after breakfast to cycle to Leenane. You have the option of a loop going around Roundstone, and Ballyconneely, to Ballynahinch and via the Lough Inagh Valley (80km) as you cycle back to Leenane. You stay in Leenane for the next two nights in B&B/guesthouse in the village. Dinners are not included.
DAY 7
A lot to see on this day as you cycle pass Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Renvyle Castle and back to Leenane (50km). Longer option includes a cycle further south to Cleggan and Streamstown Bay (80km).
DAY 8
Breakfast and departure!
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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