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Burren 5 Day Self Guided Hike
5 days
About this activity
Day 1: Arrive in Doolin where you will be spending your first night. On arrival at your first accommodation, your hostess will give you your full Detailed Information pack. She will also be able to recommend some of the excellent local restaurants and suggest some of the pubs where you will find great traditional Irish music.
Day 2: Cliffs of Moher - From your guesthouse you will walk to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. From here you follow the “Burren Way” along the cliff tops to Hags Head and return by the same route, but enjoying a completely different panorama. Once back at the visitor centre, you will then be transferred back to your accommodations.
Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours.
Day 3: Ballinalacken Castle to Ballyvaughan - You will be driven a short distance from your guesthouse to the start of your walk at Ballinalacken Castle. From here you follow the “Burren Way” along old green roads into the heart of the Burren, with wonderful limestone pavements and walls all around you. There are fantastic views over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands as you continue on, passing Fermoyle Chapel, to Lismacsheedy. Old ring forts can be found along the way as you continue on past the impressive Newtown Castle and finish in Ballyvaughan. Overnight in Ballyvaughan.
Walk Details: Distance: 20 kms. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 4: Green Road - You will be driven a short distance from your guesthouse to the start of your walk at “Green Road” near Fanore Beach. From here you follow the old green road into the heart of the Black Head mountain, with wonderful limestone pavements and stone walls all around. There are fantastic views over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands as you continue on, over Gleninagh Mountain. We join the Burren Way to drop down into the Caher Valley, climbing again to pass under/around Slieve Elva and finish the day’s walk at Craggagh. Collection and return back to Doolin is arranged. Overnight Doolin. Doolin is the ideal location for exploring the beauty that is Clare. There are many varied attractions, with breathtaking scenery, making this a truly magical location to visit.
Walk Details: Distance: 18 kms. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 5: Departure - After breakfast, depart for onward journey, either Airport or further holiday. All transfer details/information/details provided if required. Private transfer arranged if required.
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Day 2: Cliffs of Moher - From your guesthouse you will walk to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. From here you follow the “Burren Way” along the cliff tops to Hags Head and return by the same route, but enjoying a completely different panorama. Once back at the visitor centre, you will then be transferred back to your accommodations.
Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours.
Day 3: Ballinalacken Castle to Ballyvaughan - You will be driven a short distance from your guesthouse to the start of your walk at Ballinalacken Castle. From here you follow the “Burren Way” along old green roads into the heart of the Burren, with wonderful limestone pavements and walls all around you. There are fantastic views over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands as you continue on, passing Fermoyle Chapel, to Lismacsheedy. Old ring forts can be found along the way as you continue on past the impressive Newtown Castle and finish in Ballyvaughan. Overnight in Ballyvaughan.
Walk Details: Distance: 20 kms. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 4: Green Road - You will be driven a short distance from your guesthouse to the start of your walk at “Green Road” near Fanore Beach. From here you follow the old green road into the heart of the Black Head mountain, with wonderful limestone pavements and stone walls all around. There are fantastic views over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands as you continue on, over Gleninagh Mountain. We join the Burren Way to drop down into the Caher Valley, climbing again to pass under/around Slieve Elva and finish the day’s walk at Craggagh. Collection and return back to Doolin is arranged. Overnight Doolin. Doolin is the ideal location for exploring the beauty that is Clare. There are many varied attractions, with breathtaking scenery, making this a truly magical location to visit.
Walk Details: Distance: 18 kms. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 5: Departure - After breakfast, depart for onward journey, either Airport or further holiday. All transfer details/information/details provided if required. Private transfer arranged if required.
Included
- 4 night’s Bed and Breakfast.
- Full Irish Breakfast each morning.
- 3 days walking. Varied and interesting each day.
- Move your luggage each walking day.
- Give you full walking details, easy to read route descriptions and maps of the area.
- 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number.
- Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience.
Not included
- Flights
- Airport Transfers
- Meals
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Medical Expenses
- Single Room Supplement – €155.00. Solo Traveller Supplement – €195.00
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Single Room Supplement – €155.00. Solo Traveller Supplement – €195.00
Features
Sport
65%
Tourism
60%
Cultural
45%
