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Guided Walking Tours of Ireland - Donegal Delights - Tour Ref : DD
Donegal Delights Walking Tour
Highlights of your Walking Tour In Ireland:
 
- Donegal Town - overlooking Donegal Bay, 15th century castle, pubs and home of Donegal tweed.
- Slieve League - among Europe's highest sea cliffs.
- Glenveagh National Park - its gardens, castles and Irish Red Deer.
- Donegal's history of traditional Irish music.
- Optional Boat trip.

Join us in Ireland's most northerly county, Donegal, one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Europe. It's famous for its beautiful scenery, coastline, impressive mountain ranges, glens and lakes each a rich reminder of a historic past. This week long tour is based in Donegal town, centrally located for the best walks in the area, and famous for its 15th century castle, tweeds and traditional music. Routes, with a variety of ground underfoot, are from 6 to 10 miles (9.5 to 16 km) each day and take you to Slieve League, among Europe's highest sea-cliffs and into the glorious Glenveagh National Park.
Your Walking Tour Itinerary:
Day1: Arrival
19:00 hrs. Dinner & welcoming briefing with guide at accommodation.
Day2: Blue Stack Mountains - Distance: 9.5 km/6 miles Ascent: 220m/700ft
A gentle walk around Banagher Hill to distil the essence of Donegal - its peaceful glens, deserted hills, lakes and rivers.
Day 3: Barnesmore - Distance: 13.5km/8.5 miles Ascent: 125m/415ft
Continuing exploration to the east of the Blue Stacks, you walk by streams and lakes, mainly along forest roads. A descent through Barnesmore Gap along the former railway line. Finish at the famed Biddy O'Barnes pub.
Day 4: Glenveagh National Park - Distance: 12km/7.5 miles Ascent: None
You walk mainly on green/unsurfaced road, through this narrow glen. There's legends, waterfalls, old woods, the castle, formal gardens, the island dotted lake and a visitor centre.
Day 5: Option Day
You can laze around Donegal Town or take a gentle stroll or cycle. Options: Boat trip to Aranmore Island or visit to Ulster American Folk part in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.
Day 6: Slieve League - Distance: 10.5km/6.5 miles* Ascent: 535m/1,750ft
A spectacular walk along Irelands finest sea-cliffs, where the Atlantic ocean has carved a multitude of shapes, and the rocks and vegetation produce a kaleidoscope of colour. The faces provide nesting for choughs, guillemots, puffins, etc.
*The climb to the summit is only undertaken in favourable weather conditions.
Day 7: Donegal Bay - Distance: 12.5km/8 miles Ascent: 75m/250ft
A leisurely coastal walk from Ballyshannon to Rossnowlagh - two beaches (wardtown and Belall Strand), sea cliffs, wildlife and Kilbarron Castle to leave you with many memories to take home.
Day 8: Departure Day
GRADE: Ireland Walking Tour GradeIreland Walking Tour Grade + Ireland Walking Tour GradeIreland Walking Tour GradeIreland Walking Tour Grade (Slieve League) Moderate walks of 6-10 miles (9.5-16Km) with gradual ascents of up to 1,750ft (535m) approx.
Details of Your Ireland Walking Tour:
 
 
€853 per person for 7 nights Accommodation and Walking Tour
Dates each Walking Tour begins:
 June 12
  July 3, 17
  Aug 14
  Sept 11
 
  Special Features of Your Walking Tour In Ireland
  - 7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved guest house, with en-suite facilities*
- 7 full Irish breakfasts.
- 5 packed lunches.
- 6 four course dinners.
- Experienced guide.
- Transfers to and from walks.
*Accommodation is based on a twin sharing basis. Due to the isolated nature of some of out locations, we cannot guarantee the availability of single room accommodation. When single rooms are availablea supplement of €170 will apply.

Note: The minimum number required for the above itinerary is 8 persons.
Airport Transfers for your Walking Tour:
 

We will gladly arrange individual taxis outside these hours:
 
Derry Airport to Donegal town Single €80 Return €160
Belfast to Donegal town Single €150 Return €300
Sligo Airport to Donegal town Single €70 Return €140
Dublin Airport to Donegal town Single €300 Return €600
Knock Airport to Donegal Single €130 Return €260
   
 
   
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