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For independent travellers we offer the option of enjoying a short walking break in fantastic settings, and explore the many attractions in the area at your own pace.
You will stay at a comfortable and informal hotel in the Connemara area, far away from the hustle and bustle of cities. All rooms are en-suite, meals are excellent, and the scenery is one of Ireland’s finest.
From here we will bring you by vehicle to different starting points for your walks, from where you will go along tracks, with the help of maps and detailed walk descriptions. You can choose if you wish to add a day to break from the walking routine and to visit Westport or Clifden, both charming picturesque market towns, where you can shop for souvenirs, or just enjoy the atmosphere.
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| Duration: |
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8 days (7 nights) |
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Tour Dates 2009: |
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ANY DATE (April - October) |
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Moderate walking, with some hill. |
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You are provided with route notes
and maps, but correct rain proof gear and walking boots are essential to bring with you. |
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Selected B&Bs |
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All Irish breakfasts, 2 dinners, 3 packed lunch. |
| Transfers: |
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Transfers to and from walks. |
| Miscellaneous: |
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Detailed route notes and maps, mobile phone. |
| Meeting Point: |
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A Killary Tours representative will meet you at your accommodation in Leenane. |
| Departure Point: |
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You depart from Westport |
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Price 2009 |
| Price per adult €649.00 per person sharing |
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| 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
Arrival to the village of Leenane, in Connemara. Situated at the head of Killary Harbour, Leenane village is surrounded by mountain and sea. You stay the night in a well-chosen B&B. Your maps and starter pack will be waiting for you to go through. Dinner your own choice from the village of Leenane.
DAY 2
After your breakfast you will be transferred from your accommodation for your walk to Maumean and St Patrick’s Well (320m). Maumean is a place of pilgrimage but also a point along the Western Way that offers you spectacular views over the picturesque valley of Lough Inagh with the Mamturk mountain on one side and the Twelve Ben mountain range on the other. You make your way along a paved track to your B&B in the Inagh Valley. Dinner can be chosen at a nearby hotel.
DAY 3
Taking a packed lunch with you from your accommodation you continue on along the Lough Inagh Valley for a walk along the base of the mountain through bogland and forest for 12km until you reach the area of Kylemore. Stay the night in Kylemore and tonight’s dinner is included.
DAY 4
A relaxing day today, with a visit of the Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey (inclusive of the Victorian Walled Garden – entrance fees are not included). You will be picked up at your accommodation in the morning and brought to Connemara National Park. The park covers 2,000 hectares of Connemara Mountain countryside and one of Irelands six National Parks. There is lots of information in the visitor centre, with audiovisual theatre and walks. Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland’s top visitor sites and a very picturesque Abbey. You can visit the Abbey, visitor centre and Victorian walled gardens as well as the restored Gothic Church and Mausoleum where the original owners are buried. You return in the evening to your accommodation where dinner is again included this evening.
DAY 5
You leave Kylemore today to explore the Killary Harbour area - walking along the Famine Track, and continuing along the Western Way back to the village of Leenane. Today’s walk provides you with beautiful views over Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord, whilst you follow its shores for approximately 14kms. You stay in B&B in the village of Leenane, dinner not included - there are wonderful restaurants to choose your own meal.
DAY 6
After breakfast you will be picked up at your accommodation and brought to the starting point of today’s walk near Westport. Walk along the Pilgrim's Walk into Westport, a colourful market town. You will stay the next two nights in Westport B&B, dinners not included as there are so many restaurants you can choose your meals from.
DAY 7
Your target today is the top of Croagh Patrick - Ireland's Holy mountain. This is quite a tough climb, but the views from the top is
fantastic. The fact that you have walked where many pilgrims have before you make this a very satisfying day. You return to
your accommodation in the evening.
DAY 8
Breakfast, followed by departure.
Suggested Addendum:
DA Y 8
Transfer from Westport to Rossaveal the ferry port for the Aran Islands and take the ferry to Inishmore. You walk on this fascinating island, which has history, archaeology and magnificent scenery. Stay the night in island guesthouse for dinner, B&B.
DAY 9
You stay another night to fully explore this island, choose your own dinner this evening.
DAY 10
You leave the Aran Islands and take the ferry to Doolin. Walk to the cliffs of Moher. Stay the night in guesthouse (dinner not included) and afterwards enjoy the traditional Irish music that you can find in the many pubs in Doolin.
DAY 11
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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