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The
Hidden Ireland walking tour of county Donegal explores the
far northwest of the island of Ireland.
County Donegal lies in far north west of Ireland.
It is a place
of rich Gaelic culture, incredible history, and ancient landscapes
of ocean, mountain, beaches, fertile valleys, sea cliffs, bogs
and a proud people.
Things are different in Donegal, in a very beautiful way and our
week-long walking trip delves deep into the soul of this hidden
Ireland.
Donegal Tour Map
7 Day Itinerary in brief
Days 1 - 2 Inis Eoin
The far north of Ireland is a spectacular peninsula known
as Inis Eoin (Inishowen). It is a place of outstanding beauty with
a distinct
feeling of remoteness. Our base in the area is at the magnificent
Rathmullan House located on Lough Swilly and our time here will
be spent taking in the finest walks and cultural treasures of the
area, from sacred Malin Head in the north to the ancient sun-site
of Grianán of Aileach located at the seat of power of the
great
Uí Néill (O'Neill).
Days 3 - 5 Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore), Glen Veagh and Tory
Island
The
North West of county Donegal is a wilder place still and walking
at Horn Head along one thousand foot sea cliffs is one of Ireland’s
great experiences. Further south is an area of Gaeltachts, where
the native population are Gaelic speakers and here from our base
at Gaoth Dobhair, we explore the western hinterlands of this rugged
county; incredible hikes over mountains and islands, sunsets from
huge remote beaches, the Glen Veagh National Park and the birthplace
of St. Colm Cille (Iona fame), Bloody Foreland and the remotest
habitation in Ireland on Tory Island.
Days 6 - 7 Southwest Donegal / Ardara and Glen Cholm
Cille
Just
an hour from Gaoth Dobhair…but a world away is a region in
the remote south western corner of this diverse region. Our final
days in Donegal are based at a great country house near the village
of Ardara. It is a place of some of Ireland’s most rugged
mountain-folds and of course is world-renowned as the source of
Donegal Tweed.
It is our considered opinion that the hiking in
this area is some of the most spectacular in western Europe; lonely
and breathtaking stretches of strands pounded by Atlantic rollers,
the highest sea cliffs in Europe, ancient pilgrim routes combine
to leave indelibly, the spirit of Donegal with those who take the
time to visit this place.
Day 8 – Tour transfer to Dublin
Cost
The price varies depending on the size of your group and your choice
of accommodation. Please contact Binky for the details.
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