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Sligo & Leitrim Glens - Escorted Walking Tour
On this tour you will be surrounded by lush glens, magnificant mountains, dramatic coastline and enjoy secluded beaches.
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Sligo & Leitrim
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Included
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Tour Dates:
June 10
July 15
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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.
- Souvenir book, "Ireland ---- a Travellers Guide."
Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
Insurance: Please note that insurance is required on walking tours. Please ask booking agent for details
Double Occupancy: All prices based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms available at a supplement
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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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Arrive to first guesthouse just outside Sligo in the lovely village of Drumcliffe. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week.
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Day 2
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Our first walk takes us along the shores of Drumcliffe Bay, passing Lissadell House, the former home of the Gore-Booth family where Eva Gore-Booth and Constance Markiewicz grew up. We continue west to Raghly Point, with fine views across the bay to Knocknarea and Coney Island.
Walk Details - Distance: 12kms. Duration: 4 hours. Level seashore walk along sandy and pebbly beaches. Boots essential.
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Day 3
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Today we walk one of the most spectacular walks in Ireland - right into the heart of Yeats' country. A glorious day is spent on the southern hills of the Benbulben Plateau. We climb via King's Gully, walk east along the escarpment and descend beside Glencar Waterfall, with a view into the 'Swiss Valley'. Transfer back to Drumcliffe for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 13kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 480m. Green tracks and rocky /rough mountains with no tracks. Some road walking - boots essential.
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Day 4
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This is your free day. We offer a boat trip on scenic Lough Gill and a visit to Parkes Castle, the stronghold of the O'Rourke clan. Transfer to Boyle. Evening meal and overnight accommodation in Boyle.
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Day 5
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Today's walk takes us across the Bricklieve and Curlew Mountains from Castlebaldwin to Boyle. We follow the Historic Trail. On the way we will explore the passage tomb cemetery of Carrowkeel. Return to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 14kms. Duration: 5½ hours. Max. Height: 300m. Grassy tracks and open mountain with some boggy sections. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 6
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Once again we start from Castlebaldwin, but we walk east this time to Ballyfarnon on the northern side of Lough Arrow. Following the Historical Trail, we visit a number of archaeological sites, including Heapstown Cairn, the Labby Rock portal tomb and various cairns and tombs on the legendary battle plain of Moytura (Magh Tuireadh). Transfer to Drumshanbo for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Walk Details - Distance: 17kms. Duration: 5½ hours. Max. Height: 220m. Grassy tracks across low hills with some boggy sections. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 7
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Today we walk from Ballyfarnon to Arigna on the Miner's Way crossing the ridge of Alt Norah and Corrie Mountain. This takes us through what was once an important mining area. At the end of the walk we have the opportunity tovisit the Arigna Mining Experience visitor centre. Overnight and farewell evening dinner in Drumshanbo.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5½ hours. Max. Height: 420m. Grassy tracks and open mountain with some boggy sections. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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Note: We reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions or the walking ability of each group.
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