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The Ring of Kerry
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Included
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Apr 16 - 23
May 14 - 21
Jun 4 - 11
Jun 18 - 25
July 2 - 9
July 16 - 23
Aug 6 - 13
Aug 27 - Sept 3
Sept 10 - 17
Oct 1 - 8
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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 Shannon, @1200hrs, Cork @1400hrs or Kerry Airports @1600hrs is available. Arrive at first guesthouse in Killarney where we stay for the next 2 nights of your holiday. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week
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Day 2
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Wonderful walk through the famous Gap of Dunloe with fabulous views over the Lakes of Killarney & spectacular glacial formations in this well-known valley. Finish walk and transfer back to Killarney. Evening meal in local restaurant.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 350m. Rocky and sometimes wet & muddy tracks and road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 3
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Walk from Killarney to Kenmare passing the historic Muckross House and gardens. Continue through Killarney National Park towards Peakeen Mountain with glorious views over Kenmare Bay. Transfer from the end of the walk to the award-winning village - Sneem - where we stay for our next 2 nights. Dinner and overnight at accommodation.
Walk Details - Distance: 20kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Mountain tracks and open roads. Can be wet - boots recommended.
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Day 4
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Walk from Sneem to the spectacular Staigue Fort. This is a glorious walk with breath-taking views to the south over Kenmare Bay to the Beara Peninsula and west towards Derrynane. Return to Sneem for evening meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Grass tracks, open bog land and rough mountains. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential. Some road walking.
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Day 5
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Leaving Sneem we enjoy a wonderful morning walk around the historic Derrynane National Park and Abbey Island - famed as the home of Daniel O'Connell, The Liberator, - with great coastal vistas. From here we continue along this majestic coastline with views out to the Skellig Rock, to the lovely village of Waterville. Short coach transfer to Portmagee. Evening meal and overnight accommodation in Portmagee.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 300m. Some road walking, grass tracks and rough heather. Boots essential.
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Day 6
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This is your Free Day. However we do offer a visit to the famous and spectacular island of Skellig Michael, 12 km off the coast, - if weather, sea and boats permit! Dinner and overnight in Portmagee.
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Day 7
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Follow an ancient and fascinating stagecoach trail from Kells, just outside Cahersiveen, and enjoy the most wonderful scenery of the week as we walkalong the shores on Dingle Bay east to Glenbeigh. A truly memorable walk for our last day on the Peninsula. Overnight and farewell dinner in Glenbeigh.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5hours. Max. Height: 450m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bog land and some road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 8
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Departures. After breakfast, we offer a courtesy transfer to Killarney Bus/Rail stations arriving there at approx 0945. Connections to Cork/Shannon Airports.
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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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