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Beara Peninsula
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Included
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Tour Dates:
May 21 - 28
June 11 - 18
July 2 - 9
July 16 - 23
Aug 20 - 27
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- 7 nights bed and breakfast with private bathroom.
- Full Irish breakfast
- Picnic lunch (on walking days only)
- 7 Evening Dinners
- 6 days walking with expert Irish Guide
- Transport to/from each days walking locations.
- Luggage transfers when required.
- Courtesy Airport transfer to the start of the holiday and first nights accommodations.
(As per our transfer timetable)
- Transfers to nearest bus/train station at end of holiday (also within our timetable)
- Souvenir book, "Ireland ---- a Travellers Guide."
Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
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Not Included
- Any boat trips
- Personal drinks
- Entrance fees to theatres, parks or museums etc. or gratuities.
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ITINERARY
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Day 1
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A courtesy transfer from Cork or Shannon Airports (within our timetable) is available. Arrive at first guesthouse in Glengarriff, where we stay for our first 2 nights before moving further west along this wonderful and historical peninsula. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week.
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Day 2
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We follow an old track to the legendary Priest's Leap and continue along this spectacular mountain range - the Caha Mountains, enjoying views north over Kenmare Bay, the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and south over Bantry Bay. Return to our accommodation in Glengarriff for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 500m. Rocky tracks and open mountain with no tracks. Moorland and some road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 3
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Walk from Adrigole to Castletownbere along the Beara Way with magnificent views over Bear Island and Bantry Bay. Transfer to Castletownbere accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 350m. Mountain tracks and open roads. Can be wet - boots essential. Some road walking.
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Day 4
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Take the ferry over to Bear Island and do a loop walk around the island, a fabulous walk with views east and west across Bantry Bay. Return to accommodation in Castletownbere and eat in one of the many excellent local restaurants.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 260m. Grass tracks and rocky pathways. Some road walking. Boots recommended.
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Day 5
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This is your Free Day and, if weather permits, we will organise a trip to the glorious Dursey Island at the very tip of the Beara Peninsula. This is a step back in time and gives you an opportunity to walk west to the end of land! Transfer to Allihies for evening meal and overnight.
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Day 6
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Follow in the footsteps of the copper miners as we walk around the hills surrounding Allihies and enjoy glorious views to all points of the compass. Overnight and evening meal in Allihies.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 500m. Tracks, open mountain, some rocky terrain and road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 7
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Transfer from Allihies towards Kenmare and start walking beside Glanmore Lake. This is one of the most spectacular places in this region and the walk is "short and sweet". However, weather permitting, we will have plenty of time on the top of the mountain to savour the beauty of this wonderful place. Transfer on to Killarney for our final dinner together and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 12kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Grass and rocky tracks, open moorland and mountain. Some road walking - boots essential.
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Day 8
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Departures. After breakfast, we transfer you to Killarney Bus/Rail Station. From Killarney there is an excellent bus and train service to all major towns, cities and villages in Ireland.
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We reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions or the walking ability of each group.
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