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Donegal
- Escorted Walking Tour
The coastline
in this region is spectacular, with rugged rocks and crashing waves,
broken by hidden coves with glorious sandy beaches.
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Donegal
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Included
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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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1 |
Arrive at first
guesthouse at Ardara. Evening meal together and a general chat
about the coming week.
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| Day
2 |
On our first
day we follow the old pilgrimage route at Glencolmcille, a holy
site since the days of St. Colmcille in the 6th century. We
enjoy some wonderful coastal scenery along the way and visit
some of the places of historical and archaeological interest
that abound in this region. At the end of the walk we return
to Ardara for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 12kms. Duration: 4½ hours.
Max. Height: 300m. Grass tracks and open mountain with rocky
sections and no tracks. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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| Day
3 |
Today we walk
along the famous Slieve League to complete a most impressive
walk across these high and spectacular cliffs on the edge of
the Atlantic Ocean. The views are fantastic over Donegal Bay
to Benbulben and the mountains of North Mayo. Return to our
accommodation in Ardara for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 13kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height:
750m. Grass tracks and open mountain with rocky sections and
no tracks. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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| Day
4 |
Morning transfer
from Ardara to Maghery near Dunglow (¾ hour). Today's
walk takes us to Croaghegly and the low hills inland from Crohy
Head. We gain views of Aranmore and other islands, as well as
the headlands of the Rosses dotted with lakes. Transfer to Gweedore
for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 15kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height:
245m. Grass tracks and open mountain with rocky sections and
no tracks. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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| Day
5 |
This is your
free day. Weather permitting, we will arrange a boat trip to
Tory, an island of ferocious beauty located 12kms north of Bloody
Foreland. Tory is steeped in history and legend. The boat journey
takes 45 mins. from Magheraroarty. Return to Gweedore for dinner
and overnight.
There is no guided walk today. You are free to decide your own
programme once you arrive on the island. However, you will need
boots as the terrain of Tory is very rugged.
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| Day
6 |
Today we climb
Errigal, Donegal's highest and best known peak, from the village
of Dunlewy. If the day is fine we will have views southwards
towards Slieve Snaght and the brooding depths of the Poisoned
Glen, while to the north we will look out over a watery plain
towards Bloody Foreland and Tory Island beyond. On the descent
we visit the lower peaks of Mackoght (Wee Errigal) and Beaghy.
Transfer to our accommodation for dinner and overnight. Return
to Gweedore for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 8kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height:
751m. Stony tracks and open mountain with rocky sections and
no tracks. Some road walking. Boots essential.
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| Day
7 |
Our last day's
walk is on the promontory of Horn Head near Dunfanaghy. This
spectacular headland offers some fine cliff scenery and views
across the wild waters of Sheep Haven to the Rosguill and Fanad
Peninsulas. Transfer to Letterkenny for overnight and farewell
evening dinner.
Walk Details - Distance: 15kms. Duration: 4½ hours.
Max. Height: 250m. Grassy tracks and open moorland with rocky
sections and no tracks. 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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