Day 1: Arrival in Glengarriff
20:30 hrs. Dinner/welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse.
Overnight in Glengarriff. |
Day 2: Gardens of Garnish Island
Today's walk starts in Co. Kerry and follows an old
'coffin' trail over the flanks of Esk Mountain to Glengarriff.
Then take the ferry to visit the famous gardens of Garnish
Island. This island is renowned for its unique gardens
that enjoy a climate that is almost sub-tropical, making
it possible for beautiful ornamental plants from many
parts of the world to flourish. |
Day 3: Glengarriff to Adrigole
The first leg of the way is from Glengarriff to Adrigole
on the now disused coach road. Through the woods of
Magannagan, over the saddle/col under the Sugerloaf
Mountain, and by the road to Adrigole, gaining views
of Whiddy island and the Sheep's head peninsula. Overnight
in Castletownbere (5 nights) |
Day 4: Boat trip to Beara Island.
A delightful coastal walk from the pier to Ardnakinna
Point lighthouse and up to Coomastooka to enjoy the
views over Castletownbere. Then follow the Beara Way
back to the pier along the Northern Road. |
Day 5: Option Day
You can laze around the town of Castletownbere (haven)
or take a gentle stroll or cycle to visit the local
castle ruins of Dunboy Castle 3km south – west
of the town, which dates back from the 15th century.
Puxley Hall is also just a short distance from the castle
and was involved in the Copper Mines at Allihies. The
general area around Castletownbere and west of there
has a very strong archaeological heritage. Shore fishing,
golfing and shopping are options also. Overnight Castletownbere. |
Day 6: Ancient Rock and Bog
Discover Comnagapple Glen, an ancient landscape of rock
and bog overlooked by the massive bulk of Hungry Hill.
Bog tracks take you through desolate areas where turf
(peat) was cut for domestic fuel over the last centuries.
Continue past a megalithic tomb. (3,000 BC approx) into
Castletownbere. |
Day 7: Dursey Island
Enjoy a trip on Irelans only cable car to Dursey Island,
which can accommodate either persons or one person and
one cow! Walk to the tip of the island, overlooking
the Bull, the Cow and the Calf Rocks (this is as far
as you can walk in Ireland). Return through the village
of Tilickafinna, passing the signal tower - a relic
of the defences from the Napoleonic wars. |
| Day 8: Departure Day. |
GRADE:  |
Moderate walks of 6-8 miles
(10-13km)
with gradual ascents of up to 1500ft (300m)
approx. |
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| *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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