The essence and variety
of the West of Ireland is captured on
this three centre-walking trip in the
Burren, Aran Islands and Connemara. You
will be based in hotels and guesthouses
in locations that provide the richest
variety of geology, scenery and walking
conditions that could be desired.
The Burren is a remarkable area of more
than 100 square miles of limestone landscape,
where a rich variety of plants thrive in
the cracks and crevices. Enjoy the bird’s
eye view of the dramatic west coast of
Ireland on the short flight to the Aran
Islands, where Gaelic is still spoken.
Explore the many archaeological sites of
the island, including the pre-historic
fort Dun Aonghasa. Old pilgrimage sites
and bog lands rich in flowers are the treats
of Connemara.
• Cliffs of Moher
• Flight over west coast of Ireland to Aran Islands
• Visit to prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus on Aran Islands
• The internationally renowned karst limestone habitat of the Burren
• Connemara’s lake dotted bog land, mountains and seascape
• The vibrant city of Galway – the capital of the west of Ireland
• Irish music and dance
Arrival at accommodation in Lisdoonvarna,
renowned for traditional Irish music. Dinner and briefing.
Overnight in Lisdoonvarna (3 nights).
Distance:
4 miles/6.5 kmA choice of gentle walks by the Atlantic Coast will be
offered, to allow you to explore the countryside while
introducing yourself to Irish walking.
Distance: 13km/8miles Ascent: 275m/900ftThe Burren is a unique internationally important habitat.
You can explore it through a combination of walking on
green roads and traversing of the karst limestone pavements,
interspersed with rare arctic and alpine flowers.
Distance: 11km/6 miles Ascent: 350m/ 1,150
ftEnjoy the views of the island dotted Atlantic coastline
and the Clifden bog from Errisbeg, a small mountain behind
the village of Roundstone. Overnight in Connemara (2 nights).
Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent:
little or noneWalk along the shore of Killary Harbour – Ireland’s
only fjord. A ten-mile walk on the ‘Famine Trail’ through
Connemara mountain scenery – lake dotted bog land
rich in flora. Transfer to the vibrant city of Galway – the
capital city of the west of
Ireland.
Distance: up to 21km/13 miles Ascent: little or noneShort flight over the dramatic west coast of Ireland to the Gaelic (Irish)
speaking Aran Islands. Visit archaeological sites including the pre-historic
fort, Dún
Aonghasa and Poll na bPéist (worm hole), all set in a stony landscape
from which a living was laboriously wrenched. Departure after your last hot cooked Irish breakfast.
Transfer to Shannon airport on City Link buses - see
www.citylink.ie for information
Transfer to Dublin airport on City Link buses - see
www.citylink.ie for information.
Note that, for weather or other reasons, on occasion the guide may have to change
the sequence of walks or the walks themselves.
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